Dr. Sonia Postiglione graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1994. There she completed a double major in Biology and Psychology paving her way into the field of visual sciences where she had the opportunity to do research at the Ophthalmology department at the Hospital for Sick Children.
Dr. Postiglione completed her Doctor of Optometry Degree from the University of Waterloo in 1998. While there, she obtained the sun optic award for Contact Lens Fitting and completed an externship in Ocular Disease at the Vitreoretinal Foundation in Memphis TN. She worked under the supervision of Dr. Dennis Matthews, a world renowned Optometrist who is recognized throughout the profession for his contributions in medical Glaucoma and Neuro-Optometry.
Upon graduating, Dr. Postiglione practiced in the city of Aurora for eight years before opening her own practice in 2006, right here in King City.
Dr. Postiglione is a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists, The Canadian Association of Optometrists and the College of Optometrists of Ontario.
Dr. Amanda Kunowski graduated in 2007 from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. In 2011 she completed her Doctor of Optometry degree also from the University of Waterloo. While attending the school of Optometry, Dr. Kunowski completed an externship in ocular disease at the Parkland Hospital in Dallas Texas, and spent time volunteering in Paraguay, Romania and Mexico where she provided eye care for those in need.
Dr. Kunowski is a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists, the Canadian Association of Optometrists and the College of Optometrists of Ontario. She also works closely with a small group of Optometrists to help in the development of the national board examination for the Canadian Examiners in Optometry.
Dr. Kunowski joined our practice shortly after graduating from the University of Waterloo and has been a valuable promoter of eye and vision health care to new and existing patients in the area.
Dr. Nguyen received her Optometry degree with distinction in 2021 from the University of Waterloo where she also completed her undergraduate degree with a minor in French Studies.
During her studies, Dr. Nguyen spent her ocular disease externship in Fort Frances, Ontario where she had the opportunity to launch the first Vision Therapy and Neurorehabilitation Clinic in Northwestern Ontario. She has also worked alongside ophthalmologists to provide care for refractive surgery patients.
As a student, Dr. Nguyen volunteered to provide eye care services in Northern Haiti. Dr. Nguyen has a special interest in binocular vision and contact lenses.
On her free time, Dr. Nguyen enjoys baking bread and sweets, and tending to her growing collection of houseplants. She looks forward to serving the King community!
Dr. Nguyen is a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists, the Canadian Association of Optometrists and the College of Optometrists of Ontario.
Dr. Natalie Potkidis earned a Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science in 2023, after graduating from York University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. During her studies at the University of Waterloo, Dr. Potkidis served as the Communication & Marketing Director for the Low Vision Interest Group. Here she encountered many low vision patients and learned about their experiences, inspiring her to complete her advanced rotation in this field at the School. She completed externships in Niagara Falls and Woodstock, Ontario where she had the opportunity to develop her passions, including contact lens fittings, myopia control and vision therapy. When she is not at the office, you can find Dr. Potkidis hiking, practicing yoga or playing the piano! Dr. Potkidis is excited to join the team and provide eye care to the King City area.
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