Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: Fairfield University, B.S. in Biology; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, Maryland Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary care, contact lens fitting, and refractive surgery; How are you helping patients live their best lives? By discovering the individual needs of each patient and tailoring my recommendation to best meet those needs. Hobbies/Interests: I love spending time with my family, traveling, and exploring the great outdoors.

Dr. Blake Smith graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Texas Tech and a Doctorate of Optometry, including certifications for Optometric Therapy and as a Glaucoma Specialist, from the University of Houston in 2007. He has served as the Panhandle Optometric Society President from 2009 to present. Dr. Smith and his family are members of Trinity Fellowship Church. In his spare time, Dr. Smith loves to golf, travel and spend time with his wife, Jennifer, and two daughters.

Dr. Smith holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis and attended the prestigious Indiana University School of Optometry where he received his Doctorate of Optometry. Dr. Smith is a member of the Indiana Optometric Association and the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society.

Undergraduate Education: University of Pittsburgh Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry Certifications/Awards: Primary Care Residency, VA Medical Center Memphis; Optometric Research Fellowship, VA Medical Center Boston Hobbies/Interests: genealogy, weightlifting, and traveling

Undergraduate Education: Purdue University; Bachelor of Science; Major: biology; 2002". Optometry School: Indiana University; School of optometry; 2006. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Indiana Optometric Association; Named Top Women in Optometry (back in 2006). The reason I became an optometrist is: I loved math and science in school. It was a natural gravitation towards the medical field because the physiology of the human body is just amazing. It took me a few years in undergrad to realize that optometry was the perfect fit for my personality. I love that each exam is a chance to problem solve and find solution to make people feel and see better. In essence, I get to spend my day making people better by giving them better vision to be more productive at life. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I love problem solving and connecting with my patients. I live in the community that I work and love getting to know my patients as people. I love running into them in town. My goal is to connect with my patients and better understand their needs/life so that I can provide the best eyecare solutions. I love to think outside the box because sometimes there are solutions for needs, they might not even know they are experiencing. In my spare time, I enjoy: I love spending time with my family. I have a 5-year-old son, so I am the stereotypical soccer mom and love it. I also have a mild form of muscular dystrophy and refuse to let it slow me down. It makes me appreciate even the small things in life more. I love to travel, read, and spend time with those I love.

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences. Optometry School: Salus University (Pennsylvania College of Optometry); 2001. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member, American Optometric Association; Member, Pennsylvania Optometric Association; Member, Central Pennsylvania Optometric Society. The reason I became an optometrist is: To use science in an interesting way to help people. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Seeing them have success with treatments or help that we can provide. In my spare time, I enjoy: Time with family, travel, taekwondo.

Undergraduate Education: Barry University - Bachelors of Science ; Major- Biology ; Optometry School: Nova Southeastern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Gold Key Optometric Honor Society; What drives your passion for optometry? My passion for optometry is driven by patient care. I really enjoy serving people and it's always a pleasure to learn their stories. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I am helping patients live their best lives by offering exceptional care by taking keen interest in the lifestyle of each patient. By taking the time to listen, I am able to cater each individual exam to the current needs of the patient. How are you impacting your local community? My hope is that after the pandemic, there will be more opportunities to get more involved in mission work. Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, painting, music & movies

Dr. Solberg has been here in Waukesha since 2000. Dr. Solberg had been working at a multi-office ophthalmology/optometry clinic for seven years before his own practice, gaining much experience in routine eye examinations and contact lenses comprehensive eye care including treatment of eye infections and disease, glaucoma, foreign-body removal, and co-management in cataract surgery. He is a long-time resident of southeast Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse before graduating from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1989. Dr. Solberg and his wife Lisa have three children.

Undergraduate Education: Graduated Texas A&M 1987. Optometry School: Graduated University of Houston College of Optometry 1992. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I want to help my patients have a great life by assuring the best vision possible and keeping their eyes healthy. Hobbies/Interest: I love to spend time with my wife, my children, my grandchild as well as my 2 dogs. I enjoy traveling and finding new restaurants.

Undergraduate Education: LeTourneau University - Bachelor of Science in Biology. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry – 2018. Professional Achievements and Associations: Texas Optometric Association; American Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Completed an Optometric Primary Care Residency at the Memphis VA Medical Center. The reason I became an optometrist is: To help people daily in a tangible way; whether that means adjusting their glasses prescription so they can read the newspaper each morning, fitting a teen in contact lenses for the first time, or taking care of that corneal abrasion after getting scratched in the eye. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Getting to know them on a personal level. Learning who they are and what they like to do not only help me determine the best solutions to their optical needs, but also makes the workday feel more like a visit with friends! In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my family, usually outdoors. My husband competes professionally in disc golf, so you can generally find us at one of East Texas’ several disc golf courses!

Undergraduate Education: Yeshiva University; Optometry School: New England College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Society, Mass. Society of Optometrists

Dr. Leah Soll graduated summa cum laude from Northeastern University with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. She received her Doctorate of Optometry from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry. She was proud to serve veterans, cadets, and active service members and their families as she provided optometry services as an extern at the Veterans Hospital in Jamaica Plain and at West Point Military Academy. Originally from Clifton Park, New York, Dr. Soll is happy to be living in the Boston area again. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach and spending time outdoors.

Undergraduate Education: University of North Florida, Bachelor of Science in Biology. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry (Boston MA). The reason I became an optometrist is: The eyes are truly fascinating and is a great example of how the whole body and brain work together. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I enjoy talking to my patients and listening to their needs to achieve an individualized patient centered approach. In my spare time, I enjoy: Relaxing, nature, food and culture, exploring new restaurants and places, exercising (particularly yoga, barre, Pilates), spending time family and with my pets- currently I have two cats.

Education: Bachelor of Health Science Degree, The University of Missouri-Columbia. Master of Arts Degree, Wesleyan University. Doctorate Degree in Optometry, The New England College of Optometry. Advanced Training: Residency in Contact Lenses and the Ocular Surface. The New England College of Optometry. Fellowship in External Disease, Cornea and Refractive Surgery. The Cornea Consultants and Laser Eye Center of Boston. For over 25 years I have enjoyed practicing Optometry and helping people see their very best. I am a member of the Connecticut Association of Optometrists and The American Optometric Association. In my free time, I walk for exercise, golf, and play tennis.

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Dr. Spencer was born and raised in Northwest Indiana. He earned his Bachelor of Business degree in 1992 from Texas Christian University. He attended the Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California. After receiving his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2006, he went on a VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity) trip to provide free eye exams and glasses to the underserved in the Dominican Republic. He recently retired from the United States Air Force where he practiced as an Optometrist for nine years. He participated in two military medical humanitarian trips; one to the Arctic Circle in northern Alaska and the other to the Kingdom of Tonga in the South Pacific. His wife, Ruth, is also retired from the United States Air Force, and they are blessed with two sons and a daughter who attend Frenship ISD. Dr. Spencer is a member of the American Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association, and the South Plains Optometric Society. Dr. Spencer specializes in Glaucoma/Therapeutic Optometry, Specialty Contact Lenses, Family Vision and Laser Vision Evaluations with the Laser Eye Center of Lubbock.

Undergraduate Education: Farmingdale State College, Bachelor in Bioscience. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I believe that sight is one of the most vital senses we have. As an optometrist, I can ensure that my patient’s eye health and vision is the best they can be. I provide comprehensive eye exams, and contact lens fittings, and can diagnose and treat ocular diseases. I look forward to seeing the excitement from my patients after giving them their best vision. Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, yoga, and spending time with my family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: Binghamton University (SUNY). Optometry School: SUNY Optometry class of 2003. Professional Achievements and Associations: member of Maryland Optometric Association. The reason I became an optometrist is: The eyes are the windows to the rest of the body! I was always fascinated those systemic diseases can be diagnosed from an eye examination! My favorite part of helping my patients is: I love helping people see clearly! In my spare time, I enjoy: reading, being physically active outdoors, and spending time with my friends and family!