Dr. Roxanne Arnal graduated from the University of Winnipeg in 1990 with Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry. After that she spent one more year in Winnipeg doing biology and physics in order to enter the Optometry program at the University of Waterloo where she graduated with her Doctor of Optometry in 1995. That year she returned to Winnipeg to practice with her former optometrist for a year and a half. During that time Dr. Arnal also worked at the CNIB Low Vision Clinic. Dr. Arnal and her husband, Ken, moved to Wainwright January 31, 1997 to join her mentor, Dr. John Baker. After only 4 months, Dr. Arnal decided to purchase the entire practice!

Dr. Arnal spent 3 years at the Centre for Contact Lens Research while in school and did a final year project studying the effects of contact lens wear on tear film thickness. In addition to her research work, Dr. Arnal has also lectured nurses at the CNIB on optics, optometric assistants on anatomy and physiology of the eye, and the community on low vision aids, macular degeneration and diabetes.

At the 2004 Alberta Association of Optometrists convention in Calgary, Dr. Arnal was elected as the association President, after having served 5 years on council.

In May 2004, Prairie Vision Centre moved to their current location at the corner of Main Street and 5th Avenue. Dr. Arnal is very pleased to finally have the office of her dreams and a great team to complement her skills!

Dr. Laureen Laturnas hails from Regina, Saskatchewan.She obtained her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo, in 2000.

In her free time Dr Laturnas likes to read good novels and go to the gym. She also enjoys sewing, and recently began making quilts. In the past, she has been part of a community band as an oboe player, and an enthusiastic but not-very-talented second on a curling team.

Having worked previously in various Alberta communities, Dr. Laturnas appreciates the friendly atmosphere and quality of life to be found in smaller communities. She has been in Wainwright since 2005 and has enjoyed getting to know the people of Wainwright and surrounding area.

Optometric Assistants

Back row; Sharon,Diane (CCOA)*,Tracie (CCOA), Jennifer, Dr Shmyla Chaudhery, Monique, 

Back  row continued; Danyell (CCOA), Dr Laureen Laturnas, Ken ( Office Manager)

Front Row; Val (CCOA), Tanya ( Student ), Marie (CCOA), Dr Roxanne Arnal