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Ron Hawkins, O.D., Founder- Dr. Hawkins graduated from the Indiana University School of Optometry in 1969. Soon after graduation, he started a solo practice in Washington, Indiana and in 1994 he opened Optiks in Bloomington. Dr. Hawkins dedicated Optiks to provide the best technology, the most fashionable, exclusive eyewear and the highest quality lenses along with the most informed and friendliest staff in a classic, comfortable setting. Dr. Hawkins is now retired after 43 great years in practice! |
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Daniel Balcueva, O.D., Optometrist- Dr. Balcueva is originally from Saginaw, Michigan. He completed his undergraduate studies at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI where he received a bachelor’s degree in Applied Biology. Daniel attended Indiana University School of Optometry and graduated in 2012, and is part of the American Optometric Association and the Politcal Awareness Committee and Sports Vision portions of the AOA. Dr. Balcueva particularly enjoys contact lenses and ocular disease specialties. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and basketball among other sports. Dr. Balcueva joined Optiks in 2012. |
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Pam Weddle – ABO, Office Manager – Pam, our office manager, joined Optiks in 1995 and is certified by the American Board of Opticianry. You can reach Pam via email at pweddle@optiks.com |
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Meagan Byerly – ABO, Optician– Meagan received her Associates degree in Optometric Technology at the Indiana University School of Optometry in May 2008. Meagan has worked at Optiks since 2007 and she is certified by the American Board of Opticianry. You can reach Meagan via email at mbyerly@optiks.com |
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Hannah (Scooter) Walls– While a senior at Bloomington North, Hannah did her internship at Optiks and learned about the operations of a successful optical practice. She is now working part time with us while attending Indiana University. |
