About Us
Our Team
Our Team
Our Story
Mark Hovander, Optometrist
- Started working in this office when in the 7th grade, answering the phones for his father on Saturdays.
- Began his Optometric career at University Vision Clinic in 1989
- Has completed over 70,000 vision exams, pre and post surgical exams and eye infection/disease appointments
- Comprehensive, thorough vision exams have always been a trademark of Dr. Hovander’s practice. Each vision exam includes a variety of tests including a digital scan of the interior of the eye. The initial prescriptions results are fine-tuned by having the patient’s vision checked in an actual far distance and/or near tasks exam. The resulting prescription can be used for glasses and/or converted towards contact lenses.
Paul Smith, Licensed Dispensing Optician
- Introduced to the optical field in 1994 and later became a faculty member at the Seattle Central School of Opticianry.
- Hand selects high quality ophthalmic eyeglass frames and superior lenses which provide the best optics possible for our patients since 2000.
- Provides meticulous, personalized care to produce eyeglasses which are specific to each person’s visual needs.
Richard Ackman, Contact Lens Specialist/Medical Specialist
- Started working at his father’s contact lens laboratory in 1974 where he made custom contact lenses.
- Specializes in “difficult to fit” contact lens cases, such as keratoconus and post surgical corneal transplants.
- Prefers working with independent eye doctors who provide higher quality products for their patients.
- He has served contact lens patients for over 30 years at University Vision Clinic.