Dr. Joe Traynor grew up in the Owen Sound area before heading off to attend university in Waterloo. At the University of Waterloo he completed his Bachelor of Science Degree followed by his Doctor of Optometry Degree, both with Dean's Honours List distinction.
During his years at Waterloo, Dr. Traynor gained experience in many areas of vision care, including primary eye care, contact lenses, binocular vision and low vision. His final year of studies included various clinical rotations, including several months in Salt Lake City, where he focused on the diagnosis and medical management of ocular disease.
Dr. Traynor returned to his hometown in 2006 to begin his practice. In 2007, Dr. Andrea Traynor joined the practice and a second office location was opened to serve the Town of the Blue Mountains.
Dr. Traynor is currently a member of the Ontario Association of Optometrists, the College of Optometrists of Ontario, and the Canadian Association of Optometrists. He takes part regularly in the Eye See Eye Learn program for junior kindergarten students. Dr. Traynor is certified by the College of Optometrists of Ontario to prescribe medications for the treatment of ocular diseases.
Dr. Traynor is the proud dad to two incredible boys and happily spends his free time assisting with their minor sports teams. As an avid runner and golfer, Dr. Traynor can also be spotted on the roads and fairways when he is not in the office.