Drs. Hayes-Sheen, & Ambeault
MEET THE STAFF AT STATION TOWER OPTOMETRY IN SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO
OUR HISTORY
The practice was originally started by Dr. Cunningham in 1949. Dr. Aceti joined him as an associate in 1979 and purchased it outright in 1981. Dr. Hayes-Sheen joined the practice in 1990 and then Dr. Ambeault joined in 2007. The practice moved to the Station Tower in 2012 and was renamed Station Tower Optometry. In 2016, Dr. Hayes-Sheen assumed ownership of Station Tower Optometry.
Through education and excellence in eye care, we hope to enhance and preserve your visual outlook. Your vision is about so much more than 20/20! Full services are available for patients of all ages, from infants to centenarians. We are members of the Canadian Association of Optometrists, Ontario Association of Optometrists and the Sault Ste. Marie Optometric Association. New patients are welcome at Station Tower Optometry. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
OUR PROFESSIONAL TEAM
We will soon have 4 doctors on staff who share a combined 54 years of experience. We all work together as a team and consult with each other, so it’s almost as if you’re picking 4 brains at once. It’s like getting a second opinion for free! Meet the members of our professional staff:
Dr. Alison M. Hayes-Sheen O.D., HBSc.
Dr. Hayes-Sheen graduated from the University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry in 1990 with a Doctor of Optometry degree and an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree. She has been providing optometric services since that time. She offers a full range of optometric services to patients of all ages. She and her husband Terry have 2 children.
“Examining young infants and toddlers is the highlight of my day. I customize their exam based on their age, abilities and conditions and everyone leaves with a treat! Children enjoy the videos and bean bag chairs in our waiting room designed just for them and they love to watch the videos and play the “games” we play during their examination.”
Dr. Megan Ambeault O.D., BSc.
Dr. Ambeault graduated from the University of Guelph, ON with a Bachelor of Science Degree. She then attended the Illinois College of Optometry where she received the title of Doctor of Optometry. She joined Drs. Aceti and Hayes-Sheen in 2007. She is originally from Sault Ste. Marie. She provides a full range of optometric services. Her interests include pediatrics, binocular vision and contact lenses. Three daughters keep her and her husband Tom busy when she is not in the office.
“Fitting patients with comfortable and clear contact lenses for occupational and recreational needs is a rewarding part of my day. Our newest Silicone Hydrogel Lenses come in spherical, toric (astigmatism) and multifocal designs. I fit daily disposables and monthly replacement lenses and successfully matching the right lens to the vision needs of my patients is a rewarding experience.”
OUR SUPPORT TEAM
Our well-trained and highly skilled staff includes trained optometric assistants . Our dispensary staff's training and years of experience allows them to answer your eyewear questions knowledgeably.
Allyson
EYECARE MANAGER
Allyson has been a valued employee since 2009. She is trained as a Certified Optometric Assistant and was promoted to our Eyecare Manager in 2022.
She is the lead point person in our office administration area. She will help you on the phone or when you arrive at the office. She’ll take care of submitting claims to your insurance company and OHIP and oversees our email communications. If you have any questions or need to book or change an appointment, please contact her by phone or email her at info@stationtoweroptometry.ca.
Patti
EYEWEAR MANAGER
Patti joined our team in 2012 and she earned her Optometric Assistant Certification in 2014. She does it all: meets with Reps, advocates on your behalf, oversees all warranties and promotions and more! She was promoted to Eyewear Manager in 2018.
Although she is versatile in most aspects of administration and pre-screening, Patti works full time in our eyewear dispensary. She can help you with your choice of a new frame or with repairs and adjustments to your existing frame. She is also a trained contact lens dispenser.
Leona
ASSISTANT EYECARE MANAGER AND RECEPTIONIST
Leona joined our team in 2012 to help in our busy Administration and Reception area. She will chat with you on the telephone or at the front desk to help you with your appointments and answer any questions you have.
Leona may also help you prior to your eye examination and will perform computerized testing in order to gather information for the doctors in our pretest area, as well as in our visual field room using our automated Octopus Perimeter and our Retinal Tomographer. She also serves as our Health and Safety representative.
See speaks German and would be pleased to facilitate communication with your Optometrist if desired.
Mairianne
RECEPTIONIST AND DISPENSARY CARE ASSOCIATE
Mairianne joined us in 2020. She has experience working in our dispensary and continues to service our patients there but she has recently taken on duties in our administration area. She'll call you when it's time to book your next appointment and call you to remind you of it. She'll be sure your file information is up to date and have it ready when you arrive.
Jennifer
RECEPTIONIST
Jennifer will see you at the front desk. She'll help you schedule your next appointment and call you to remind you of it. While her day is filled with administrative tasks, she may also do specialized testing prior to your exam.
The tests commonly done prior to your visit with our optometrists are Automated Refraction and Keratometry, Automated Visual Fields, Digital Photography and Non-Contact Tonometry.
She has been trained to work with you in our pretest and visual field room with our Octopus Visual Field perimeter and our Retinal Scan Duo OCT.
Ashley
DISPENSARY CUSTOMER CARE
ASSOCIATE
Ashley is the newest addition to our optical team and is presently training in our dispensary. If you call our dispensary there’s a good chance you’ll have the opportunity to chat with her.
She'll call you when your glasses are ready and ensure they fit you properly before you leave. She can do minor repairs and adjustments to your glasses on the spot. She’s quickly become an indispensable member of our team.
