Dolman Eyecare Centre

Kim graduated from the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry, in 1992.

She immediately joined the New Hamburg practice as an associate, and purchased the clinic in 1994, just days after the birth of her first child.

Kim is a member of the Canadian Association of Optometrists and the Ontario Association of Optometrists.

She is also an Affiliate Doctor of the TLC Laser Clinic. Kim has served for many years as part time clinical faculty of the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry, as a supervisor of 4th year interns.

She holds a certificate in Advanced Ocular Disease and Therapeutics.

Her interests include contact lenses, laser vision correction, and dry eye therapy.

Dr. Richard Bean graduated from the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry in 2008.  He was awarded the Beta Sigma Kappa Silver Medal.   Upon graduation, Richard immediately joined the Dolman Eyecare Clinic as an associate optometrist.  He is a member of the Canadian Association of Optometrists, the Ontario Association of Optometrists, and is an Affiliate Doctor of the TLC Laser Centre.  Richard serves as a Clinical Instructor at the Unversity of Waterloo, School of Optometry.  He holds a certificate in Advanced Ocular Disease and Therapeutics.  Richard's interests include Therapuetics and Laser Vision comanagement.

Dr. Don Nickel graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Doctor of Optometry in 1993 and has been practicing at Dolman Eye Care since 1999. He is a member of the Canadian Association of Optometrists and the Ontario Association of Optometrists. Don is also an Affiliate Doctor for the TLC Laser Centre and holds a certificate in Advanced Disease and Therapeutics. Outside of the office, he is involved at his church in Kitchener and enjoys woodworking. Don is happily married and has three children. As a family they enjoy spending time together both at home and away, and are always looking forward to their next road trip!

Jordy graduated from the School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Waterloo in 2023, and joined the team at Dolman Eyecare Centre immediately after.

He is a member of the Canadian Association of Optometrists, the Ontario Association of Optometrists, and is an affiliate with TLC Laser Eye Centre.

His special interests in eyecare include myopia control, contact lenses, and laser vision co management.

Outside the clinic, Jordy loves all things sports. His favourite sports are hockey and golf, both of which he plays every chance he gets!

Jordy also enjoys spending time at the cottage with family and friends

The Dolman Eyecare team offers best wishes and warmest regards to Dr. Cipp, as she has retired from our office in the fall of 2023 after nearly 40 years of patient care!

Dr. Debbie Cipp graduated from the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry, in 1984, and immediately joined the practice in New Hamburg. Debbie was born in Kitchener, the second daughter and second child of seven children to Russel and Helen Cipp, of Waterloo. She has lived most of her life in Waterloo.  After graduation from WCI, Debbie furthered her undergraduate education at the University of Western Ontario, in London, Ontario. She graduated in May 1978 with an Honors B.Sc. (Genetics)  Debbie continued at UWO, and received her M.Sc. in 1980.  From 1980-1984, Debbie attended the School of Optometry, at the University of Waterloo, in Waterloo, Ontario. She graduated with her Doctor of Optometry degree in May 1984, celebrating 30 years of practice in May of 2014.   Debbie is an Affiliate Doctor of the TLC Laser Centre.  She holds a certificate in Advanced Ocular Disease and Therapeutics.  Debbie has many areas of interest in Optometry, especially pediatrics, geriatrics, and contact lenses. She currently resides, with her husband, in R.R. Milverton., Ontario.