Our team provides high-quality eye care, services, and products. Through experience, innovation, and passion, we commit to enhancing your health and the way you see the world.
About Us
Spectrum Eyecare & Eyewear can trace its origins back to optometrist Waldren Maxwell in 1897. The practice was started in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, and moved to Fredericton in 1911.
Though we’ve changed hands a few times in the last 120+ years, we’re still going strong, providing outstanding eye care and services to our communities in Fredericton and Minto.
At Spectrum Eyecare, we believe giving back is important. We donate to Optometry Giving Sight yearly. This charity’s vision is for “a world with universal access to eye care services and solutions for those in need”—a noble mission we can get behind. We’ve also given to various other charities over the years.
We’re proud to be continuing a history of more than 100 years of quality eye care in New Brunswick. Our founder, Waldren Maxwell, was the first man in New Brunswick to devote himself solely to the practice of optometry when he opened his practice in 1897. In 1926, his son Warren joined the practice, turning it into the family business.
In the many years since, we’ve been home to outstanding optometrists, opticians, and support staff. Meet the people who are delivering your eye care today.
In September, 1987, Dr. Patrick Clements joined the practice. Pat was born in Iserlohn, West Germany, in 1963 when his father, a Canadian military man, was stationed there. His family returned to Canada in 1965 and he attended elementary and high schools in Oromocto graduating in 1981. He was active in student government, sports, and acted as a disc jockey. Pat spent two years in the Science program at U.N.B. after which he was accepted at the School of Optometry at the University of Waterloo. Dr. Clements graduated in 1987. Pat became the fourth partner in 1989 when Dr. Roach retired. Pat and spouse Nancy have a son, Noah along with two other children, Daniel and Sara. Dr. Clements' community involvement revolves around his church in New Maryland. He enjoys badminton and woodworking. He served as a councillor in the N.B.A.O. from 1996-7.
Optometrist
Michelle Lane, OD
Dr. Lane grew up in Weyburn, Saskatchewan and Belleville, Ontario and has been practicing here at Spectrum Eyecare & Eyewear her entire career. She earned Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry degrees from the University of Waterloo.
Dr. Lane has a special interest in treating dry eye. She has taken extra training, consulted with industry partners, presented optometric continuing education and chaired round table discussions with other optometrists on the topic of dry eye disease. As well as practicing full-scope optometry, she is excited to be able to offer this Dry Eye Disease clinic with leading edge diagnosis and treatment options.
Dr. Lane has been a council member of the New Brunswick Association of Optometrists since 2015 and is a past President of the Association. Dr. Lane is also currently sitting on a committee of the Canadian Association of Optometrists which is working to modernize insurance coverage of vision care.
When she’s not pursuing optometric interests, Dr. Lane enjoys travelling, skiing and spending quality time with her husband, Dr. Jeff Palk, and their children Liam and Chloe.
Optometrist
Jeff Palk, OD
Dr. Jeff Palk joined the clinic in August 2001. Dr. Palk grew up in Fredericton, graduated from FHS, and attended the University of New Brunswick. He then went on to the University of Waterloo graduating with a Doctor of Optometry degree. His clinical training included an externship at a multi -disciplinary referral center in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a current member and past president of the Fredericton Lions club. Dr. Palk has sat on the provincial board of the CNIB since 2012 and has sat on and chaired various committees of the New Brunswick Association of Optometrists. Along with his wife, Dr. Michelle Lane, he has very a busy home life with his two young children Liam and Chloe. Dr. Palk enjoys curling, traveling and has agreed to try downhill skiing which may be their family’s next passion.
Optometrist
Tim Wiley, OD
Dr. Tim Wiley joined Spectrum Vision Clinic in July of 2010. Dr. Wiley grew up on a grape farm in St. Catharines, Ontario. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Dalhousie University where he played varsity volleyball. At Dalhousie, he met his future wife Lauren, a Fredericton native. Dr. Wiley did his Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Waterloo, which included a clinical externship in ocular disease training in Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Wiley enjoys being physically active. He has a busy family life with three young sons, and he enjoys assistant coaching roles with UNB women's volleyball and his son's soccer team.
Optometrist
Amanda Brown, OD
Dr. Amanda Brown began her studies with a Bachelor of Science in biology at the University of New Brunswick, which she completed in 2009. She then completed her optometry degree, graduating from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science in 2013.
Dr. Brown is a proud Frederictonian/Atlantic Canadian and is very grateful for the good fortune that allowed her to return to the hometown that she loves. Upon completing her optometry degree in 2013, she began working with us at Spectrum Eyecare & Eyewear.