Dr. Joanna Komar was born in Poland and moved to the United States at the age of 16. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from City University of New York Baruch College and her Bachelor of Science degree in Vision Science from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She graduated with honours and received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University. She then went on to complete an ocular disease residency at the New York Harbor Health Veterans Affairs Hospital in Brooklyn.
For 5 years, Dr. Komar was part of a fast-paced ophthalmology clinic in Queens, New York, where she gained extensive experience managing a variety of ocular diseases, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, neuro-ophthalmic eye problems, and eye infections. She also has experience co-managing cataract surgery patients and fitting contact lenses. She is a proud mom of 2 little boys and a girl and loves seeing children of all ages. Dr. Komar can provide exams in English, Polish, and Russian.
Dr. Komar moved from New York to Calgary in 2021. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, travelling, fitness, cooking, and baking.
