Our Story

Bayview Optometry is a well-established clinic in the beautiful west end of the city of Kingston. We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive and compassionate eye care. Our team is friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to help patients of all ages. Rendez-vous disponsibles en français.

Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Beth German, OD

Beth was raised in Kingston and has practiced in this region since her graduation from UW Optometry in 1997. Prior to receiving the O.D. degree, she also earned a BSc in Biochemistry. Before Bayview Optometry, she had worked primarily in her own solo practice in neighbouring Amherstview. A compassionate general practitioner, Beth enjoys the challenges associated with caring for multigenerational families. Qualified for ophthalmic therapeutic drug practice, Beth has volunteered as a clinical assessor with CACO (Canadian Assessment of Competency in Optometry), now OEBC. Jazzercise is a passion for Beth while she also enjoys golf and other fitness training.

Owner

Dr. Alyssa Misener, OD

Following the completion of a Bachelor of Science degree, Alyssa graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry (Dean's Honour List, 2012). Academic training included an externship with an anterior segment and cataract ophthalmology specialist in Bethesda, Maryland. Alyssa now enjoys full-scope optometry practice and is trained in ophthalmic therapeutic drug disease management. Following graduation, Alyssa began work in the Belleville-Quinte Region prior to moving to Kingston to join the Bayview Optometry team. She considers herself fortunate to have been selected to participate in volunteer eye care missions in Romania and Thailand providing ophthalmic services to those in need. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys ultimate Frisbee, golf, synchronized skating and travel. She and her husband, Ian, have two children Emerson and Maguire.

Owner

Jim graduated from the University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry in 1982. Fate immediately directed him away from his roots in the Ottawa Valley (Renfrew) to Kingston. Prior to Bayview Optometry, he had worked for many years at the St. Lawrence Vision Centre group practice. Though not a contact lens, binocular vision, low vision or other "specialist", he strives to help solve presenting complaints of all sorts – if he can’t, he’ll try to find out who can. Jim is qualified for ophthalmic drug therapy treatment and is an active clinical assessor for OEBC (Optometry Examining Board of Canada). He and his wife, Janice, have two children: James and Erin. Golf, curling, skiing and bicycle activities are special leisure interests.

Associate

Dr. James Sills, OD

Dr. Solange Lacroix earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Université de Montréal in 2017, completing specialized training in ocular disease. Passionate about family eye care, she provides comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and advanced disease management for patients of all ages in both English and French. Dr. Lacroix is an active member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) and holds certifications in Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents. Dedicated to global health, she has also volunteered her services on a humanitarian mission to Peru with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH). A Kingston native, Solange is thrilled to practice in her hometown. Outside the clinic, she loves playing the violin, kite-surfing, and exploring the outdoors with her family.