Charles R. Mead, O. D.

Dr. Mead's practice encompasses people of all ages from pre-school through senior citizens. The practice serves contact lens patients, lasik patients, and many more patients with a variety of eye care needs. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry and returned to his native Minnesota to practice in Woodbury. Later, he completed training in therapeutic management of eye disease at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. By attending state and national continuing education, Dr. Mead keeps up-to-date on developments in medical care and new instrument technology. He belongs to the Minnesota Optometric Association, the American Optomtetric Association, and is involved in several charitable organizations. Dr. Mead resides in Woodbury with his wife, who is also involved in the practice.

Jessica L. Schara, O.D.

Dr. Schara received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Illinois College of Optometry in 2008. Due to her interest in the pediatric area, she then completed a residency in pediatrics and binocular vision at Illinois Eye Institute in 2009. Her residency consisted of working with newborns through geriatric patients, those with developmental disabilities, and visually impaired children. The focus of her residency included vision therapy, visual information processing, strabismus and amblyopia, in addition to primary care optometry. Through the InfantSee® program, Dr. Schara is certified to perform Comprehensive Exams for infants age 6 to 12 months. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD).

Linda S., Chrissy, Barb

Receptionists

We welcome patients upon arrival, checking in patients scheduled for exams. We direct the patient flow, finding the correct staff to help with your needs, and schedule future appointments through incoming phone calls.

Carol, Laurie, Mary Jo

Certified Orthoptic and Refractometry Technicians, Optomap Technicians

We guide the patient through the exam process. We gather and enter acuity and refractometry information for Dr. Mead & Dr. Schara. We also take digital retinal images (Optomap) and OCT images which the doctors interpret for the patient.  We make follow up calls to patients after their urgent visits to make sure their eye conditions are improving.

Linda, Darla, Nancy, Kala, Susie

Opticians

Our opticians have a combined total of 92 years of experience taking care of your eyeglass and contact lens needs.  After your exam,  we help you schedule your next annual exam, help you meet your visual needs that you and the doctor have discussed, provide education on new products which may enhance your vision, and answer any further questions you may have.  After your eyeglasses have been returned to us from our partner lab, we check them in to make sure they meet our finishing standards, notify you that the eyeglasses have arrived, and custom fit them to your face when you arrive for your fitting.   First time contact lens wearers will also meed with  Linda to be trained on how to properly wear and care for your contact lenses.

Sherry

Insurance Specialist

Sherry submits and processes your insurance claims.

Debbie

Records Specialist

Several days prior to your exam, I prepare your file.  Your insurance may need to be authorized and accompanying forms completed.  The electronic record is checked for correctness of or missing personal information and  any notes for the upcoming visit that the opticians or Doctors should be aware of.  I also check the appointment schedule at least 4-6 weeks ahead so appointment notification post cards can be sent (if you don't have an e mail address on file).  I often work with the receptionists to make sure that our office is ready for every appointment on the schedule.

Audrey

Practice Manager

Audrey manages the practice, is a resource for the staff, and also works in the optical.