Our Doctors

Dr. Hilversum’s interest in eyes started when she was a child listening to stories on how her great grandmother lost her sight due to glaucoma. As the years went by and more family members developed this condition her fascination grew. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in chemistry and an AA degree in Opticianry, she worked as an optician for a few years before going back to school. In 1995, she received her doctorate degree in optometry from Nova Southern University. Afterwards, she did a residency in primary care optometry at the VA in Brockton and Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hilversum had her own practice in Panama City, FL, and also in Suriname, South America. She likes to help people see better and enjoys her work. She speaks several languages including English, Dutch, Spanish and Sranan Tongo (a dialect spoken in Suriname). In her spare time, she likes spending time with her husband and to do word puzzles, Sudoku and exercise.

Undergraduate Education: Ohio State University. Optometry School: Southern college of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Providing comprehensive eye care for everyone. Including eye disease management and post operative surgical care. Board Certified by the American Board of Optometric Examiners. Hobbies: Spending time with my family and working on older automobiles.

Undergraduate Education: University of Houston. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Therapeutic Optometrist, Optometric Glaucoma Specialist, Ocular Instruments: Award of excellence in Ocular Pathology. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing full-scope eye care to the community, with comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and ocular disease management. Hobbies + Interests: Traveling, Hiking, Working out. Houston Sports.

Undergraduate Education: Charleston Southern University; Optometry School: UAB School of Optometry; How are you helping patients live their best lives? By providing best possible care for their vision and health of their eyes. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Video games, Rubik's cubes, Movies, my two cats

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor’s in biology from Heidelberg University. Optometry School: The Ohio State University College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By performing comprehensive eye examinations, treatment of ocular disease, and fitting contact lenses. Hobbies/Interests: Playing tuba in the Monroe County Community College Band and the Deutchmeister German Band.

Dr. Charles Hollander graduated with honors in 1980 from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. . He is a fellow in the American Academy of Optometry and is certified by the New York State Optometric Association to provide low vision services. Dr. Hollander is licensed in the therapeutic treatment of glaucoma, external eye diseases, and oral therapeutic medications in the State of New York. Dr. Hollander held the title for 15 years as an associate and clinical instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical School. He has devoted his career to working with children and adults who are visually impaired and difficult and unusual contact lens cases. He was an adjunct professor at Columbia University Teachers College where he instructed teachers who were receiving their master’s degree in teaching children who are visually impaired. Currently he is the Optometric consultant at the New York Institute for Special Education He has lectured extensively in low vision rehabilitation and co-authored a chapter in the textbook “The Essentials of Low Vision Care”. He currently resides in New York City with his wife of 44 years. He has 3 children and loves to spend time with his grandchildren.

Undergraduate Education: Rutgers University with a Bachelors of Art. Optometry School: Pennsylvania college of Optometry in 1998 renamed Salus University. The reason I became an optometrist is: I became an optometrist because the eye was the most fascinating organ of our body. My favorite part of helping my patients is: My favorite part of helping my patients is helping them see their best lives. In my spare time, I enjoy: In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family.

I am a transplant from Kentucky. I have been practicing in the New Orleans area for 40 years. I am single and have two small dogs. I like crafts, walking, taking care of my community cats, watching old movies and volunteering for activities at my church.

Dr. Matthiew Hoogland (Dr. Matt) is a board-certified optometrist specializing in primary care and ocular disease management. Hailing from northwest Iowa, he earned his BS in Biology from Dordt University (2009) and optometry degree from Pacific University (2017), followed by a year-long ocular disease residency in Oklahoma. Now calling North Carolina home, Dr. Matt is proud to be part of the American and North Carolina Optometric Associations. Dr. Matt is passionate about patient care and in his free time enjoys pickleball, hiking, and playing piano for his local church.

Undergraduate Education: Texas A&M University. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, myopia management, diabetic eye exams, specialty contact lens fitting, and ocular disease management. Hobbies/Interests: Dr. Houlette appreciates spending time with her husband, supporting the Soddies, running, reading, and weaving tapestries.

Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska; B.S. Zoology 1975. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry 1980. Professional Achievements and Associations: US Navy; The Association of Military Surgeons of the United States; American Optometric Association; Florida Optometric Association; Northeast Florida Optometric Society; Knight of Blanik. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Pathology; Multi focal contact lenses. The reason I became an optometrist is: Following in Uncles footsteps...he loved it and I'm blessed to say the same. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Giving patients the best comfortable vision and visiting. In my spare time, I enjoy: Grandkids rock! Cooking; Charcuterie; Fishing and hunting; Cars; Travel; Music; Good friends.

Dr. Houtkin is originally from New Jersey and completed his undergraduate studies at Temple University in Philadelphia. He received his Doctor of Optometry Degree from Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago and went to San Antonio to fulfill a commitment with the Air Force. He is licensed as a Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Texas Optometric Association and is Board Certified with the American Board of Clinical Optometry. Dr. Houtkin is married to Deborah and they have four children and five grandchildren. He enjoys family gatherings, gardening and working with native Xeriscape plants. He has played accordion and trumpet from a very young age. Having spent over thirty years living in San Antonio, Dr. and Mrs. Houtkin are excited to be living here with the wonderful people of College Station. He is looking forward to many years of caring for their vision in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Dr. Andy received his undergraduate degree with honors from Virginia Tech. He earned his Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, also with honors. His optometric career has included collaborating with some of the best optometrists in the nation, teaching, speaking at conferences, and blogging. He has spent most of his 25-plus year career helping thousands of patients live a healthy visual lifestyle. With the help of his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Howard, their clinic was named one of America’s Finest Optical Retailers by INVISION Magazine. The clinic also placed in Review of Optometry’s Office Design Contest. Dr. Andy enjoys spending time with his wife and their two children, Rachel and Joseph. He enjoys fitness, the outdoors, and creative pursuits such as artistry and writing.

Undergraduate Education: Murray State University, Murray, KY. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Providing comprehensive eye exams for people of all ages with a focus on ocular disease. Hobbies: Spending time with family, reading, and enjoying the great outdoors!