95 Results for Optometry near Apple Valley, MN

Dr. Monson Jr's Biography — Dr. Jay Monson is a native of Owatonna, MN and a graduate of Owatonna High School. He did his undergraduate work at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN where he received his Bachelors degree in Biology. His professional training was done at the Southern California College of Optometry serving residencies in the VA hospital in Los Angeles, March Air Force Base, Los Angeles Eye Center, Long Beach Naval Station, and the Eye Care Center of SCCO in Fullerton, CA. At SCCO he served as student representative on the admissions committee and President of his graduating class. He started his optometric career as an associate in a private practice in Owatonna, MN in 1983. In 1985 Dr. Monson started his own practice in Owatonna and expanded to Waseca in 1986. His locations have changed over the years to provide better care for patients and families in the Owatonna and Waseca area. Dr. Monson is a current member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Waseca Chamber of Commerce, and the Owatonna Chamber of Commerce. He is past president of the Owatonna Chamber. Dr. Jay is married to his wife Lois and father to sons Jer, Tom, and Jonathan, daughter Ann and son-in-law James. He enjoys running half-marathons with his children, woodworking, and fishing, His inspiration to become an Optometrist came from his uncle who practiced in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Dr. Sollom's Biography — Dr. Sollom moved around the Midwest and Northwest as a child and graduated from the University of South Dakota at Vermillion. There he received his Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, and Anthropology. For his Doctorate degree he attended the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. During optometry school he headed many organizations, including the student government and Gold Key International Honor Society. He received numerous awards including Colleague of the Year and graduated with honors. His internships in the Chicagoland area included ophthalmic surgical centers which incorporated developing pre and post operative care for the retina, cataract, and anterior segment surgeries, including refractive laser surgeries. He also entered an oculoplastic specialty internship for reconstructive and cosmetic pre and post operative surgery care. During his pediatric internship Dr. Sollom developed his skills (and fondness) for child and infant examinations and also became involved in the InfantSEE program. After graduation Dr. Sollom began working for several retail optical chains before founding and opening Focused Eye Care in 2007. Dr. Sollom was honored with the Young Optometrist of the Year award from the Minnesota Optometric Association in 2009 for his work as Chair of the Eye Care Benefits Committee, working to ensure you maintain the freedom to see the doctor of your choice for your eye care needs. He currently is chair of the Children’s Vision Committee and has been working with the Minnesota Department of Health to further vision care for children in the state of Minnesota. Dr. Sollom lives in Apple Valley with his beautiful wife and three daughters. You may find him enjoying the outdoors and seasonal activities around town. He enjoys hunting, running, boxing and is also always searching for great places to eat, so feel free to let him know your favorite restaurants.

Dr. Fontana's Biography — Originally from Rochester, MN, Dr. Fontana received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Minnesota. He earned his doctorate degree from the New England College of Optometry located in Boston, MA in 1983. Dr. Fontana then moved cross-country and completed his residency training at the American Lake VA Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Fontana relocated back to the southern metro where he and his wife have a daughter who now practices dentistry. He has been practicing optometry for over 30 years. His specialties include thorough comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, especially difficult to fit patients, the latest dry eye treatments, and the treatment and management of eye disease. Dr. Fontana will put you at ease, make you feel comfortable and make certain all you questions and concerns are addressed.