Dr. Samantha Bourdeau

Dr. Samantha Bourdeau brings more than 20 years of experience and a deep commitment to patient-centered eye care. She completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Manitoba in 1997 and earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo in 2001.

Following graduation, Dr. Bourdeau completed an intensive one-year residency in ocular disease in Miami, Florida. Her residency training included close collaboration with cornea, retina, and glaucoma specialists, providing advanced clinical experience that continues to inform her comprehensive approach to eye health today.

Over the course of her career, Dr. Bourdeau has owned and operated several optometric practices in Alberta and British Columbia. She has a particular interest in geriatric eye care and in the diagnosis and management of dry eye disease. By focusing on personalized care and evidence-based treatment options, she works closely with patients to improve both comfort and long-term visual function.

Now proud to call Victoria home, Dr. Bourdeau is committed to delivering attentive, high-quality care to patients at Cadboro Bay Optometry, and she also provides care at Ray Dahl Optical & Optometrists.