Visionfirst Optometry

Introducing Dr. Austin Fournier Optometrist Originally from the mountain town of Grande Cache, Alberta, Dr. Austin Fournier moved to the Okanagan after high school to play junior hockey in the KIJHL with the North Okanagan team. After two years on the ice, he shifted his focus to academics, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. Inspired by a passion for health care and helping others, Dr. Fournier went on to earn his Doctor of Optometry degree from the renowned Southern California College of Optometry, graduating with honors. His clinical training provided him with a broad range of experience, serving patients from all walks of life in diverse settings across California. He provided care at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Beverly Hills, the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, and community clinics in underserved areas of downtown Los Angeles. His work included caring for seniors, war veterans, non-English-speaking patients, and children with complex visual needs and comorbid developmental disabilities. Dr. Fournier has a special interest in managing ocular diseases, myopia control, and fitting specialty contact lenses. His clinical approach is grounded in the latest research and technologies, with a commitment to personalized, compassionate care. Now back in the Okanagan with his wife, Alexa, Dr. Fournier is excited to be part of the Visionfirst Optometry team. He is passionate about building strong, lasting relationships with his patients and providing personalized, high-quality eye care to the community he proudly calls home.

Meet Dr Lucas Erhardt - Optometrist He started working as an Optometrist at Visionfirst in July 2017! Fun fact! He was a hockey goalie and could do the splits! Favorite part of the job - Aligning solutions tailored to the unique lifestyles and passions of each patient. Favorite thing to do outside of work - Spending time with my wife Naomi and three daughters! Favorite movie - The Grinch (Jim Carrey) What’s the one snack we’d always find in your kitchen? Salt and Vinegar Chips Guilty pleasure? Going on Long runs by myself 🏃🏻‍♂️

Meet Dr. Noel Erhardt - Optometrist! He started as an optometrist in 1985. He is the founder of Visionfirst Optometry and is really enjoying working with his son and practice partner, Dr. Lucas Erhardt. Fun fact: In his teens, he sold cheddar cheese door-to-door to fundraise for 2 Calgary Youth Orchestra tours to Europe! He played the oboe! Fave part of the job: He enjoys the challenge of each eye exam, and providing the best possible vision correction for each of his patients! Fave thing to do outside of work: Getting out on the lake with family and friends! Fave movie: Pirates of the Caribbean What’s one snack that’s always in your kitchen? Popcorn🍿 Guilty pleasure? A hand full of chocolate chips 🍫

@visionfirstoptometry is officially open at the Landmark District! 👓✨⁠ ⁠ If you’ve been thinking about updating your eyewear, this is your sign to stop by and explore their curated selection of frames, including exclusive brands you won’t find anywhere else in Kelowna.⁠ ⁠ 📍 Find them at 130–1700 Dickson Ave⁠ ⁠ A great new addition to the neighbourhood and a perfect excuse to pop in and check out what’s new!⁠

Have you or a family member benefitted from an exam with Dr Lucas? VOTE for Best Optometrist today!! + vote for our West Kelowna and Rutland locations in the Eyeglasses & Contact lenses category!! #kelownanow #bestofkelowna #bestoptometrist #localbusiness #vote

@visionfirstoptometry hooked @haxclub founder/coach and Ironman up with a pair of @oakley Meta’s We can’t wait to see @blakejacques content! Join Dr. @erhardt1l and @haxkelowna Thursday mornings at the Apple Bowl Track! Let’s goooo 🏃🕶️ #landmarkdistrict_ylw #meta #glasses #runclub Thanks @kylepatchell for the 📷

Visionfirst Optometry Landmark is now open! Come down, say hi, and browse our frames - with brands exclusive to this location! Visit the link in our bio to book an eye exam! #optometry #landmarkdistrict #localbusiness #glasses #nowopen

Hayley got the frames up at Landmark!! Watch for our opening date to come see them in person! 🤓 #landmarkdistrict #kelowna #optometry #optometrist #localbusiness

Days like this remind us of why we do what we do. 2 months ago, Dr. Fournier diagnosed a patient with a brain tumour during a routine eye exam. Today, her and her family came in to say thank you.

Happy St Patrick’s Day! Did you wear green or did you get pinched? #fyp #stpatricksday #localbusiness #kelowna #westkelowna

Our team couldn’t run without the incredible women we have! Here’s to them! 🫶🏻 #fyp #internationalwomensday #westkelowna #kelowna #localbusiness