Dr. Helen Mach grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where she attended the University of Saskatchewan studying Physiology and Pharmacology. She then completed her Doctor of Optometry at the University of Waterloo where she graduated on the Dean’s Honour list.

During her studies, Helen completed an ocular disease externship at an ophthalmology clinic in Coral Gables, Florida where she gained invaluable experience in the diagnosis and management of various diseases including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and chronic dry eye. For her primary care rotation, she received additional training in pediatric assessments, binocular vision evaluation, and vision therapy.

In her free time, Dr. Mach enjoys travelling, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, and hiking.

Dr. Nathan Templeman is originally from Stratford, Ontario and is excited to provide quality eye care to the people of Vancouver. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2019 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences, and obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree with Dean’s Honors from the University of Waterloo in 2023.

Dr. Templeman enjoys providing comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages. During his studies, Dr. Templeman spent time in Grande Prairie, Alberta, where he gained experience managing a range of ocular diseases, such as dry eye disease, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration. He also enjoys providing pre- and post-operative care to patients undergoing cataract surgery. In his spare time, he enjoys playing hockey, spending time with family and friends, and travelling.