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. Nicole Stocks was born and raised in the greater Vancouver area. She completed a Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in microbiology at the University of Victoria. Dr. Stocks went on to attend Pacific University College of Optometry where she graduated as a member of the honours society. During her time at Pacific University, Dr. Stocks helped instruct other students as a teaching assistant. She also had the opportunity to travel to Peru on a humanitarian trip to provide eye care to underserved communities. During her final year, Dr. Stocks completed further training in ocular disease and primary care at a medical center in Phoenix, AZ, a Veterans Affairs Medical Hospital in Spokane, WA, and private practices in Oregon and Calgary.

Dr. Stocks has taken a special interest in soft contact lenses and myopia management. As a contact lens wearer for almost 25 years, she is familiar with the struggles her patients go through and is committed to helping them get the best vision and comfort possible. Dr. Stocks’ patients appreciate and trust her first-hand experience and expertise with soft contact lenses. Dr. Stocks is a firm believer in education and prevention and strives to make sure her patients have the best care available.

In her spare time, Dr. Stocks enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter, cooking, reading, and traveling.