Dr. Timothy Whitmire completed his undergraduate education at Pennsylvania State University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. He furthered his education by obtaining a Doctorate of Optometry from The Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He has been practicing for 5 years and has been with One Hour Optical for four years. Dr. Whitmire loves the field of Optometry because it allows him to give each patient their own, unique world view.

Dr. Stacy Hieb completed her undergraduate schooling at the University of South Dakota where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Chemistry. She furthered her education obtaining a Doctorate of Optometry from the Ohio State University College of Optometry. She has been practicing optometry for 23 years and has been with One Hour Optical the whole time! Dr. Hieb became an optometrist because she had such a good optometrist growing up. “I love being an eye doctor! The best part of my job is forming relationships with patients, many of them lasting a couple of decades.”

Dr. Danny VanDan completed his undergraduate degree at the University of California, San Diego where he earned a Bachelor of Science in General Biology. He furthered his education by obtaining a Doctorate of Optometry Degree from Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. VanDan started his career by working as an optician, technician, and office manager right after high school. With a great passion for the optometry industry, he decided to go back to school to be an optometrist to further his patient care abilities.

Dr. VanDan has been practicing optometry since 2013. He believes that “optometry holds a unique place in healthcare. Numerous patients will not see their primary care doctor or dentist regularly if they are feeling healthy. However, if their vision changes even slightly, they’ll go to an optometrist. Optometrists are trained to evaluate a patient’s health for various conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and many other diseases.” Outside of work Dr. VanDan enjoys spending time with his wife and little girls!

Dr. Michael Morovati received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2003. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Troy University.

Working on night-vision technology for helicopter pilots helped develop Dr. Morovati’s interest in the science of vision. Dr. Morovati took that interest and turned it into a long and successful career in optometry, which he has been practicing since 2003.

One of the most rewarding parts of being an Optometrist, as explained by Dr. Morovati, is seeing the smile on his patients’ faces after picking up their glasses for the first time.

Carol Lipton, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from Salus University’s Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2001, and graduated with distinction from Washington University majoring in Asian Studies and Comparative Arts. She is an active member of the American Optometric Association and the Colorado Optometric Association, where she served on the Low Vision Committee.

Dr. Lipton says being an optometrist provides her with many opportunities to be able to make a positive impact in her community. In practice since 2001, she has also participated in the Vision Van Program, the Migrant Workers Vision Care Program, and the Gift of Sight Program caring for disadvantaged neighbors. Dr. Lipton believes helping people see their best is one of the best parts of her day.

Dr. Lipton offers comprehensive eyecare for the entire family, and fits all types of contact lenses, including rigid gas permeable, post-surgical, toric, and bifocal lenses. She also has longstanding experience in the detection, management, and co management of ocular pathology, including cataracts, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and retinal disorders.

In her spare time, Dr. Lipton enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and traveling.

Aaron LaHoud, O.D. completed his undergraduate education at Minnesota State University Mankato where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and Chemistry. He continued his education obtaining a Doctorate of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. He has been practicing for 6 years and has been with One Hour Optical since June 2015. Dr. LaHoud enjoys helping others see their fullest potential and educating patients on ways to preserve their vision.

Dr. Michael Kruglet is seasoned Optiometrist with more than 10 years of experience caring for eyes of all ages. He is certified in scleral, corneal scleral and orthokeratology lenses as well as diagnosing and treating dry eye. Dr. Kruglet in his own words: “We all have to work and what better way to spend your day then by helping others. We all know someone, or have had a family member lose vision and it can be debilitating. Growing up I remember watching my grandmother struggle while playing her favorite card game due to macular degeneration and that’s when I knew I wanted to go into the eye field. Helping someone see clearer today than what he or she saw yesterday is what I enjoy most. Watching someone light up with excitement when they put on their glasses or contacts for the first time makes me proud to be an optometrist. Also, the wonderful relationships I’ve formed with my patients over the years is a close second.” Dr. Kruglet is a graduate of Creighton University.

Our doctor, Scott Dobson earned his Doctor of Optometry from Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University after receiving his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Oakland University in 1992.

Dr. Dobson has been practicing optometry since 1999, and his field of interest is in toric contact lens fitting. When asked what he likes most about being an Optometrist, Dr. Dobson said he enjoys improving people’s lives by helping to provide them with clear vision.