About Dr. Knezacek
Dr. Knezacek was born and grew up just outside of Esterhazy. He graduated from Esterhazy Central High and continued to the University of Saskatchewan. After 2 years of undergrad, Dr. Knezacek was accepted to the School of Optometry in Waterloo, Ontario. Dr. Knezacek received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1999.
Before founding the Esterhazy clinic in 2002, Dr. Knezacek worked in several clinics in Saskatchewan (Yorkton, Melville, Regina, Moose Jaw, and Weyburn). He also provided low vision services for the CNIB Low Vision Clinic during that time. Dr. Knezacek provided services in Russell, Manitoba from 2003 to 2007. He is currently a partner in Family Eye Care Center in Regina. Dr. Knezacek has travelled abroad on several occasions to donate his time performing eye exams since starting his professional career. He has also spent time donating eye exams to athletes at the Special Olympics in Regina. Dr. Knezacek is serving as past president for the Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists.
About Dr. Bomboir
Dr. Tanisha Bomboir was raised in Melville, Saskatchewan and graduated with distinction and a bilingual diploma (in French) from Melville Comprehensive School in 2015. She went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry where she was awarded The Most Outstanding Graduate in Biochemistry and the Spring Convocation Three-year Medal in 2018. In 2022, she graduated from the Doctor of Optometry program (with Dean’s Honours) from the University of Waterloo. While there, she served as the President of the Doctor of Optometry class of 2022. She was also awarded the Dr. Margaret Hansen des Groseilliers Leadership Award for the demonstration of excellent leadership skills while at the University of Waterloo.
Upon graduation, Dr. Bomboir and her husband Quinn moved to Gander, Newfoundland. There she worked at a clinic for two and a half years. During her time there she gained experience practicing in a rural setting. In addition to offering primary care eye examinations, she had the opportunity to offer advanced dry eye care and treatments, glaucoma management, and speciality contact lens fitting. She prides herself on truly listening to her patients’ needs and providing personalized vision and treatment recommendations. Dr. Bomboir believes that the eyes truly are the window to the rest of the body and works closely with each patient’s health care team in order to provide thorough care.
Dr. Bomboir and her husband welcomed their first child this year and have now decided to move their family back to Saskatchewan. Dr. Bomboir is passionate about being involved within the community and is excited to be back in her home province. In her spare time she loves hiking, camping, skiing, and spending time with her friends and family.
Dr. Bomboir welcomes patients of all ages and is looking forward to serving the community of Esterhazy!