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Albert O. Edwards, M.D., Ph.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist who has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. His expertise has been recognized by several agencies and publications including the list of Best Doctors in America.

He has fellowship training as well as medical and surgical experience in retinal disease, uveitis, and ocular tumors. His research has been published numerous times and he holds faculty appointments at both the Oregon Health & Science University and the University of Oregon. Prior to moving to Eugene in 2009, Dr. Edwards was a faculty member at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Dr. Edwards enjoys spending his free time with his wife and daughter or enjoying the outdoors. He is also an avid cyclist and when not in clinic or performing surgery can often be found on his bike.

Albert O.
Edwards MD, PhD

Retina and Uveitis Valley River Way, Eugene

Baylor College of Medicine (MD/PhD), University of Illinois (Ophthalmology), Oregon Health Sciences University (Retina, Uveitis, and Eye Tumors), Surgeon at Mayo Clinic Read Bio

Prior to becoming an optometrist, James Sharp, OD graduated from Oregon State University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics and again in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Before returning to school to study optometry he worked as an engineer for a small materials testing laboratory.

Dr. Sharp graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2014, having been a research assistant at the college’s Vision Performance Institute. He received the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association’s Student of the Year award and the Beta Sigma Kappa Award for Exceptional Research. Dr. Sharp is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Oregon Optometric Physician’s Association.

When Dr. Sharp isn’t seeing patients, he enjoys spending time with his family, camping, hiking, mountain biking and exploring Oregon’s nature.

James
Sharp OD

Optometry Greenwood St, Junction City

Pacific University College of Optometry Read Bio

William Dunn, OD, is an optometric physician who has been practicing in the Springfield, Oregon area for over 47 years. Dr. Dunn graduated from Northrup University in California and Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Dr. Dunn and his wife have called Springfield Oregon home ever since.

Dr Dunn’s strength is being able to relate to people from all walks of life and backgrounds. Dr. Dunn loves it when he is able to continue eye care across multiple generations of family—for example, when a long-standing patient brings their children for a vision exam. Dr. Dunn is your neighborhood optometrist, community partner and visionary.

Dr. Dunn has been an instrumental part of the Springfield community for decades, devoting his time to AYSO soccer coaching and acting as a leader in the Boy Scouts of America and the Eagle Scout Program. Dr Dunn is an Eagle Scout, as he says: “Once an Eagle Scout, always an Eagle Scout.” You could say he has helped people with their sight, and with a vision for their life opportunities and goals.

William
Dunn OD

Optometry Main St, Springfield

Pacific University College of Optometry Read Bio

John Wellwood, OD has been practicing optometry for over 21 years. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Illinois, he worked as a medical chemist for ten years before earning his OD from UC Berkeley. He got into optometry because he knew baby boomers would need glasses for reading, and wanted to bring a compassionate and detail-oriented approach to practicing medicine.

Dr. Wellwood joined Sterling Vision in 2019, but has been serving patients in Eugene for decades. In his spare time he enjoys cycling, karaoke and bluegrass music.

John
Wellwood OD

Optometry West 11th Ave, Eugene

University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry Read Bio

Peter Glennie, OD, graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 1987, and began his practice in Lewiston, ID before returning to Salem in 1992. Dr. Glennie’s practice merged with Sterling Vision in 2019, and he is excited to welcome his long-standing patients (as well as new ones) into the Sterling family.

Dr. Glennie specializes in primary care optometry, contact lenses and co-management of cataract and refractive surgery. At the core of his practice is building trusted relationships and providing exceptional patient care with patience and attention to detail. He enjoys skiing, golf, basketball, wake surfing and spending time with family.

Peter
Glennie OD

Optometry Edgewater St, Salem

Pacific University College of Optometry Read Bio

Benjamin Jager, OD is a board-certified primary care optometrist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease, including dry eye, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and macular degeneration. He also provides care for children and contact lens wearers.

Dr. Jager grew up in Baker City, Oregon and received his undergraduate degree from Oregon State University in 2011. He earned his doctorate in optometry at the Southern California College of Optometry in 2016 and went on to complete a residency program in primary care optometry at the VA Portland Health Care System in Portland, Oregon. During this time, Dr. Jager collaborated closely with other VA providers to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Jager is a passionate Portland Trailblazers fan. He also enjoys cooking, spending time with friends and family, and outdoor activities including running, hiking, and camping.

Benjamin
Jager OD

Optometry 223rd Ave, Gresham SE Oak St, Hillsboro

Southern California College Of Optometry Read Bio

Jason Friedrichs MD, MS is a specialized ophthalmologist and member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and is trained in a wide range of treatments for a multitude of eye conditions. He has an extensive background in oculoplastics, and treats conditions such as blocked tear ducts, entropion (a medical condition in which the eyelid folds inward) and ectropion (condition in which the eyelid turns outward).

Dr. Friedrichs is also able to offer aesthetics services to Sterling Vision patients, such as laser resurfacing, fat sculpting, Botox, fillers, laser hair removal and cosmetic eyelid surgery, plus premium lenses for cataract surgery.

When Dr. Friedrichs isn’t working to help his patients have access to affordable eye care, he loves running and hiking, especially in the Oregon outdoors.

Jason
Friedrichs MD, MS

Ophthalmology Main St, Springfield Valley River Way, Eugene

University of Illinois College of Medicine Read Bio

Alton Rossman, OD, graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2000. Prior to that he studied biology and literature at Pacific University. Dr. Rossman started his career in Montana but moved back to Salem and opened the West Salem Vision Center, which merged with Sterling Vision in 2019.

Dr. Rossman practices general optometry for all patients, and specializes in scleral lenses, managing LASIK, glaucoma and dry eye. He enjoys clinical challenges, and has donated his eye care services internationally in underserved areas of Mexico.

Dr. Rossman enjoys fly fishing, sports, amateur astronomy, skiing and motorcycles. Locally, he is involved in the Rotary Club of West Salem and served as a past president of the club.

Alton
Rossman OD

Optometry Edgewater St, Salem

Pacific University College of Optometry Read Bio

Darrin Fleming, OD received his doctorate at U.C. Berkeley, and was on the faculty there for five years while practicing in the area. He has been in Eugene since 1995, mostly managing patients with glaucoma, cataracts, and chronic eye conditions and diseases. He enjoys working with challenging cases, and believes that communication is the most important part of what we do as eye care providers.

Dr. Fleming is a member of the American Optometric Association and has served for multiple years on the board of the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association. He has represented the profession with our legislators for many years, both in the state capitol and in Washington D.C.

Outside of the profession, Dr. Fleming sings in a local choir, and has acted in and helped produce several movies with local independent companies.

Darrin
Fleming OD

Optometry Valley River Way, Eugene

University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry Read Bio

Nick Hedberg, OD graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in human physiology before attending Pacific University to obtain his Optometric Degree. He enjoys the technical aspects of optometry and making a difference in peoples’ lives by helping them see better. Dr. Hedberg has volunteered his skills internationally to help those in need of eye care in Ghana, Guatemala and the Philippines.

Dr. Hedberg’s services include comprehensive dilated eye exams, diabetic eye evaluations, contact lens fittings, glaucoma and macular degeneration monitoring and treatment, and emergency eye treatments. Positive, thoughtful and easygoing, Nick Hedberg has a friendly, upbeat and caring personality that is adaptable and blends well with a wide range of personalities. He grew up in Eugene, Oregon and truly enjoys serving people of the community he was raised in.

Dr. Hedberg enjoys weekend adventures to central Oregon or the coast, hiking, skiing, gardening, cooking, and sports, specifically his beloved Ducks. Dr. Hedberg and his wife, Gina, have a son and daughter, Maxwell and Cora.

Nick
Hedberg OD

Optometry Main St, Springfield

Pacific University College of Optometry Read Bio

David Hackett, OD, FCOVD graduated from the Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2014 after completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology at Kansas State University. While in Oklahoma, Dr. Hackett completed a two-month Vision Therapy externship with Dr. Ron Bateman, worked with the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) as the National Student Liaison, published several articles, and was awarded the COVD Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy.

Prior to relocating his family to Eugene, Dr. Hackett was part of a large multidisciplinary practice in Kansas City, and served as a clinical instructor to residents of the University of Missouri: Kansas City (UMKC) Department of Ophthalmology in contact lens fitting. During his graduate studies, he participated in the Special Olympics Healthy Eyes Exams, and traveled twice to Roatán, Honduras to provide optometric care to underserved areas of the island.

When he’s not at work, you can find Dr. Hackett around Eugene, at the Saturday Market, or on a bike trail. He is excited to be a part of the Eugene community, so feel free to stop him and say hi.

David
Hackett OD, FCOVD

Optometry ,
Vision Therapy Village Plaza Loop, Eugene

Oklahoma College of Optometry Read Bio