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Chris Teichmiller, OD

About Chris Teichmiller, OD

Undergraduate Education: University of Alabama at Birmingham; Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: 2006 Alabama Optometric Association Optometrist of the Year, Past President of the Alabama Optometric Association 2003-04; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Paragon CRT, Gentle Molding, Dry eye with Lipiflow; What drives your passion for optometry? Primarily, my grandmother passed as a result of a pituitary tumor not being diagnosed until she had lost her eyesight. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By providing the best eye health and wellness care, our patients will see their world in the best light possible. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. How are you impacting your local community? I have participated in a local version of Mission Makeover and Christmas Prayers to help those less fortunate afford eyecare. Hobbies/Interests: I love to golf and to travel. I am eager to see the prophetic ministry including signs, miracles and wonders return.
David Orwig, OD

David Orwig, OD

About David Orwig, OD

Undergraduate Education; University of Memphis, Bachelor's of Science, Biology; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Graduated Cum Laude from Southern College of Optometry; The reason I became an optometrist is because I had an interest in the health sciences in college and was introduced to the profession by a friend who was in optometry school. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking, and camping. My favorite part of helping my patients is solving a visual problem they have that has not been successfully treated before.
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Lindy Lewis, OD

About Lindy Lewis, OD

Undergraduate Education: University of Tennessee Martin. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry, 1994. Associations: American Optometric Association, Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians. Certifications: Diplomat, American Board of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Dr. Lewis has served patients of all ages in West Tennessee communities since 1994. As a board-certified optometric physician, she cares for a wide range of eye health and vision needs, from glasses and contact lens exams to complicated disease management cases using the fullest scope of optometric practice in Tennessee. Hobbies/Interests: In her spare time, you’ll find Dr. Lewis with her husband of 30+ years, Tim. They will probably be hanging out on their family farm, at the beach, or at church with some of their 4 children, daughters-in-law, and grandkids.
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Joseph Smay, OD

About Joseph Smay, OD

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, BS in Biology; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Alcon Speaker Alliance 2018-present, Transitions Pro Forum Member 2010-2020, Perc Key Advisor 2017-2019; The reason I became an optometrist is to help individuals see their best. My favorite part of helping my patients is helping them look and see better! In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my children.
Melanie Macbeth, OD

Melanie Macbeth, OD

About Melanie Macbeth, OD

Undergraduate Education: Colby College, Bachelor of Arts. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry, 2004. Professional Achievements and Associations: Fellow of the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (FAAOMC); Secretary, Executive Board Member, and Middlesex District Chair of the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists; Longstanding member of the following professional associations: American Optometric Association (AOA); Massachusetts Society of Optometrists (MSO); American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (AAOMC). Clinical Certifications and Specialties: In addition to primary eye care for adults and children, my specialties include orthokeratology, myopia control, and scleral and other specialty lenses; Certified fitter of MiSight Myopia Control soft lenses; Certified fitter of WAVE custom designed NightLens Orthokeratology lenses; Certified for Bausch and Lomb VST (Vision Shaping Treatment); Certified for Paragon Corneal Refractive Therapy. The reason I became an optometrist is: It perfectly combines my math and science background with my love of helping people. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I have a special interest in fitting a wide variety of contact lenses, especially for patients with complex prescriptions and visual demands. It gives me great pleasure to help people see their best! In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with family and friends, swimming, playing tennis, and enjoying the outdoors.
April Gussler, OD

April Gussler, OD

About April Gussler, OD

Undergraduate Education: Clemson University; Optometry School: University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Gold Key International Honor Society, COVD, OEPF, AAO, AOA, and state association member; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Residency trained in Pediatrics and Vision Therapy Rehabilitation at The Southern College of Optometry; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.
Seema Khanna, OD

Seema Khanna, OD

About Seema Khanna, OD

Undergraduate Education: York College of PA, completed 90 credits. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1997. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of AOA and POA. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Completed a 1-year residency in management of ocular disease and primary care. The reason I became an optometrist is: I started wearing contacts and glasses at a very young age. I loved my optometrist! He helped me see. I realized the true importance of good vision and felt that I wanted to help people see the world clearly! My favorite part of helping my patients is: My favorite part is knowing that I am helping my patients live their best lives through clear vision! In my spare time, I enjoy: I enjoy traveling, reading and spending time with my family and friends.
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Virginia Martin, OD

About Virginia Martin, OD

MyEyeDr. is your trusted community doctor providing the best in vision health care and the best selection of eyewear. We welcome all insurances.

John Knuth, OD

John Knuth, OD

About John Knuth, OD

Undergraduate Education: University of Minnesota; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA/WOA; What drives your passion for optometry? Helping patients improve their lives by improving their vision. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Seeing the child who is able to read the board for the 1st time, thus making school and learning that much easier is so rewarding. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. How are you impacting your local community? Have helped out with vision screenings at school and hunters safety courses. Hobbies/Interests: Golf/fishing/biking
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Kelly Reitzes, OD

About Kelly Reitzes, OD

Dr. Reitzes received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Kentucky in 2012. After undergrad, she attended Indiana University School of Optometry and graduated with her Doctorate of Optometry in 2016. During her optometric studies, Dr. Reitzes completed externships at the Lexington VA Hospital in Kentucky, Bennett and Bloom Eye Centers in Louisville, Kentucky, and Whitewater Eye Center in Richmond, Indiana. Dr. Reitzes is interested in all areas of Primary Care Optometry. In her free time, she enjoys running, reading, sporting events, and spending time with friends and family.