Just over a year later, he opened his first practice in Glasgow's east end, eventually expanding to three locations, including the city's first luxury eyewear boutique. To ensure the highest standards of quality and service, he also established an in-house optical surfacing and edging laboratory. Throughout this time, he continued his work with the Hospital Eye Service, further developing his clinical expertise.
In 1992, Dr. Traynor relocated to Canada with his family and completed the accelerated Optometry program at the University of Waterloo, graduating in 1994. While at Waterloo, he also taught in the university's Low Vision Clinic, helping educate future optometrists while expanding his expertise in the field.