Undergraduate Education: University of Pittsburgh, BS. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1996. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of the Virginia Optometric Association and American Optometric Association; Previous owner of Primary Eyecare before merging with MyEyeDr in 2019. The reason I became an optometrist is: I enjoy working with a very specific part of the body that is crucial for normal day to day functioning. Receiving my first pair of contact lenses as a teenager was life changing and I want patients to be excited about the options available to help them see well for school, sports, leisure activities, and work. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Providing the most up to date exam technology and exploring all eyewear and contact lens options to help patients look and see their best. After practicing for 25 years, a lot of my patients are like family and I look forward to helping them with any visual needs. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my family, fitness, long distance running, cooking, music, dogs, traveling.

Dr. Lanka has two years of previous experience. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts from California State University – Stanislaus. He earned his Doctorate at the Inter-American School of Optometry in Puerto Rico. Dr. Lanka is a Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. He is licensed in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

Undergraduate Education: Wilkes University 1992-Bachelor of Science in Biology . Optometry School: PA College of Optometry in 1995-Doctor of Optometry. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; PA Optometric Association; Central PA Optometric Society; Infantsee Program. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: MiSight Specialty Contacts; Geriatrics and Pediatrics; Multifocal soft contacts. The reason I became an optometrist is: I have worn glasses since the fourth grade and every time I visited the eye doctor, I left seeing better than when I came in. Sometimes I did not even realize that vision needed improvement. The entire experience in all those years was always very positive. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Treating them like family and educating them that your eye health is just as important as how you see with your corrective lenses. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with family, watching sports-Phillies, Eagles, and Penn State.

Undergraduate Education: I graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College with a BA degree in Chemistry, first in my class and Magna Cum Laude. I also received a BS in Visual Science from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Optometry School: I went to optometry school at Pennsylvania College of Optometry and was an Honor Graduate (top 10%) in 1988. Professional Achievements and Associations: Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry; Member of Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honorary; Member of the American Optometric Association (Cornea and Contact Lens Section member); Member of the West Virginia Association of Optometric Physicians (past member of the board in various offices and committees); For 10 years was a Clinical Examiner for the National Optometry Board Part III. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Cited by PCO for Excellence in Pediatric Care; Certified in the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease; Certified in Advanced Ocular Therapeutics and Systemic Medications; Interests in myopia management, dry eye management, and the treatment of eye disease and injury. The reason I became an optometrist is: During the summer between 3rd and 4th grade, I had to get my first pair of glasses. I hadn't known that I was not seeing things that I should, and I never complained, but when I said I couldn't read the menu to my little sister at Burger King, my father got worried. When I went to the optometrist, I was so scared, and I cried so much! But then when we picked up my new glasses, we went for a picnic lunch at a scenic overlook, and I couldn't hardly eat because I was amazed that I could see houses in the valley and leaves on the tree! Soon after my girl scouts group did a trip to an eye doctor's office, and ever since then I said I wanted to be an optometrist and stuck with that goal throughout school. My favorite part of helping my patients is: - There is no better reward than when you can do something to improve a person’s quality of life by helping them function more comfortably and see more clearly. I love it so much when patients tell me that they have never had an eye examination that was so thorough and that they appreciate how I have explained things to them in a way they understand. In my spare time, I enjoy: I have been active in robotics and STEM education in our area and was a founding member and president of West Side Robotics, a group to encourage and support teams and clubs using robotics to inspire learning in kids. I coached LEGO Robotics and VEX Robotics teams for eight years, leading several teams to state level competition awards. I served as a volunteer at the VEX Worlds competition. I also have been a board member of our high school band boosters’ program, and a supporter of the high school soccer team, as my sons have made their way through high school. With my youngest now graduating, I will miss being a part of that!

Undergraduate Education: B.S. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. M.S. Northern Illinois University. Optometry School: O.D. Illinois College of Optometry 1989. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association. Indiana Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: American Board of Optometry. The reason I became an optometrist is: I have a strong interest in science and health. Optometry combines both disciplines. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Letting patients know their eyes are healthy. In my spare time, I enjoy: Running 5K races, Reading, Walking my dogs.

Dr. Zumberger graduated from The Ohio State University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and a minor in Life Sciences. In 2017, he earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Dr. Zumberger completed externships at the W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC, and Mid Ohio Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Columbus, OH. Dr. Zumberger's areas of interest include treatment and management of ocular disease, and primary care optometry.

Dr. Gabbard attended Wittenberg University (Springfield, OH) and was pursuing a biology degree before she was accepted into Indiana University School of Optometry in 2014. She received a Bachelor of Science in optometry in 2016 as well as her optometry doctorate in 2018. Dr. Gabbard enjoys all aspects of primary care optometry as well as ocular disease.