Our Practice in Regina

Advance Eye Care Center was created in its current form in 2005 when Dr. Anderson and her husband Dr. Bokinac purchased the practice from Dr. Mackay.

Dr. Anderson studied optometry at the University of Waterloo, graduating with honours. She earned the E. J. Chisholm Memorial Scholarship for excellence in pediatric optometry, the A.W. Cole Award and J.C. Thompson Award for clinical excellence, and the Eschenbach Low Vision Award.

Upon graduation, Dr. Anderson was eager to return to her home province of Saskatchewan, as she is originally from Indian Head. Dr. Anderson was a member of council for the Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists for the past 12 years. She was honored with the President’s Award in June 2019 to recognize and honour her years of hard work and dedication in her positions on the council including as president. Dr. Anderson is committed to bringing the best possible care to her patients. Outside of work, Dr. Anderson enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children.

After graduating with honours from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry, Dr. Bokinac was excited to return to his home province of Saskatchewan. Dr. Bokinac brings a wealth of experience to the practice as a recipient of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development’s Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy, as well as the Ocular Sciences’ Contact Lens Award for Excellence in Contact Lens Care.

Dr. Bokinac participates in volunteer eye care missions to Mexico, and is active in the Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists as an assessor of the Jurisprudence Exam and as an appraiser for the Standards of Practice Committee. When he’s not at work, you can find Dr. Bokinac spending time with his wife and 2 children, or volunteering with the Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department.

Dr. Montgomery graduated with honours from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 2008. As part of her training at Waterloo, Dr. Montgomery completed her ocular disease and therapeutics externship at the John Kenyon American Eye Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. Originally from Regina, she is happy to provide care in her hometown as an associate optometrist and member of the team at Advance Eye Care Center.

Dr. Montgomery is actively involved with the Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists as an assessor of the Jurisprudence Examination. She is also a member of the Canadian Examiners in Optometry. Her spare time is spent running, swimming, hiking, and reading.

Dr. Reimer graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science with honours in 2015. During his time there, he was the president of the University of Waterloo Optometry Student Society. Upon graduation, he was awarded the Dr. Margaret Hansen des Groseilliers Scholarship for excellence in student leadership and academics, as well as the Hoya Vision Care Grant. As part of his optometric training, Dr. Reimer completed his ocular disease and therapeutics externship at the OMNI Eye Clinic in Baltimore, Maryland, where he attended ophthalmology grand rounds presentations at Johns Hopkins University.

Born and raised in Regina, Dr. Reimer is thrilled to be living and working in his hometown. When not in the office, you may see Dr. Reimer enjoying the outdoor parks in Harbour Landing with his wife and daughter or volunteering as a member of the Regina Queen City Kinsmen.

Dr. Karla Hillis graduated with honours from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 2016. During this education, she completed an ocular disease and therapeutics externship in Pinellas Park, Florida, where she managed glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and ocular health emergencies.

Karla also completed primary care externships focusing on pediatrics. After 4 years of practice in Saskatoon and Tisdale, Karla is happy to join the team at Advance Eye Care in her hometown of Regina. She is accepting new patients of all ages. Outside of the clinic you can find Karla rowing on Wascana Lake, cheering for the Roughriders, or playing cello in various music groups.