Dr. Kinney graduated from Brandon University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and completed his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 2003. While in optometry school Dr. Kinney completed an externship at the Barnett-Dulaney-Perkins Eye Center in Mesa, Arizona where he gained extensive experience in cataract and laser vision correction pre and post-operative care as well as general ocular disease management.

Upon graduation in Dr. Kinney began his optometry career in Fergus, Ontario. He also split his time travelling to Labrador City to help provide eye care to this underserviced northern community. In 2006, Dr. Kinney moved to the beautiful Annapolis Valley and joined the optometry clinic of Dr. Duffey in Middleton. By 2014, they had outgrown the office space in Middleton and made the decision to relocate and build a new office in Kingston. Dr. Kinney looks forward to serving his patients in their new location for many years to come.

Dr. Kinney is married to Dr. Krista Flynn and together they have two children, Melrose and Hudson. When not busy at the office or balancing life with a baby and toddler Dr. Kinney enjoys getting out on the rink to play hockey.

Dr. Flynn was born and raised in Labrador City, NL. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at Acadia University 2001 and then continued on to earn her Doctor of Optometry, with Dean’s List honours, from the University of Waterloo in 2006. She was awarded the Central Optical Award for Excellence in Special Studies and also the Dr. Michael Gutwein Memorial award, which is awarded by classmates to someone who actively encourages fellow students to participate in athletics and social affairs.

Upon graduation in 2006 she decided to return to the beautiful Annapolis Valley. She has spent the past several years working at various locations throughout the valley. She is very excited to now join Valley Family Optometry here in Kingston. Dr. Flynn has a special interest in treating dry eye patients and is currently a regional representative for a national program that is focused on dry eye therapies, management and best practices. She is excited to be starting a dry eye clinic in our new office where she can focus on developing comprehensive diagnostic and treatment protocols for all her dry eye patients.

Dr. Flynn is married to Dr. Brett Kinney and together they have two children, Melrose and Hudson. Dr. Flynn is passionate about her work and her family. She is currently working part time so that she can enjoy both.

Dr. Morse is a local, born and raised in Middleton, NS. She completed a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Biology from St. Francis Xavier University in 2007. After university, Dr. Morse decided to take a few years off to gain some life experiences. She moved to Seoul, South Korea where she lived for two years teaching English as a second language to Korean high school students. She ventured back to the valley in 2009 where she had the opportunity to work for Dr. Kinney and Dr. Duffey in their office. She had a wonderful experience and decided to pursue a career in Optometry. She completed her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston Massachusetts, with Dean’s list honors in 2014. During her training, she was fortunate to be able to get clinical experience around the United States including Baltimore, Miami, Vermont and Boston.

Upon graduation, she returned to Canada to practice back home in the Annapolis valley. In August 2014, she happily joined Valley Family Optometry.

Dr. Morse is married to William Spurr, a local produce farmer in Melvern Square. She is excited to have been able to come back home to practice Optometry in the valley and looks forward to serving her community for many years to come.