Our Doctors

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!

Dr. Mocklis received his undergraduate degree from Hobart and William-Smith College in Geneva, NY. During his graduate studies at the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA, he completed externships at the Brighton Marine Hospital in Boston, MA, the Boston VA Hospital, the New England Eye Institute in Boston, MA and Western Massachusetts State Hospital in Westfield, MA. He is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), the Cornea and Contact Lens Section of the AOA, and the New Hampshire Optometric Association. Dr. Mocklis is devoted to his family, his patients, and his staff. When he is not at work, he likes being active outdoors -- kayaking or boating with family, playing pickup basketball with friends, or participating in the Seacoast Century bike race (which he's done every year and plans to do so until he is 80). Dr. Mocklis is a native of Greece and was born on an island. He speaks the language fluently and returns to Greece every few years to visit family. Dr. Mocklis was interviewed by the Portsmouth Herald about the impacts of blue light from digital devices on the eyes.

Undergraduate Education: Villanova University, Bachelor of Science; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Completed Optometry Residency at Perry Point VAMC, Member of MOA and AOA; The reason I became an optometrist is because I started wearing glasses at a young age. When I was exploring the possibility of optometry as a career, my optometrist strongly encouraged me and brought me into his office to observe him. After just a few exams, I realized what an interesting profession it is! My favorite part of helping my patients is getting to personally know them over the years and finding unique ways to meet their visual needs. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my children, being outdoors, volunteering, and playing piano.

Undergraduate Education: Bradley University, Bachelor of Science. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, class of 2012. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association and Maryland Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Doctor of Optometry, licensed to practice optometry in Maryland and Virginia. The reason I became an optometrist is: To help patients see better. Sight provides ~80% of information needed to interpret our surroundings. Sharpening visual acuity can have great, positive effects on a patient’s job, schooling, or hobbies. It makes me so happy to help a school age kid see the white board better or help an IT specialist who gets headaches at the end of a workday. My favorite part of helping my patients is: potentially improving their everyday lives because they can see better. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my three kiddos and husband. We like taking family walks and watching the kids play soccer.

Undergraduate Education: John Carroll University - Bachelor of Science in Biology. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry Class of 2015. Professional Achievements and Associations: Graduated Magna Cum Laude; Member - American Optometric Association; Member - North Carolina Optometric Society; Member - Piedmont Optometric Society; Awarded membership into the Gold Key National Optometric Honor Society, which is the highest leadership honor society attainable by a student Doctor of Optometry. Selected as "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges" - in recognition of outstanding merit and accomplishment as a student. Elected to Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society. Ocular Instruments "Award of Excellence" as recognition of outstanding performance in the study of ocular disease. National State Club Liaison for Southern College of Optometry. Class Officer at SCO. Completed internships at: W.G. Hefner VAMC, Piedmont Eye Care Associates, The Eye Center at The Southern College of Optometry, Southern College of Optometry Department of Contact Lens, Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute, University of Rochester Center for Visual Sciences at Strong Memorial Hospital, and Lakeview Eye Care. Completed medical missions’ trips to Belize, Honduras, and Haiti with the association SVOSH, student volunteers in optometric services to humanity. Volunteered time and eye services at the Special Olympics, RAM (Remote Area Medical) trips, Project Homeless in Memphis, TN, and several different elementary schools for eye screenings. Research: Visual Acuities of Custom Silicone Hydrogel Toric Contact Lenses vs BVA Spectacle Rx? Moonan, J, Canton Hoins, S, Edmondson, W, Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN. Mckee, E NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry, Tahlequah, OK. Global Specialty Lens Symposium 2014. Characterization of Two-Photon Imaging with an Adaptive Optics Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope. Moonan, J, Hunter, J, Masella, B, Williams, D. Center for Visual Science, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY. Center for Visual Science, University of Rochester 2009. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Brilliant Futures MiSight Myopia Management Control Certified; Corneal Refractive Therapy Certified - Paragon Vision Sciences; National Board of Examiners in Optometry and Injection Skill Examination. The reason I became an optometrist is: I grew up in a large family in Rochester, NY. My mother is one of eleven children and thus I had the blessing of living within five minutes of twenty-nine first cousins. My grandfather was an eye doctor, a navy veteran, and had a strong faith, and he developed in all of us a sense of commitment to serving others. I always saw him as a role-model and my goal has been to make even a fraction of an impact that he made on the world. My favorite part of helping my patients is: In the past I dealt with some major health problems and throughout the countless hospitalizations and various surgical procedures I encountered a wide variety of doctors. Unfortunately, I didn't always have the best health care practitioners looking out for me, but they were overshadowed by the ones who did. That difficult time highlighted for me the importance of having a doctor who listened and who truly cared. I hope to care for my patients the same way that those doctors did for me. In my spare time, I enjoy: watching the Buffalo Bills go to the Super Bowl (at some point). I also enjoy working out, spending time with my friends, family, and fiancée, reading, playing golf, Charlotte Knights baseball games, snow, and water skiing, and traveling.

Education: High School- Carrollton High School- graduated 1972, West Georgia College- B.S. graduated 1975. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry - 1979 grad. Professional Achievements/Associations: SOPO - Society of Professional Optometrist. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Georgia Therapeutics Certified - General Optometry. What drives your passion for optometry? Helping people to see better. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Providing thorough exams and helping them to see their best. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Going beyond normal patient care to help people see. How are you impacting your local community? Active in church and local Lions Club. Hobbies/Interests: Golf, spending time with family and grandchildren.

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University, BS in Microbiology; Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, NC State Optometric Society, Eastern District Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Residency, Huntington VA Medical Center; The reason I became an optometrist is to help people see this beautiful world a little better and to make life a little easier for those who are having difficulty. My favorite part of helping my patients is getting to know each patient and their particular visual needs. Then helping them by finding the plan and tools to help them see their best. Life is hard enough. No need to add eyestrain to the list! In my spare time, I enjoy travelling, visiting family, and caring for my two rescue beagles. Did I mention travelling?

Undergraduate Education: B.S. in Psychology Pre-Med (Georgia State University); B.S. in Vision Science (Nova Southeastern University); M.S. in Health Science/Vascular Sonography (Nova Southeastern University). Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry Class of 2018. Professional Achievements and Associations: Georgia Optometric Association-GOA; Alcon Academy of Excellence Recipient; National Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Primary Care; Ocular Disease; Co-Management of Refractive and Cataract Surgery; Specialty Contact Lenses. The reason I became an optometrist is: I became an Optometrist because I enjoy caring for people and their visual needs. The concept of working on a visual problem whose solution would lead to better visual health for my patients is extremely rewarding. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Being able to provide a high level of care and the great opportunity to diagnose, treat, and manage various eye conditions and diseases. In my spare time, I enjoy: Traveling, exercising, creating health/beauty products, and spending time with family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: Capital University. Optometry School: The Ohio State University. Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, Ohio Optometric Association, Beta Sigma Kappa Society. What drives your passion for optometry? The continuing and expanding ability to positively affect patients' quality of life by allowing them to experience it with maximum clarity. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Providing personalized solutions for maximum visual and ocular health. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Providing an experience that is tailored to the patients' motivations for clearer vision in an practice environment where the experience is individualized, and service is both personable and memorable. How are you impacting your local community? With two kids in the local school district, I am involved with many activities and sports teams. Hobbies/Interests: Boating and Fishing with family, rooting on the Buckeyes!

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science in Vision Science. Ferris State University. Optometry School: Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University. Class of 1996. Professional Achievements/Associations: MOA/AOA. What drives your passion for optometry? I pride myself on providing the best possible visual solutions for every patient that entrusts me with their eyecare! Whether this involves prescribing new glasses or contacts or detecting ocular health problems that need attention! How are you helping patients live their best lives? By providing the best visual outcomes for each individual patient we are trying to remove the need to even think about your visual function. They just work! Hobbies/Interests: Chasing my two kids around, Golf, Watching sports (any sport), Travel, and Camping.

Dr. David J. Morris received his doctorate training from Pacific University’s College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon. After graduating, he moved back to his home state of Utah and completed a residency in primary care optometry and specialty contact lens fitting at the Salt Lake Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the University of Utah Moran Eye Center. Dr. Morris practiced optometry in a private practice setting in Utah until 2012, when he moved to Vermont with his family, so that his wife could pursue fellowship training at UVM Medical Center. Dr. Morris and his wife have two fantastic kids; ages 7 and 3. When not working, he enjoys ski mountaineering, running and being in the mountains. Dr. Morris is passionate about eye care and particularly enjoys the challenge of specialty contact lens fittings. This includes fitting soft multifocal contacts and cutting edge specialty gas permeable rigid lenses. He has particular expertise with patients requiring contact lenses for corneal diseases such as keratoconus or for patients who are experiencing a decline in their vision after refractive surgery. Dr. Morris also manages patients with glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eye and minor eye injuries. He is currently accepting new patients.

Undergraduate Education: West Virginia University; Optometry School: New England College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: West Virginia and American Optometric Associations; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: VST/CRT Orthokeratology, low vision rehabilitation, vision therapy; What drives your passion for optometry? It was ignited at age 11 when I received my first glasses and was immediately inspired to help others in the same way. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Exploring what patients' visual needs are and then providing optical goods, services, and strategies to meet these needs. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Delivering eye health care that exceeds the patient's expectations. How are you impacting your local community? I've given talks on various eye care-related subjects to various organizations and I've participated in the InfantSee initiative. Hobbies/Interests: Family activities, church, golf, travel, WVU Mountaineers sports.

Undergraduate Education: North Carolina Central University; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Pediatrics

Undergraduate Education: Seton Hall University; Optometry School: New England College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Fellow of American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, Connecticut Association of Optometrists; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Diplomate, American Board of Optometry; What drives your passion for optometry? Getting to work with patients to help them see the world the way it was meant to be seen. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By taking the time to listen to their needs and helping them to meet or surpass those needs. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Providing transformational eyecare means that you are helping the patients so that the last thing that have to think about is their eyes, they are just able to see the world without having to think about it. How are you impacting your local community? I am impacting my local community by providing the highest level of eye care for all members of my community. Hobbies/Interests: I am a soccer enthusiast. I play the guitar, enjoy working out. I roast and blend my own coffee.

Undergraduate Education: B.S. Biology, Lafayette College, Easton, PA. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA. Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA, VOA, SVOA. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Residency in Ocular Disease, Lyons Veterans’ Administration Medical Center, NJ. What drives your passion for optometry? The desire to help and serve others. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Helping everyone utilize their best vision for the tasks that they require and monitoring ocular health to ensure good vision for life. How are you impacting your local community? Involved in service and leadership through my church, board of directors for local homeless shelter, provide free eye exams through Remote Area Medical, local health fairs, and local free clinic. Hobbies/Interests: Family, hiking/walking, exercise, cooking, art, crafts.