Dr. Van Der Zalm & Associates

Dr. van der Zalm graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 2017 on the Dean’s Honour List. Prior to Optometry school, Dr. van der Zalm completed his undergraduate Honours Science degree in Biology at McMaster University. During his final year of optometric studies, Dr. van der Zalm completed several clinical externships in both Canada and the United States. Included in those studies was an externship at John D Dingell VA Hospital in Detroit, Michigan where he received extensive exposure to the diagnosis and management of various ocular disease. He is a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO), registered with College of Optometrists of Ontario (COO) and is Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent (TPA) certified. Dr. van der Zalm purchased the Dunnville eye clinic in 2020 from Dr. Seddon and is keen to continue providing high quality eye care in Dunnville. Away from the office, Dr. van der Zalm enjoys playing golf and spending time with his wife and 3 children.

Dr. Eric Roth graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in 2016 and received his Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Waterloo in 2020. During this time, he completed externships in Burlington, Ontario and Clarenville, Newfoundland and has developed an interest in treating ocular disease, dry eye, and specialty contact lenses. He is a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO), registered with College of Optometrists of Ontario (COO) and is Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent (TPA) certified. Dr. Roth was born and raised in Vaughan, Ontario. Outside of the clinic, he is a passionate Raptors fan and enjoys playing sports including basketball, hockey, and tennis. He likes hiking, canoeing, and camping and is particularly fond of Gros Morne National Park. Dr. Roth is excited to care for your eyes!

Dr. Seddon has practiced Optometry for over 30 years and has extensive knowledge in ocular disease diagnosis and management. He has been a part of the Dunnville community for most of his Optometry career. Dr. Seddon will be retiring from the practice in March 2024 and will always be remembered as a caring and compassionate caregiver to all of his patients. During his spare time he enjoys sailing, skiing, camping and spending time with his wife.

Andreas has been in the optical field for approximately 30 years. He received his Optician License in Ontario from Seneca College in 2015. His optical journey started in Regina, Saskatchewan, taking him to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, for 12 years. There, he travelled extensively with the “Eye Team,” fitting glasses for the Inuit, Dene, and Gwich'in, from Sachs Harbour to Sanikiluaq.

He moved to Ontario in 2011 and worked in clinics ranging from Stoney Creek to Niagara Falls while completing his credentials for the Province of Ontario.

Andreas was born in Montreal, PQ, and moved to Belgium and the Netherlands, before moving back to Regina, SK, and back to Quebec all by the age of 14. He has lived in Dunnville for over 5 years now and feels truly at home here working with Dr. van der Zalm.

When he is not working at the clinic helping patients with glasses or contact lenses, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 children at home, along with his Airedale Terriers, Rebel and Angel.

Andreas enjoys time outside of his home participating in activities such as working out, sword fighting, and taking his children to Pirate festivals and Medieval Fairs.