OUR TEAM

A caring team of professionals, our doctors and staff are always working together to put our patients’ needs first. From the moment you walk through our doors and are greeted by a friendly face, until we say goodbye until next time, your experience at Bedford Eye Care is about so much more than checking your vision – it’s about caring for you, and your eyes.

 

Your optometrists in Bedford

Serving Bedford, Halifax, Lower Sackville, Waverley and surrounding areas

A brief video introduction to our practice

Eye Care Professionals

We’re proud of our outstanding, dedicated team – a team that’s committed to meeting the very highest standard in eye care for you and your family.

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Dr. Avila Cox
OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Cox graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 1998. She won numerous scholastic awards while at the school, including the Faculty of Science award for overall achievement. Dr. Cox is also very active in the Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists and has written numerous articles in local papers and appeared on local TV.

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Dr. Erin Sheppard
OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Sheppard graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 2003 after completing a B.Sc. in Biology at Dalhousie University. She has been active in the Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists and the Nova Scotia College of Optometrists since returning home after graduation. She has Chaired committees for both the Association and the College, served as the Secretary-Treasurer , Vice President and President of the Association.

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Dr. Erin McLeod
OPTOMETRIST

Dr. McLeod graduated on the Dean’s List from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 2006 after completing a B.Sc. in Biology and Psychology from University of New Brunswick in 2002. During her academic career she held several research positions and has been the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships. She made the move to Nova Scotia in 2014 from her home province of New Brunswick, where she chaired and sat on several committees for her provincial association.

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Dr. Susan Matthews
OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Matthews graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry on the Dean’s honor list in 2016 after completing a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2011.

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Dr. Laura McMullin
OPTOMETRIST

Dr McMullin is a Cape Breton native and Dean’s honours list graduate from University of Waterloo in 2010. She joined Bedford Eyecare in 2018 and became the newest owner in 2022. As chairperson for the NSAO community outreach committee, Dr. McMullin works hard to support and facilitate eye care for the less fortunate in our community.

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Dr. Holly MacPhee
OPTOMETRIST

Dr. MacPhee was born and raised in Souris, Prince Edward Island. She graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry on the Dean’s honour list in 2020 after completing a Bachelor of Science in Biology from St. Francis Xavier University in 2014. Dr. MacPhee held the position of Vice President Internal of the University of Waterloo Optometry Students Society during her time at the University of Waterloo. Dr. MacPhee began practicing as an associate optometrist at Bedford Eye Care Centre in 2021.

Our Professional Support Team
SUPPORT

Our team consists of licensed opticians, contact lens fitter, optometric assistants, receptionists, clerical staff and frame stylists happy to serve you!

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