Our Eye Doctors
Dr. John W. Pond
Dr. Pond established his practice here in Acton in 1990. His undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Winnipeg. He graduated with his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo in 1989. Dr. Pond completed his Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease (TMOD) certification at Northeastern State University in 1994 and his Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent (TPA) certification for Ontario in 2011. He has been a TLC-affiliated practitioner in LASIK co-management since 1996. Dr. Pond is now specializing in low vision and is a member of the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS).
Dr. Michael Lunardo
Dr. Lunardo joined Acton Eyecare in 2014. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at McMaster University in 2010. In 2014, he graduated with his Doctor of Optometry at the University of Waterloo and graduated on the Dean’s Honor List. He was the 2014 recipient of the Canadian Association of Optometrists award of merit and the Dr. Michael Gutwein memorial award. His Ocular Disease Externship was as a clinician at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Lunardo has also been involved in volunteer mission work, including an optometric mission in Peru in 2013. He obtained his Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent (TPA) certification for the province of Ontario in 2014.
Dr. Kristen Murray
Dr. Kristen Murray earned a Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours in Biology from the University of Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) before graduating with Honours with her Doctor of Optometry Degree from the University of Waterloo in 2014. Her commitment to advancing her skills led her to complete an externship in ocular disease and therapeutics at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Murray’s dedication extends beyond borders, as she participated in a volunteer eye care mission in Peru. Specializing in visual perception and dyslexia testing, Dr. Murray provides invaluable support to many children, preventing unnecessary struggles in their academic journeys. Fluent in French, she welcomes those who prefer their eye examinations “en français”. Outside of patient care, Dr. Murray finds joy in traveling and spending quality time with her family.
Our Eye Care Staff
Danielle
Office Manager
Marla
Optometric Assistant, CCOA
Caitlin
Optometric Assistant, CCOA
Angela
Pretester
Vera
Receptionist
Brenda
Receptionist