About our practice
Family owned and operated in St. Thomas since 1981.
Over 40 years of caring for St. Thomas
Elgin Optical was established in 1981 by David and Nancy Oatman, who purchased the business from Don Sandercott and Imperial Optical and formed the limited company. It began as a family owned and operated business in Elgin Mall, and is now located at 308 Wellington St., offering eye exams, eyeglasses and contact lens dispensing in St. Thomas.
Nancy was instrumental in guiding the company through some very lean years, and was very skilled in office administration and many sides of the business. We lost Nancy in December 2016, and she will forever be missed.
Today the practice is operated by owner and licensed Optician Amy Annett, with a wonderful, caring and knowledgeable staff and three Optometrists for all your eye care needs.
The people who look after you
With more than 60 years of combined experience, our team is dedicated to our clients and our community.
Amy Annett
Owner & Licensed Optician
Amy has been with Elgin Optical since 2011. She graduated as a licensed Optician from Georgian College in 2001 and worked in London for ten years before joining the team. Amy is the managing Optician, filling prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses.
Pam
Frame Stylist
Pam has been with Elgin Optical since 1984. A valued, reliable part of the team, she's a fantastic frame stylist and handles many administrative duties. Pam really is an asset to our family business.
June
Assistant to the Optometrists
June has been with Elgin Optical since 2007 and works as an assistant and secretary for Dr. Khamis and Dr. Foley.
Rachel
Optician & Lab Technician
Rachel joined Elgin Optical in the fall of 2017 and earned her Bachelor of Arts at King's University College in 2020. She's an optician and our laboratory technician, and helps with eyeglass selection, adjustments and repairs.
Kyleigh
Optical Team
Kyleigh joined the team in the summer of 2020 after studying Pre-Health Science at Fanshawe College. She helps with reception, eyeglass selection, adjustments and repairs.
David Oatman
Founder & Former Owner, Optician
Dave owned Elgin Optical from 1981 until he retired in June 2023. A licensed Optician who graduated from Ryerson in 1975, he spent over 45 years in the optical business and built the practice on great knowledge and fantastic customer service.
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