Comprehensive Ophthalmology · Kelowna & Trail

Expert eye surgery. Delivered with warmth and precision.

Dr. Marius Scheepers brings over 20 years of medical and surgical ophthalmology to patients across the Okanagan — combining internationally trained expertise with the kind of attentive care every patient deserves.

Kelowna, BCYour Eye Surgeons — 206-3200 Richter Street
Trail, BCEstablished 2012 — continuing satellite practice
Kelowna direct line(250) 861-3001
Dr. Marius Scheepers performing cataract surgery using the ZEISS surgical microscope
In the operating room
Dr. Marius Scheepers examining a patient at the slit lamp in clinic
In the clinic
18,000+
Intraocular surgeries performed
20+
Years in ophthalmology
8
Peer-reviewed first-author publications
ASCRS
Best Paper of Session, 2022
A word from Dr. Scheepers

Care that begins with listening.

Every patient who walks through our doors is met with the same care and respect I would want for my own family.

— Dr. Marius Scheepers MBBCh · MRCOphth · FCOphth · MMed · FRCSC

Whether you are here for a routine examination or a complex surgical consultation, I will take the time to understand your concerns, explain what I find in clear language, and build a plan with you — not for you.

Our services

Complete eye care, every stage of life.

From routine examinations and screening to advanced surgical interventions, our practice provides the full spectrum of medical and surgical ophthalmology — all covered by BC MSP where applicable.

i.

Cataract Surgery

Modern small-incision cataract surgery with ZEISS IOL Master 700 biometry, Barrett True-K toric formula, iTrace wavefront analysis, and ZEISS Callisto intraoperative guidance. Over 20,000 intraocular surgeries performed.

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ii.

Astigmatism & Toric Lenses

Special interest in astigmatism correction at the time of cataract surgery. A meticulous dual-measurement protocol on separate days, combined with the Barrett True-K formula, produces a very high rate of accurate toric outcomes.

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iii.

Presbyopia-Correcting Lenses

Published expertise in trifocal (PanOptix) and extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) intraocular lenses. Research in the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology and Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.

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iv.

Glaucoma Surgery

Long-term monitoring and surgical treatment of open-angle glaucoma, including Xen and Preserflo minimally invasive glaucoma implants. Humphrey perimetry and CIRRUS OCT available on-site.

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v.

Pterygium Surgery

Surgical excision of pterygium with conjunctival autograft technique to reduce recurrence. Suitable for symptomatic, vision-affecting, or cosmetically significant pterygia.

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vi.

Eyelid Surgery

Excision of eyelid lumps and bumps, biopsy of suspicious lesions, and blepharoplasty (upper-lid cosmetic and functional skin reduction). Ptosis and lid malposition cases referred to oculoplastic colleagues.

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vii.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Annual retinal imaging and argon laser treatment for diabetic macular oedema, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and retinal tears. Early detection is essential for everyone living with diabetes.

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viii.

Macular Degeneration

OCT-guided diagnosis and treatment planning for age-related macular degeneration, with referral for intravitreal injection therapy where indicated.

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ix.

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Assessment of optic nerve and visual pathway disorders, including optic neuritis, papilloedema, and unexplained visual field loss. MRI neuroimaging arranged directly where clinically indicated.

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x.

Comprehensive Eye Exams

Thorough adult eye examinations — refraction, visual acuity, intraocular pressure, slit-lamp examination, and dilated retinal evaluation.

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xi.

Complex Ocular Disease

Diagnosis and care planning for uveitis, ocular trauma, severe dry eye, and other less common eye conditions.

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FRCSC — Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
CPSBC Licensed — Licence #65286
8 peer-reviewed first-author publications
ASCRS Best Paper of Session 2022 — EDOF IOLs
People's Choice Award 2019 — Trail Times
Past President & current Treasurer, BCSEPS
Clinical Instructor, University of British Columbia
Published in Ophthalmology (AAO flagship journal)
Two BC locations — Kelowna and Trail
What patients say

Care that patients remember.

★★★★★

"Thank you Dr. Scheepers for doing excellent cataract operations on both eyes. Really, it's like seeing a whole new world — and very fast recovery."

J. Yeow — Trail, BC
RateMDs · October 2025
★★★★★

"Dr. Scheepers performed cataract surgery on both my eyes. The surgeries were painless, quick and I felt very comfortable throughout. His surgical team are the best."

Verified patient — Trail, BC
RateMDs · April 2021
★★★★★

"Dr. Scheepers was so kind and good to me. After my cataract surgery I see very good. Thank you Dr. Scheepers!"

Verified patient — Trail, BC
RateMDs · October 2024