

Dr. Daryan Angle was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta and graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 2001. Over the course of his career, he has held several executive leadership positions with IRIS, helping to shape the profession through regulatory initiatives in British Columbia and Ontario while overseeing operations, recruitment and acquisitions. From 2014 to 2017, he served as Chairman of the IRIS Board of Directors. A practicing optometrist for more than 25 years, Dr. Angle is currently Executive Vice-President for Western Canada and Ontario and is also a co-owner of an IRIS clinic in Waterloo, Ontario. He remains passionate about advancing patient care, supporting professional development and growing the optometric profession. Outside of work, Dr. Angle enjoys spending time with his family, reading and paddle boarding on Lake Huron.