Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: Fairfield University, B.S. in Biology; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, Maryland Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary care, contact lens fitting, and refractive surgery; How are you helping patients live their best lives? By discovering the individual needs of each patient and tailoring my recommendation to best meet those needs. Hobbies/Interests: I love spending time with my family, traveling, and exploring the great outdoors.

Dr. Blake Smith graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Texas Tech and a Doctorate of Optometry, including certifications for Optometric Therapy and as a Glaucoma Specialist, from the University of Houston in 2007. He has served as the Panhandle Optometric Society President from 2009 to present. Dr. Smith and his family are members of Trinity Fellowship Church. In his spare time, Dr. Smith loves to golf, travel and spend time with his wife, Jennifer, and two daughters.

Undergraduate Education: University of Florida - Bachelor of Science (2010). Optometry School: Nova Southeastern College of Optometry - Doctor of Optometry with Honors (2015). Certifications: Oral therapeutics certification. Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with wife and two sons, playing guitar.

Dr. Dillion Smith earned his Bachelor of Science in biological sciences from the University of South Carolina. He then completed his Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. After earning his O.D., Dr. Smith spent four years working with an ophthalmologist, gaining experience treating eye conditions such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, dry eye, and cataracts. Dr. Smith provides personalized eye care for all his patients, helping them get the most out of their vision. He specializes in emergency eye care, ocular disease management and treatment, dry eye management, and especially loves helping older patients preserve their sight. He also performs comprehensive eye exams. A Florida native, Dr. Smith’s passion for optometry was originally inspired by his family’s work in medicine. He prides himself on using his knowledge and experience to provide his community with the highest quality eye care, placing great value on putting patients’ needs first. Dr. Smith’s caring nature is not only reflected in his desire to improve patients’ quality of life, but also in his previous work as a volunteer beach lifeguard in Jacksonville. When not at work, you can find Dr. Smith near the beach—biking, fishing, and even scuba diving!

Undergraduate Education: University of Utah, BA 1982, Magna Cum Laude. Optometry School: Pacific University College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry, 1986, With Distinction. Certifications/Awards: Utah Optometric Association Member since 1986, with past service on the Board as Trustee and Vice-President Hobbies/Interests: Family / Boy Scouts of America Adult Leader / Church and Community Service.

Dr. Smith holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis and attended the prestigious Indiana University School of Optometry where he received his Doctorate of Optometry. Dr. Smith is a member of the Indiana Optometric Association and the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society.

Undergraduate Education: University of Pittsburgh Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry Certifications/Awards: Primary Care Residency, VA Medical Center Memphis; Optometric Research Fellowship, VA Medical Center Boston Hobbies/Interests: genealogy, weightlifting, and traveling

Undergraduate Education: Purdue University; Bachelor of Science; Major: biology; 2002". Optometry School: Indiana University; School of optometry; 2006. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Indiana Optometric Association; Named Top Women in Optometry (back in 2006). The reason I became an optometrist is: I loved math and science in school. It was a natural gravitation towards the medical field because the physiology of the human body is just amazing. It took me a few years in undergrad to realize that optometry was the perfect fit for my personality. I love that each exam is a chance to problem solve and find solution to make people feel and see better. In essence, I get to spend my day making people better by giving them better vision to be more productive at life. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I love problem solving and connecting with my patients. I live in the community that I work and love getting to know my patients as people. I love running into them in town. My goal is to connect with my patients and better understand their needs/life so that I can provide the best eyecare solutions. I love to think outside the box because sometimes there are solutions for needs, they might not even know they are experiencing. In my spare time, I enjoy: I love spending time with my family. I have a 5-year-old son, so I am the stereotypical soccer mom and love it. I also have a mild form of muscular dystrophy and refuse to let it slow me down. It makes me appreciate even the small things in life more. I love to travel, read, and spend time with those I love.

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences. Optometry School: Salus University (Pennsylvania College of Optometry); 2001. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member, American Optometric Association; Member, Pennsylvania Optometric Association; Member, Central Pennsylvania Optometric Society. The reason I became an optometrist is: To use science in an interesting way to help people. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Seeing them have success with treatments or help that we can provide. In my spare time, I enjoy: Time with family, travel, taekwondo.

Undergraduate Education: Barry University - Bachelors of Science ; Major- Biology ; Optometry School: Nova Southeastern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Gold Key Optometric Honor Society; What drives your passion for optometry? My passion for optometry is driven by patient care. I really enjoy serving people and it's always a pleasure to learn their stories. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I am helping patients live their best lives by offering exceptional care by taking keen interest in the lifestyle of each patient. By taking the time to listen, I am able to cater each individual exam to the current needs of the patient. How are you impacting your local community? My hope is that after the pandemic, there will be more opportunities to get more involved in mission work. Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, painting, music & movies

Dr. Solberg has been here in Waukesha since 2000. Dr. Solberg had been working at a multi-office ophthalmology/optometry clinic for seven years before his own practice, gaining much experience in routine eye examinations and contact lenses comprehensive eye care including treatment of eye infections and disease, glaucoma, foreign-body removal, and co-management in cataract surgery. He is a long-time resident of southeast Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse before graduating from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1989. Dr. Solberg and his wife Lisa have three children.

Undergraduate Education: Graduated Texas A&M 1987. Optometry School: Graduated University of Houston College of Optometry 1992. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I want to help my patients have a great life by assuring the best vision possible and keeping their eyes healthy. Hobbies/Interest: I love to spend time with my wife, my children, my grandchild as well as my 2 dogs. I enjoy traveling and finding new restaurants.

Undergraduate/Graduate Education: - Rutgers University; Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology & Neuroscience, Minor in Psychology (2018) -Rutgers University; Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) in Epidemiology (2020) Optometry School/Residency: -MCPHS University (2024) - Residency-Trained in Glaucoma, Retina, and Ocular Disease (Wilmington VA Medical Center) Through Salus (PCO) ('24-25) Certifications/Awards: Leslie Mintz Scholarship Recipient- 22’-23 Johnson & Johnson Vision J. Pat Cumming Scholarship Recipient- 21’ Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, pain-by-number, traveling, and exploring new coffee shops.

Undergraduate Education: LeTourneau University - Bachelor of Science in Biology. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry – 2018. Professional Achievements and Associations: Texas Optometric Association; American Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Completed an Optometric Primary Care Residency at the Memphis VA Medical Center. The reason I became an optometrist is: To help people daily in a tangible way; whether that means adjusting their glasses prescription so they can read the newspaper each morning, fitting a teen in contact lenses for the first time, or taking care of that corneal abrasion after getting scratched in the eye. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Getting to know them on a personal level. Learning who they are and what they like to do not only help me determine the best solutions to their optical needs, but also makes the workday feel more like a visit with friends! In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my family, usually outdoors. My husband competes professionally in disc golf, so you can generally find us at one of East Texas’ several disc golf courses!

Dr. Leah Soll graduated summa cum laude from Northeastern University with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. She received her Doctorate of Optometry from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry. She was proud to serve veterans, cadets, and active service members and their families as she provided optometry services as an extern at the Veterans Hospital in Jamaica Plain and at West Point Military Academy. Originally from Clifton Park, New York, Dr. Soll is happy to be living in the Boston area again. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach and spending time outdoors.

Dr. Ellie Somers grew up in Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2016. She earned her Doctor of Optometry at Illinois College of Optometry in 2020. She also received additional training at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, Froedtert, the Medical College of Wisconsin, and Jorgenson Schulz and Associates Eyecare Center. Since starting her career as an optometrist, she has practiced in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Arizona. She serves as a board member for the Southern Arizona Optometric Society. In her free time, Dr. Somers enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with her husband and great Dane.