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Mishawaka

Mishawaka

Founded in 1991 by Dr. Richard Weiss and Dr. Bernard Nevel, our Mishawaka location serves as our flagship facility. This location features an optometry office with 12 exam lanes, a large optical shoppe, and a beautiful new office for surgical consultations. An on-site optical lab also ensures that patients receive not only quality frames, but custom, made-to-order lenses surfaced by our experienced lab technicians. Conveniently located within the Edison Lakes community, we feature a complete range of services to address all of your eye care needs.
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Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm | Sat 8:00am-12:00pm | closed Sun & holidays

Doctors at this location:

  • Kevin A. Danahey
    O.D.

    Dr. Danahey, joined Michiana Eye Center in 1993. He is certified through the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. He specializes in primary eye care, pre and post operative care, contact lenses as well the treatment and management of ocular disease.

  • Kevin R. Baxter
    D.O.

    Kevin R. Baxter, D.O.  is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist. He specializes in general ophthalmology and functional oculofacial plastics.

  • Richard D. Weiss
    M.D.

    Richard D. Weiss, M.D. | Founder of Michiana Eye Center, Dr. Weiss is a board certified medical doctor of ophthalmology . He has been practicing in the Michiana area since 1980.

  • Laura A. Cavadini
    D.O.

    Dr. Laura A. Cavadini, D.O. specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology with expertise in both traditional cataract surgery and laser-assisted cataract surgery.

  • Pamela M. Wise
    O.D.

    Dr. Pam M. Wise, O.D. joined Michiana Eye Center in 1996. Dr. Wise is certified through the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. She specializes in primary eye care, pre and post operative care, contact lenses as well the treatment and management of ocular disease.

  • Shannan E. Brown
    O.D.

    Dr. Shannan E. Brown, O.D. joined Michiana Eye Center in 2011. Dr. Brown is certified through the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. She specializes in primary eye care, pre and post operative care, contact lenses as well the treatment and management of ocular disease.

  • Andrew R. Anderson
    O.D.

    Dr. Andrew A. Anderson, O.D. joined Michiana Eye Center in 2013.  He is Board Certified in the treatment and management of ocular disease and focuses on primary eye care, pre & post-operative patient care, and contact lenses with an affinity for glaucoma management, diabetic eye disease, and pediatrics.

  • Lauren Sanchez
    O.D.

    Dr. Lauren Sanchez, O.D. joined Michiana Eye Center in 2014. Dr. Sanchez is certified through the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. She specializes in primary eye care, pre and post operative care, contact lenses and low vision, as well the treatment and management of ocular disease.

  • Stephanie M. Baxter
    O.D.

    Stephanie M. Baxter, O.D. joined Michiana Eye Center in 2015 and is Board Certified in Optometry. She specializes in primary eye care, pre & post surgical patient care, the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease, and has an affinity for fitting and dispensing contact lenses.

  • David P. Sonnenburg
    O.D.

    Dr. David P Sonnenburg, O.D. joined Michiana Eye Center in 2016. Dr. Sonnenburg is certified through the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. He specializes in primary eye care, pre and post operative care, contact lenses, as well the treatment and management of ocular diseases like glaucoma, dry eye disease and macular degeneration.

  • Timothy H. Blankenbeker
    O.D.

    Dr. Timothy H. Blankenbeker, O.D. joined Michiana Eye Center in 2018. With a diverse background in both Optometry and Kinesiology, Dr. Blankenbeker is happy to offer patients advice on pursuing total-body wellness, in addition to ocular health. He specializes in primary eye care and the diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular surface disease. 

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    Jane Underly - Patient Mishawaka, IN