The Cowichan Eyecare Experience

Dr. Miranda was raised in Simcoe, Ontario and graduated from the University of Waterloo with his Doctorate of Optometry in 1995. Following graduation, he moved to beautiful Vancouver Island, where he continues to serve the eye care needs of the Cowichan Valley. Trevor is also an active member of the Third World Eye Care Society and has participated with other professionals to improve the vision of the less fortunate.

Dr. Miranda was named Optometrist of the Year by the British Columbia Association of Optometrists in March 2015.  This prestigious honour recognized Dr. Miranda’s commitment to providing every patient with exceptional care while mentoring optometrists across Canada.

Outside the office, you will find Trevor enjoying hockey, coaching soccer, involved with the South Cowichan Rotary Club, and spending time with his wife Cheryl and their three children. Trevor looks forward to continuing to care for the eyes of the Cowichan Valley and welcomes new patients without a referral.

Dr. Miranda is available for appointments in our Duncan and Cobble Hill.

Dr. Voisin grew up in Waterloo, Ontario, and graduated as a Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo in 1997. She practiced in Oshawa, Ontario for 2 years prior to joining Trevor Miranda at Cobble Hill Eyecare (formerly Mill Bay Eyecare). In June 2000, Anita also began providing Chemainus with comprehensive ocular health examinations in our then newly opened Chemainus office. Anita strives to improve the quality of life of each of her patients and enjoys educating local organizations on the importance of eye health. She is actively involved in the community with the Chemainus Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Chemainus.

Dr. Voisin is dedicated to serving the vision needs of the Cowichan Valley and welcomes new patients at either location.

Dr. Voisin is available for appointments in Chemainus and Cobble Hill.

Dr. Carla Clarke graduated from Simon Fraser University with a degree in Kinesiology and continued to pursue her optometry doctorate at the University of Waterloo. Following graduation, Dr. Clarke practiced on the North Island for a year and is delighted to have returned to the Cowichan Valley to add her optometric experience to the Cobble Hill and Chemainus Eyecare team.

Dr. Clarke is available for appointments in our Cobble Hill and Chemainus locations.

Dr. Polack was born and raised in the Cowichan Valley and is pleased to return to the area to practice optometry. Megan completed three years of science studies at the University of Victoria, followed by four years at the University of Waterloo to obtain her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2011. In her free time, Megan enjoys horseback riding and traveling. She has participated in an eye care mission to the Philippines with the Third World Eye Care Society and hopes to join future missions.

Dr. Polack looks forward to providing comprehensive eye exams for patients of all offices.

Dr. Polak is available for appointments in our Duncan and Lake Cowichan locations.

Dr. Lamhonwah was born and raised in Revelstoke, British Columbia. Rebecca completed the Science One Honours Research program at the University of British Columbia, followed by six years at the University of Waterloo to obtain her Bachelor of Honours Science and Doctor of Optometry degrees. Following graduation, she practiced in the Okanagan for two years before moving to the Cowichan Valley. When she is not in the office, Rebecca enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her husband and young daughter.

Rebecca is a member of the Canadian Optometrists in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation and is excited to bring vision therapy for vision-related learning disorders and post-concussion rehabilitation to the valley.

Dr. Lamhonwah is available for appointments in our Cobble Hill and Chemainus location.

Dr. Ward grew up in White Rock before moving to Ontario to attend the University of Waterloo.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a specialization in animal physiology and co-op from the University of Waterloo in 2015, and went on to graduate from the doctor of optometry programme in 2019. While working towards her optometry degree Dr. Ward completed a disease management and ocular therapeutics internship at JC Montgomery Veterans hospital in Oklahoma. She also participated in a mission trip to Peru providing eye care to those in need. In her spare time Dr. Ward enjoys travelling, hiking, running, and volunteering with Scouts Canada.

Dr. Ward is available for appointments in our Cobble Hill location.

Dr. Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea and grew up in Vancouver, BC. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from the University of Western Ontario, and went on to obtain her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. During her internship year, Yunie worked at a laser vision correction center, a Veterans’ Affairs hospital, and a family eye care practice focused on vision therapy.

She also completed a rotation in Duncan and fell in love with island life. She is thrilled to now be able to call Vancouver Island her home! In her spare time, Yunie enjoys cooking, reading, video games, and volunteering with cats in need.

Dr. Kim is available for appointments in our Duncan, Cobble Hill, and Chemainus locations.

A member of the College Opticians, she’s been in the eye care profession for 30 years and has worked with Dr. Miranda since 1999. Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Alisa has 2 children pursuing degrees in science and medicine, a dog named “Huck” and 2 cats. When she’s not helping our patients find the perfect eyewear for their vision and lifestyle needs, you can find her in her garden, cooking, running and spending time with her family.

Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Erin moved to the Cowichan Valley in 1996 where she spends her time away from work hiking, mountain biking, gardening and relaxing with friends and family. A member of our staff since 2007, she gets satisfaction from using her experience to help our patients find the perfect pair of glasses, assisting them in seeing the world more clearly. Married with 2 children and lots of critters, Erin loves how the practice of optometry is constantly evolving, with technological advances, as well as meeting the latest fashion trends.

A life-long Duncan resident, Kelly has more than 10 years of optometry experience. She and her husband are self-described empty nesters with 3 grown children and a dog. They enjoy spending their free time with their family, boating, gardening and reading.