Undergrad Education: Indiana University – Bloomington. Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry. How do you provide care to your community? Primary care optometry and helping patients achieve their best vision possible. I love to get to know each of my patients individually and strive to be a leader in the community. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy golfing in my free time and spending time with my wife Erica and dog Finn. I am a fan of Indiana basketball and all Chicago sports teams, especially the Chicago Bears. I play the guitar and enjoy going to live music.

Undergraduate education: Eastern Michigan University. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry.

Undergraduate Education: University of Houston. Optometry School: University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I am committed to ongoing education and community service. For example, I have loved working with the See to Succeed program, which offers free comprehensive eye exams and eyewear to underprivileged students in Houston. Hobbies/Interests: Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, trying new foods, reading, hiking, and spending quality time with my husband, family, friends, and 3 pets.

Undergraduate Education: University of Florida. Optometry School: University College of Optometry. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy reading, baking, exercising, and spending time with my puppy.

Undergraduate education: Western Illinois University. Optometry School: Illinois college of Optometry I have practiced Optometry in Carol Stream since 1997. I pride myself in treating my patients like family and offer the best comprehensive eyecare for the entire community. Outside of Optometry I enjoy time with my four adult children. I am an avid gardener with my focus on bonsai trees as well as flowers and vegetables.

Undergraduate Education: Ferris State University. Optometry School: 5. Certifications/Awards: Michigan College of Optometry—I am currently completing a residency in ocular disease. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I have a special interest in the medical aspects of Optometry, multifocal contact lenses, and primary care. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, brunch, and spending time with my family.

Undergraduate Education: Northern Michigan University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. Professional Achievements and Associations: I am a member of the American Optometric Association and the Pennsylvania Optometric Association. I became an optometrist because I grew up with the experience of needing glasses and contacts at a young age. It sparked my curiosity about the human eye and the science behind best vision correction. Through my many years of schooling and clinical experiences, I recognized that being an optometrist wasn't just about diagnosing refractive errors or prescribing lenses; it was about building meaningful relationships with patients, understanding their unique needs, and helping them live their best lives with clear vision. Each patient encounter enforces the life-changing impact optometry has on all individuals. Hobbies/Interests: In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, watching the Green Bay Packers, and walking my puppy, Rudy.

Dr. Emma Gohmann is a dedicated optometrist with a heart for patient care. She splits most of her time between Manning, SC, and Mount Pleasant, SC, serving the communities at MED-217 and MED-218. Her journey began at Ohio University, and later, she pursued her passion at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. As a primary care optometrist, Dr. Gohmann thrives on making a difference in people’s lives by helping patients achieve better vision and ocular health. Outside the office, Dr. Gohmann enjoys tennis, pickleball, rock climbing, live music and the beach.