Our Practice in South Calgary

Dr. Hopfauf is a born-and-raised Calgarian and one of the proud owners of Calgary Family Eye Doctors. After earning his Bachelor of Science degree with distinction from the University of Calgary, he headed to Ontario for the Optometry Program at the University of Waterloo. Upon graduation, Dr. Hopfauf was named Class Valedictorian. He has had the unique opportunity to further his training in ocular diseases in Houston, Texas and has studied specific conditions that include glaucoma, cataracts, dry eyes, and uveitis.

His experience in diagnosing and managing eye conditions has encouraged him to continue researching the latest advancements in eye care. This empowers Dr. Hopfauf to provide his patients with some of the most up-to-date treatment options currently available.

One of Dr. Hopfauf’s greatest joys is hearing details and updates of his patients’ lives; he loves nothing more than building relationships. Dr. Hopfauf volunteered with Project Homeless Connect and is a co-founder of the mobile OnSight Doctors clinic, which helps seniors in extended-care facilities.

Like most Canadians, Dr. Hopfauf spends his spare time watching and playing hockey or any sport.

Dr. Gerlitz was born and raised in Calgary, earning her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta. After graduation, Dr. Gerlitz went on to study Optometry at the University of Waterloo. In her final year of study, Dr. Gerlitz interned with ophthalmologists in Florida as part of her Ocular Disease and Therapeutics rotation. This experience inspired Dr. Gerlitz’s passion for managing conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and dry eye.

After graduating in 2013, Chelsea received a CooperVision award for excellence in contact lens care. Since then, Chelsea has combined her love of travel and her passion for eye care by participating in a volunteer eye care mission in Belize with VOSH International.

Dr. Gerlitz firmly believes that patient education is essential to maintaining healthy eyes and always takes the time to explain the conditions her patients have been diagnosed with.

Dr. Franco was born and raised in Calgary, completing her Bachelor of Science in Zoology at the University of Calgary. Dr. Franco moved to Waterloo, Ontario, to fulfill her dream of becoming an Optometrist, graduating with honours.

During her studies, Dr. Franco travelled to Romania, Mexico, and Moldova to volunteer her eye care services to the underprivileged. She has also volunteered for local projects, offering eye exams for men and women participating in the Special Olympics.

Dr. Franco spent a year training with an incredible team of ocular disease specialists in Florida, which sparked her passion for diagnosing and managing ocular emergencies and diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, dry eye, and cataracts.

Besides international eye care and ocular disease, Dr. Franco is interested in specialty contact lenses and pediatric eye care. Dr. Franco firmly believes in providing personalized eye care focused on prevention and education and empowering every patient to leave our clinic feeling comfortable and confident.