When we established The Vision Center, we set out to differentiate ourselves from the quick, impersonal
services that were being offered at some corporate eye care offices. It was our goal to place our
patients' visual
welfare as our top priority.
With this goal in place, we formulated four principles to guide us in providing for our patients.
By following these principles, we shall provide exceptional, quality eye care in the best possible manner.
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We will always place our patients' visual
health as our main concern.
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We will provide the best possible vision
examination for our patients.
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We will only provide eyeglasses and
contact lenses of the highest quality and craftsmanship for every
patient.
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We will treat our patients with the
respect, dignity, and consideration that they rightly deserve.
Benefits of a Comprehensive Examination
Did you know that a comprehensive eye examination can uncover more than just eye and vision
disorders? Serious health problems, such as hypertension, diabetes,
multiple sclerosis, even a brain tumor, can be detected during an eye
examination. However, these conditions can only be detected if you receive
a thorough, unrushed, comprehensive eye examination, such as the exam you
will receive at The Vision Center.
Most people don't know what a complete eye examination includes.
See our complete examination checklist for a complete listing of all the
tests we routinely perform during our comprehensive eye examination.
Professional and Courteous Staff
From left: Dr. Thomas Cassidy, Jenny Starbuck, Sandy May,
Anna Therrian, Amy Smith, Dr. Brian Pierce
Dr. Thomas Cassidy
"Since earning my
degree I've continued to attend many educational seminars each year - even
more than required for my optometric license. This keeps me up-to-date
with the advances and changes in eye care."
Dr. Cassidy is
a 1984 graduate of Ferris State College of Optometry (now Michigan College
of Optometry at Ferris State University). Upon receiving his Doctor of
Optometry degree with honors, he practiced for three years in
Massachusetts at one of the largest contact lens practices in the state.
He also practiced two years in Ohio, before returning to his home state of
Michigan.
"I
believe that a patient is entitled to as much information about their eyes
as possible."
A firm believer in providing his patients
with the information they need to make the best possible choices about
their vision needs, Dr. Cassidy formed Visual Information Products in
1990. This company designed and manufactured patient information and
education devices which allowed optometrists to clearly and easily explain
complex ocular conditions to their patients. These products are used in
eye care facilities throughout the country.
"Taking
the extra time for any patient with a special need is a rewarding part of
my occupation. I especially enjoy working with children and athletes to
help them perform better in the classroom and in their sport."
Dr.
Cassidy enjoys working with children and devotes time to going to area
schools and speaking to school children about the importance of healthy
eyes. He also enjoys working with athletes to improve their visual
performance.
Dr. Cassidy lives in Canton with his wife Helene, and
two children Sarah and Andrew.
Dr. Brian Pierce
"Optometry
is a rapidly changing profession, and I want to help lead eyecare into the
future."
Dr. Brian Pierce is a 1992 graduate of Ferris
State University College of Optometry. His undergraduate education was
completed at Michigan State University. Optometric internships were
completed at Battle Creek Veterans Hospital, Southern Michigan
Correctional Institution, as well as at Ferris State University's
Optometric Clinic. These experiences gave him a wide variety of patient
care and ocular health experiences.
"I
have received the best education possible, and I continue to advance my
optometric education through continuing education classes and
workshops."
Dr. Pierce was one of the first optometrists in
the state of Michigan to be licensed to prescribe therapeutic eye
medications to treat eye disease and infections. He is an associate of The
Laser Center, one of the leaders in refractive laser eye surgery to
correct near sightedness, far sightedness, and astigmatism. He is
certified to provide preliminary and postoperative care to patients
undergoing laser surgery.
Dr. Pierce lives in Dexter with his wife
Mary, and his children Dylan and Breanna.
Memberships
Both
Dr. Pierce and Dr. Cassidy are Members of:
Certifications
Both Dr. Pierce and
Dr. Cassidy are Certified In:
- Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents
- Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents
- Cataract Surgery Co-management
- Glaucoma Treatment
- Laser Surgery Co-management
