
Expert Optometrist Dr. Mark A. Yoder
Dr. Mark graduated from Bluffton High School in 1982, did his undergraduate work at Taylor University and The Ohio State University, and graduated from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1989. He has practiced in Bluffton ever since. He loves all areas of Optometric care and enjoys fitting the latest designs of contact lenses, diagnosing and treating eye disease (macular degeneration, glaucoma, etc.), pediatric vision, co-managing surgical cases, and helping with his patient’s visual needs. He loves to travel; hang out with his wife, kids and grandchild; photograph sports and nature; be active in his church; and volunteer for various ministries.
Expert Optometrist Dr. Alan K. Yoder
Dr. Alan has been practicing Optometry in Bluffton since 1965. He went to high school in Berne, Indiana; did his undergraduate studies at the IU extension in Fort Wayne, IN; and graduated with a degree in Optometry from Indiana University. He loves this profession and has fit all types of contact lenses through the years. He was one of the first offices in Ohio to offer progressive multifocals and continues to fit the latest designs. He loves the continued relationship he has with his patients (some for over 50 years) and the ability to offer state of the art vision care. In his spare time he loves shuffleboard, golfing, traveling and hanging out with his family.

Expert Optometrist Dr. Nathan M Goedde
Dr. Nathan graduated from Kalida High School in 2005 and did his undergraduate training at the University of Findlay. He followed his dream of becoming an Optometrist at The Ohio State University College of Optometry, graduating in 2016. He did his residency training at Specialty Eye Institute in Toledo and then practiced for two years in the Toledo area while his wife finished her Nurse Anesthetist training. Dr. Goedde joined Family Eye Care Clinic of Bluffton in April of 2019 and loves helping people see better and utilizing the latest in eyewear design, contact lenses, and diagnostic equipment. He loves treating eye diseases and working with emergency care. In his spare time he enjoys the great outdoors with his wife and family, loves to fish, sit by a fire, play and watch soccer (Columbus Crew) or catch a Browns or Indians game.

Please call our office at: (419) 358-6076 if you experience loss of vision, double vision, swelling, infection or any eye emergency, contact us immediately for guidance. We’ll help you with the best treatment to prevent complications and promote long-lasting clear eyesight.
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