Undergraduate Education: Loyola University, Chicago; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: General Optometry

Undergraduate Education: Carson Newman College; Optometry School: University of Alabama Birmingham School of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association and South Carolina Optometric Association; What drives your passion for optometry? Customer Service; How are you helping patients live their best lives? I listen to the patient to understand their visual needs at home, work and hobbies and present solutions to help. Hobbies/Interests: My kids and Music

Dr. McClelland has practiced optometry for 15 years. From ophthalmology co-management to primary care, he provides thorough eye exams and vision solutions, offering a full range of eye care services, from eye pain and diabetic exams to eyeglasses and contact lenses. Dr. McClelland trained at the Southern College of Optometry, where he specialized in contact lens fitting. He uses the latest technology, but also considers every patient’s history and visual requirements. Dr. McClelland knows how important your vision is to your quality of life. ‘I see each patient as a person, not just another set of eyes,” he said. Raised in Pennsylvania, Dr. McClelland is a graduate of The University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. He is grateful to be raising his children in Fort Collins. They spend their free time enjoying beautiful Colorado’s parks, mountains, rivers and lakes.

Undergraduate Education: BS University of Maryland. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1975. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Complicated contact lens fitting, including keratoconus, and multifocal. The reason I became an optometrist is: This is my 46th year of helping people see clearly and comfortably. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Explaining what I did and how it will change their lives for the better. In my spare time, I enjoy: Exercise and golf.

Undergraduate Education: B.S. Biology, Lafayette College, Easton, PA. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA. Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA, VOA, SVOA. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Residency in Ocular Disease, Lyons Veterans’ Administration Medical Center, NJ. What drives your passion for optometry? The desire to help and serve others. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Helping everyone utilize their best vision for the tasks that they require and monitoring ocular health to ensure good vision for life. How are you impacting your local community? Involved in service and leadership through my church, board of directors for local homeless shelter, provide free eye exams through Remote Area Medical, local health fairs, and local free clinic. Hobbies/Interests: Family, hiking/walking, exercise, cooking, art, crafts.

Undergraduate Education: University of Massachusetts Amherst; Bachelor of Science. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry; Class of 1993. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Connecticut Association of Optometrists. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Certified for Advanced Optometric Care in Connecticut; In the process of certification for MiSight, myopia control lenses. The reason I became an optometrist is: To help people see better. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Connecting with my patients and getting to know them. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my family, reading, travelling.

Undergraduate Education: Auburn University; Optometry School: UAB School of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Comprehensive vision care and primary medical eye care; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you?: Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.