Dr. Angela Saywood

Dr.  Angela Saywood was born and raised in Grand Lake, Nova Scotia. She graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Microbiology and Immunology in 2002 and completed her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in 2006.

Following graduation Dr. Saywood practiced for a year in Dartmouth before joining Elmsdale Vision Centre in 2007.  Dr. Saywood and her husband Nigel are the proud parents of Abigail.  In her free time she enjoys camping and traveling with her family.

Curriculum Vitae:

 Education:

• University of Dalhousie, Bachelor of Science with Honours (Microbiology and Immunology), 2002
• University of New England College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry, 2006

 Professional Memberships:

• Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO)
• Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists (NSAO)
• Nova Scotia College of Optometrists (NSCO)

 Current Professional Activities:

• Chair of NSAO Children’s Vision Committee

 Past Professional Activities:

• Member, Children’s Vision Committee, NSAO, 2007-2012
• Member, Public Education Committee, NSAO, 2007-2009
• Member, Website Committee, NSAO, 2012
• Member, Volunteer Optometric Services for Humanity, 2005-2010