About Carman Vision Services

New University of Waterloo Optometry graduate moves to Morden, MB to partner with Dr. John Friesen.  Valley Vision Services changes it name to Drs. Friesen & Lautenschlager Optometrists serving Morden and surrounding communities.  A satellite office was set up in Winkler to accommodate patients as well.

Meeting the demands of the growing communities meant the team had to add more associates.  The staff already had their mouths full when answering the phones…”Good Morning, Drs. Friesen, Lautenschlager and Stephen’s office.  How may I help you?” and thereby the decision to rebrand was made.  The owners held a…Read More

Within 10 years, the 2000 renovations and expansion were bursting at the seems.  It was time to plan, design and build a new building.  The 7700 sqft building opened its doors in the fall of 2004.  This 10 lane exam room office, with filled with the latest equipment in the…Read More

Dr. Brooks Barteaux becomes Focal Point’s 4th Associate.

Dr. Graham Noseworthy joins Focal Point in September 2013 to meet the growing demands of the surrounding communities.

Dr. L begins to retire by allowing his daughter Dr. Jessica to become owner. He continues to see patients until April 2019 on a part time schedule.

Dr. Dan Klauke joins the Focal Point team with the departure of Dr. Brooks Barteaux.