Our Doctors

Dr. Ewers is originally from Portland, Indiana. Her early interest in optometry led to two Associate of Science degrees in Optometric Technology and Opticianry at Indiana University. She continued on and received her Bachelor's degree at Indiana University, Bloomington and earned her Doctorate of Optometry from the prestigious IU School of Optometry in 1995. While enrolled as a graduate student she was an Assistant Instructor for three years and Assistant Supervisor of interns and technicians in the Atwater Clinic Dispensary. Dr. Ewers was awarded Member of the Year by Alpha Phi Omega. Dr. Ewers has over 15 years in practice and 22 years in the optical field. She is a member of the American Optometric Association, Indiana Optometric Association, Central Indiana Optometric Society and Sports Vision Section of the AOA. Her professional interests include medical optometric care, contact lenses and sports vision training.

Dr. Jennifer Faber is originally from Auburn, Indiana. She attended Purdue University for herr Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences. She then received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. During her internship year, Dr. Faber partook in extended ophthalmology training at two distinguished practices- Eye Associates of Southern Indiana and Eye Surgeons of Indiana. Dr. Faber quotes, “Being active, outdoors lovers that my family and I are, we were ecstatic about moving to not only North Carolina, but Asheville! We have always wanted to settle down in this area of the state.” Dr. Faber lives with her husband Ryan along with their two small children, Brinley and Hudson. She also adds, “In my free time, I love to be with family and friends, go camping or to the beach, go hiking, enjoy live music, or attend sporting events.”

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University; Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Recipient of United States Air Force Senior Commissioning Scholarship followed by active duty assignments in Virginia, South Korea, Washington state and Nevada, Fellow, American Academy of Optometry 1984, Fellow Emeritus 2018. Adjunct Professor for Clinical Practice for Indiana University School of Optometry, Southern College of Optometry and the Southern California College of Optometry 1982-1984; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Dr. Fach has extensive experience in the diagnosis, treatment and management of inflammatory and infectious eye disease and glaucoma as well as co-management of refractive and cataract surgeries; What drives your passion for optometry? Vision is our primary sense for interacting with our world. Resolving impairments and improving performance is most satisfying. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Preserving and enhancing vision performance to allow the maximum possible enjoyment of any lifestyle and activity. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? I want my patients to leave with a significantly better understanding of what it takes to achieve vision performance that allows them to thrive. How are you impacting your local community? Dr. Fach co-founded Champions Prison Ministries in 2004 and has been in continuous service to the Texas prison system as a Bible teacher and worship leader. Hobbies/Interests: Dr. Fach is an accomplished nature photographer, bicyclist, hiker, camper and grandfather. He and his wife Christine have four grown sons and 19 grandchildren.

Undergraduate Education: University of Houston; Optometry School: NOVA Southeastern; Professional Achievements/Associations: International Gold Key Honor Society Member, Texas Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Ocular Disease & Glaucoma; What drives your passion for optometry? My family has been plagued by glaucoma but not only them. Myself included. I’ve been on drops for over 10 years. I’ll be a forever doctor and a forever patient. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I show my patients how I can improve the quality of their vision in every aspect of their lives. From the morning to the night and from distance to up close and everything in between. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? It’s special to be a part of transforming my patients eyecare experience because they place their trust and their families trust in me to take good care of them. It’s rest assured that I have their best interest as my top priority. How are you impacting your local community? I will occasionally put on screenings for local churches. Hobbies/Interests: I love God, my family, and football.

Undergraduate Education: Miami-Dade College with honors and a degree in Vision Care Technology. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University.

Undergraduate Education: Texas Tech University. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases routine vision and eye health care, contact lenses, and laser refractive surgery consultation. I am also an active member of the American Optometric Association and the Texas Optometric Association. And finally, I volunteer in multiple charity organizations including Relay for Life, Race for the Cure, and the American Diabetes Organization. Hobbies/Interests: Attending Texas Tech sporting events, water sports, skiing, traveling, and spending time with family.

Undergraduate Education: Ferris State University. Optometry School: Michigan College of Optometry. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I enjoy the aspect of getting to know my patients’ visual needs and then offering them solutions in eyewear options and ocular health management. Hobbies/Interests: When I am not working, I am usually at an ice arena or baseball field watching our sons play sports.

Undergraduate Education: City University of New York; Optometry School: New England College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA, FOA, NEFOS, AAMOC, IAOMC; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Scleral Lenses, Myopia Management, Orthokeratology; What drives your passion for optometry? The satisfaction that I receive each and every time I help someone see better and improve the quality of their lives and the lives of the people the interact with. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By consistently providing the highest level of care in a compassionate manner to each and every patient I encounter. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Helping people with degenerative corneal diseases and giving them back not only there vision but all the freedoms and independence that comes with it. It is not only vision changing it is life changing. Hobbies/Interests: Beekeeping, Woodworking, High Performance Driving, High power rocketry and sourdough bread baker.

Undergraduate Education: St. Vincent College. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry. How are you helping your patients live their best lives? I’d like all my patients to leave the office with a pleasant experience and any eye problems solved! Hobbies/Interests: Any type of exercising and spending time with family.

Undergraduate Education: University of the Incarnate Word; Optometry School: University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Specialized in traumatic brain injury vision therapy/rehabilitation and pediatrics; How are you helping patients live their best lives? My goal is to help patients achieve their best possible vision to improve their quality of life. Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, cooking, reading, and traveling

Dr. Feifke earned his first Optometry degree from the Witwatersrand Technicon in Johannesburg, South Africa. After teaching and practicing in South Africa for seven years, he emigrated to the US where he completed the Doctor of Optometry Program at the New England College of Optometry in Boston. Dr. Feifke believes in giving back and has been actively involved with VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity), both as a fundraiser and active participant in numerous missions to Nicaragua, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic. Dr. Feifke is past president of the New England chapter of VOSH. Dr. Feifke is a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, as well as a member of both the American Optometric Association and the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists. In his spare time, Dr. Feifke is passionate about keeping fit and has run seven Boston Marathons. Due to a running injury, he has taken to bike riding and takes part in many biking events in New England and afar. His hobbies include gardening, playing chess with his sons and making that perfect espresso!

Undergraduate Education: Mercy College. Optometry School: University of Houston. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I have been practicing Optometry for over 30 years. I believe my experience as a Board-Certified Therapeutic Optometrist has enabled me to continue to provide not only comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, contact lens fittings, and evaluations of binocular visual dysfunctions, but also, thorough diabetic eye evaluations and the treatment and management of various ocular diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. I am also astute in providing therapeutic care for more acute conditions such as conjunctivitis and ocular trauma, such as removing a foreign object, such as metal flakes, out of the eye. Because of my genuine concern for my patient’s well being, I treat them as if they were my friend or family member. This allows the patient to feel comfortable with me and therefore confident in my ability to provide exceptional care. Hobbies/Interests: Learning the guitar, motorcycle riding, well, trike riding, playing with my dogs and hanging out with my family.

Dr. Stefanie Fernandez was born and raised in Westerly, RI before moving to North Carolina where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Elon University. After living in Durham, NC and working as a DNA lab technologist, Dr. Fernandez decided she wanted to help people in a more personal way. She then moved to South Florida to pursue her Doctorate in Optometry from Nova Southeastern University and graduated as a member of Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society. In her spare time, Dr. Fernandez enjoys exploring new places with her husband and spoiling their pet tortoise, Reggie.

Undergraduate Education: UNC-Charlotte. I enjoy providing personalized care to my patients and improving their lives by educating them on their ocular health as well as prescribing the best eyewear, contact lenses, or eye drops. My hobbies are spending time with my friend and family, running, and watching TV.

Dr. Anthony Paul Ficarra is an optometrist. He is a graduate from State University of New York College of Optometry. He completed his Fellowship and then served as a faculty member. Among the most cherished award he has gotten is the Florida’s Senator’s Proclamation by Senators Silver and Webster: Recognizing the outstanding contribution of Dr. Ficarra and Faculty at NOVA Southeaster College of Optometry in improving the lives of children in Florida for service provided to 10,000 at risk children and in-need children (that is a significant impact in the classroom, in the sports teams, improved FCAT scores, and decreased juvenile behavior problems). He has lectured and done blogs on Diabetes Eyecare. He enjoys playing soccer, traveling and volunteering. He has volunteered in Mexico, Honduras and in RAM clinics in Virginia. His motto is: Let us provide you with the best eyecare, at the right time, and at the right place.