Dr. Dorling completed her undergraduate degree in 2021 from the University of Florida, obtaining her B.S and B.A. In May 2025, she graduated from the New England College of Optometry with her Doctorate of Optometry degree. In her free-time, Dr. Dorling enjoys spending time with her one-eyed cat Ivy, leisurely walks, and watching movies.

Undergraduate Education: BS in Biology at Northeastern University. Optometry School: MCPHS University School of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Awarded for Low Vision Clinical Excellence during doctoral training. Hobbies/Interests: Enjoys traveling, cooking new foods, and spending time with family.

I completed my undergraduate studies at East Carolina University (Go Pirates!) before earning my Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. Following graduation, I pursued advanced training through an ocular disease residency at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. Outside of optometry, I enjoy spending time outdoors hiking, fruit picking, and discovering new restaurants with my husband.

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.

I graduated from Simpson College in Indianola, IA, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and a Minor in History. I graduated from the University of Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio, TX. I am NBEO certified, and my hobbies include golf, weight lifting, biking, hiking, and spending time with my two dogs!

Dr. Robert Levine graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1986. He started practicing in Libertyville in 1987 and added his second office location in Lake Zurich in 2001. He specializes in fitting contact lenses for many eye conditions, including difficult cases like Keratoconus, Dry Eye Syndrome, Multifocal/Bifocal, Astigmatism, and post-surgical LASIK and PRK patients. He is also one of the only doctors in the Libertyville and Lake Zurich areas with certification to work with Scleral and large-diameter lenses, including the new multifocal scleral lenses. Dr. Levine has a special interest in Vision Shaping (Corneal Reshaping/Orthokeratology). He is the area leader in this procedure and has been treating adults and children since 1989. Vision Shaping is the overnight method of gently reshaping the cornea of the eye without surgery to improve vision and eliminate the need for daytime contact lenses and glasses. Vision Shaping has also been shown to slow down and often stop the progression of nearsightedness. He is a certified lens designer/fitter for Wave Custom Lenses, CRT (Corneal Refractive Therapy) and VST (Vision Shaping Treatment). Dr. Levine also has an extensive background with LASIK/PRK and corrective surgeries and currently serves as Medical Director for Qualsight LASIK, Inc. Dr. Levine is a member of the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control. He is also a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), as well as a member of the Illinois Optometric Association. Dr. Levine also knows sign language and treats many deaf and hard of hearing patients.

Dr. McDuffey grew up as an Army brat, traveling extensively with her family. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the College of William and Mary, followed by a Master of Science in Biological Sciences from Mississippi College. Dr. McDuffey then pursued her Doctor of Optometry degree from the InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry. During her time there, she served as the President of the Student VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity), where she planned and participated in mission trips to the Dominican Republic and Panama. She was also the Student Liaison for the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. In recognition of her dedication, she received the U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program and was direct commissioned as a Captain in the U.S. Army, serving in optometry as well as in Health Services Administration. Outside of her professional endeavors, Dr. McDuffey enjoys taking walks with her dog, exploring local coffee shops, and traveling to new destinations.

I graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering. After graduation I joined the engineering department of a Fortune 100 company and began working in the area of data and voice communications. I returned to school in 1988 and received a doctorate in optometry from the prestigious Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee where I was named president of the National Optometric Honor Society for three years. I received additional training at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland and Walter Reed Medial Center in Washington, D.C. I am trained in advanced laser and surgical procedures of the eye. I am married and have four grown children. When not at the office I enjoy spending time with my wife, Sandra. I also enjoy trout fishing on the White River.

Dr. Alexis Romero was born and raised in Douglas, Arizona. After graduation from high school, she moved to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology with a minor in Business Administration. Dr. Romero began work as an ophthalmic technician while applying to optometry school. She completed her Doctorate of Optometry degree at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. While in school, Dr. Romero obtained extensive training and experience in primary care, contact lenses, pediatrics, ocular disease, and surgical co-management. Upon graduation from WesternU, she was happy to return to Southern Arizona. She is excited about working at Arizona Primary Eye Care where she is able to provide quality patient care to the residents in her hometown of Douglas as well as those in her favorite college town of Tucson. Dr. Romero is passionate about eye care and is a member of the American Optometric Association, Arizona Optometric Association, and the Southern Arizona Optometric Society. In her free time, Dr. Romero enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, playing tennis, and watching and attending sporting events.

Dr. Stephanie Hilde is a doctor at Arizona Primary Eye Care and strives to provide high quality, evidence-based, and compassionate eye care. She was born and raised in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Dr. Hilde then went on to complete her bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in biochemistry from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. While in college, she met her husband, Casey. They enjoy walking their dog, biking and hiking together. Dr. Hilde then moved to Phoenix, Arizona to continue her optometric education at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. Dr. Hilde joined Arizona Primary Eye Care in September of 2019 after completing her degree from Midwestern University where she was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society and helped train other students as a teaching assistant. Dr. Hilde attended externships where her training focused on cataract and refractive surgery co-management, diabetic co-management, vision therapy, pediatrics, and specialty contact lenses. She is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Arizona Optometric Association, the Southern Arizona Optometric Society, and the Scleral Lens Education Society. Dr. Hilde’s professional interests include specialty contact lenses, keratoconus, diabetic co-management, cataract surgery co-management, pediatric eye exams, and treating eye infections.