Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: New York Institute of Technology, B.S., Biology; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Salus University; Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of American Optometric Association, North Carolina Optometric Society, Piedmont District Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Certified in Injections. Specialize in primary eye care, contact lenses, ocular emergencies, and pre/post ocular surgery care; The reason I became an optometrist is because as a kid I was influenced by my wonderful optometrist. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family. My favorite part of helping my patients is providing them with enough knowledge so we can work as a team to reach their eye care goals.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Arts, Pre-Optometry/Biology. Augustana College; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Associations: Illinois Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, Notary Public Association of Illinois; Dr. Micetich was born and raised in Coal City and lives in the Coal City area with his wife, Dr. Juli Weber Micetich and their three sons: Christian, Julian and Jonah. Dr. Micetich’s emphasis is in contact lenses, refractive surgery management and diagnosis and management of eye diseases. He is involved with the local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and is an active member of the Unit #1 Foundation and Greater Grundy County YMCA Board. In his spare time he enjoys running, water sports and vacations with his family.

Undergraduate Education: Wittenberg University. Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Comprehensive eye exams for adults and children. Contact lens fitting. Hobbies/Interests: Running, resistance training and reading.

Dr. Michael graduated from Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, Kentucky with a BA in Biology in 2009. In 2013, she earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry. During her optometry studies, Dr. Lang completed externships at the VA Medical Center in Pensacola, Florida and Columbia, South Carolina. Her specialties include contact lenses, ocular disease, and primary care. Dr. Michael is a member of the American Optometric Association and Kentucky Optometric Association.

Undergraduate Education: University of Georgia, Athens. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Personalized caring for his patients, many of whom have diabetes, high blood pressure, cataracts, glaucoma, and include a host of other medical/visual conditions. Hobbies/Interests: Avid outdoorsman who has visited over 100 U.S. national parks and counting! Recently backpacked in Canadian Rockies.

Undergraduate Education: Villanova University; B.S. in Biology. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Class of 1995. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Pennsylvania Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: NBEO, TMOD, Clinical Excellence in Pediatrics and Ocular Disease; Contact Lens Specialist. The reason I became an optometrist is: In 5th grade, I kept missing the baseball in the outfield because I couldn't see it clearly. After visiting an Optometrist and getting glasses and contact lenses I became the captain of the team. That's when I decided I wanted to make a positive impact on other people's lives. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Solving their problems, whether it be visual or medical and hopefully giving them a sense that I care for them as an individual. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my wife and 3 daughters while traveling, going to the beach and golfing.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science from John Carroll University. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry. Certifications: CPR. Professional Associations: Member of the American Optometric Association and Ohio Optometric Association. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I believe sight is vital to everyday activities. I know from firsthand experience, having started wearing glasses in the third grade, how important having an annual eye exam and updated glasses and contact lenses truly are. I strive to always provide patients with the best vision correction so they can enjoy life through the clearest lens possible. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, arts and crafts, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Ashlin Mikolich earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a focus on Ecology at Penn State University. After taking a year off to work as an optometric technician, she then went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry at Salus University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she specialized in primary care, contact lenses, and ocular disease, with a special interest in low vision services. While in school, Dr. Mikolich completed an externship in primary eye care in Mars Hill, which seeded her love for the mountains and western North Carolina. She then completed ocular disease rotations at both the James H. Quillen VA hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee and the Yukon-Kuskokwim hospital in Bethel, Alaska focusing on the native Yupik population. She also completed both a contact lens rotation and low vision rotation in Philadelphia. Dr. Mikolich is a member of the North Carolina Optometric Society, American Optometric Association, and local Mountain District Society of Optometrists where she is current Vice President. She works alongside her husband quarterly to bring eyecare to patients at the Black Mountain Neuro Medical Center. She formerly practiced in the Charlotte metropolitan area and is glad to bring her experience to Asheville. In her free time, you can find her hiking, camping, crafting, reading, or relaxing with her husband, cats, and turtle. Dr. Mikolich is excited to get you started with seeing and feeling your best with new glasses and contacts. She is also excited to bring special care to the practice including low vision and specialty contact services.

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.

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: University of Maryland, B.S. and George Mason University, Army, Medical Service Corps; Air-Force, Command and Staff College, Air War College. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, O.D. 1983. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Provides comprehensive eye exams, diabetic eye exams, contact lens evaluations, binocular visual dysfunctions, special eyeglass problems, and ocular disease management. Volunteer for Lions Club Vision Screenings. Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, Tropical Fish, Music Ensembles.

Undergraduate Education: West Virginia University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. Professional Achievements and Associations: Graduated with Honors - Cum Laude; American Optometric Association, Pennsylvania Optometric Association. The reason I became an optometrist is: Optometry is a wonderful specialty in healthcare that allows me to treat, and manage, many different facets of eye health, while maintaining a healthy work/home life balance. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Hearing their excitement when they see an improvement in their vision or eye health. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my two children, husband, and our two dogs.

Undergraduate Education: The Ohio State University. Optometry School: The Ohio State University College of Optometry -1991. Professional Achievements and Associations: AOA, OOA. The reason I became an optometrist is: I have always found the intricacies of the eyes and vision to be so fascinating. And having two eye surgeries as a child, I was inspired to want to help others with their visual function. My favorite part of helping my patients is: good vision is so crucial to our work and enjoyment in life that I find it a blessing to play a role in providing quality eye care to meet my patients’ needs. In my spare time, I enjoy: Reading, walking, biking, and spending time with family.

Undergraduate Education: Otterbein University. Optometry School: Ohio State University. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Vision is our most important sense, and I love being able to play a part in helping to ensure my patients have a higher quality of life they can enjoy. Hobbies/Interests: Motorsports, motorcycle touring, traveling, camping & hiking.

Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry, graduated 1996. The reason I became an optometrist is: The ability to provide better health and vision to my patients. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Seeing the satisfied look on their faces after receiving their eyewear. In my spare time, I enjoy: Fitness and any outdoor activities.

Undergraduate Education: Northeastern State University - Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry - cum laude; Professional Achievements and Associations: Fellow, American Academy of Optometry Diplomate, American Board of Optometry, Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians, American Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Low Vision Rehabilitation; The reason I became an optometrist is because of the life-changing impact vision correction had for me when I got my first glasses as a child. I wanted to help others experience that "aha moment" the first time they got their glasses and their world was forever changed! In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three sons, hiking, and crafts. My favorite part of helping my patients is promoting the importance of caring for their eyes and their vision. You're only given one set of eyes!! So whether it's through the proper contact lens or glasses correction or caring for an ocular health condition, I want to make sure my patients know what options they have available to have the healthiest eyes and the best vision possible!

Undergraduate Education: The Ohio State University. Optometry School: The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: Past president of the Ohio State College of Optometry Alumni Association. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Dry eye disease. What drives your passion for optometry? My passion for optometry began with my own vision problems as a teenager. I saw what a difference that glasses and contact lenses made in my life for school, sports, and daily activities. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By truly trying to treat each patient as a distinct individual with different needs and desires. I try to give outcomes that enhance their lives and solve problems so that each patient can see and function as well in their life as they can. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? It means having a patient go home and tell their family and friends that they have had the most pleasant health care experience of their life. We pride ourselves on treating each patient with kindness, respect, and creating great outcomes. How are you impacting your local community? Our office has an annual food drive at Thanksgiving time and a toy drive at Christmas. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, cooking, reading, watching Ohio State football.

Undergraduate Education: University of Pittsburgh; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Contact Lenses, Low Vision and Pediatric Vision; What drives your passion for optometry? 39 years of practice has allowed me to provide care for 3 generations in many families. How are you helping patients live their best lives? A precise prescription for glasses and contacts makes the entire world brighter. 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 been blessed to provide vision care in the Rockford area for so many years that I am recognized out in public everywhere. Hobbies/Interests: Speaking to local senior groups about eye health and sponsoring local theater.

Undergraduate Education: Southeastern University (Lakeland, FL) - Bachelor of Science in Biology. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry (Boston, MA) - Class of 2020. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, Florida Optometric Association, Lake Region Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Primary Eye Care, Contact Lens Exams, Diabetic Eye Exams, Pediatric Eye Exams, Emergency Eye Care. The reason I became an optometrist is: I became an optometrist because I wanted to provide a practical service while connecting with people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether it be prescribing glasses or contacts for clearer vision, diagnosing, and managing a vision-threatening disease, or annual monitoring of ocular health, optometry provides me the opportunity to improve my patients’ daily lives. My favorite part of helping my patients is: My favorite part of helping my patients is spending a few extra minutes educating them about their eyes. I believe that the more we understand about our body, the better we can care for it and the better our lives will be! In my spare time, I enjoy: In my spare time, I enjoy exploring Central Florida with my husband, Josh and my dog, Bear. We love traveling to new places and are always open to recommendations!

Undergraduate Education: I graduated Cum Laude from Robert Morris University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Optometry School: I attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry and graduated in 2017. Professional Achievements and Associations: I completed externships at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, Feinbloom Low Vision Center, and a contact lens specialist site. I am a member of American Optometric Association (AOA), the Pennsylvania Optometric Association (POA) and the Western Pennsylvania Optometric Society (WPOS). Clinical Certifications and Specialties: I completed my third-year rotation at Complete Family Vision Care and fell in love with the practice and their style of patient care. I joined Complete Family Vision Care in June 2017 (now MED) and enjoy providing comprehensive ocular care for individuals of all ages. The reason I became an optometrist is: I have always wanted to help improve others’ lives. I worked in the optical field for almost nine years prior to becoming an optometrist. I was inspired by the way a simple pair of new glasses/contact lenses can drastically change someone's life in a positive manner. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Empowering them see the world clearly and confidently! In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my family and tending to our farm. My husband and I own horses, alpacas, chickens, and many other furry friends!