The practice is owned and operated by Dr. Hoeppner. Dr. Hoeppner is originally from Northwest Iowa, but has been a resident of Arizona for over 30 years. Dr. Hoeppner is a graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in Biological Sciences and a graduate of The Illinois College of Optometry with a doctorate of Optometry degree. During her studies at the Illinois College of Optometry, Dr. Hoeppner was honored on the dean’s list and was a member of SVOSH (Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity) and the American Optometric Student Association.

As a practicing optometrist, Dr. Hoeppner is an active member of the American Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association Cornea and Contact Lens Section, and the Arizona Optometric Association.

Dr. Hoeppner has experience in all areas of optometry including, pediatric examinations, contact lens fitting, myopia management, ocular disease management and post cataract surgery and LASIK management.

Dr. Michele McKenna (formerly Dr. Whitacre) is originally from Michigan, where she graduated from Ferris State University with a Bachelor Degree in Biology. Dr. McKenna attended optometry school at Southern College of Optometry (SCO) in Memphis, Tennessee where she earned her Doctor of Optometry Degree. During her optometric studies, Dr. McKenna was a member of SVOSH (Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity), the American Optometric Student Association, and was president of the SCO Contact Lens Society. Dr. McKenna spent the first eleven years of her optometric career working with a large family-owned practice in Indiana. Dr. McKenna relocated to Arizona in 2011 and joined Perfect Focus Eyecare in 2019.Dr. McKenna has a passion for education, both learning new things herself and sharing her knowledge with others. She loves when patients come into the office with a desire to learn more about their eyes and enjoys answering patients’ eye health and vision related questions. Dr. McKenna has experience in all areas of optometry, including post cataract surgery and LASIK management. Dr. McKenna has four dogs, and spends a lot of her free time in training classes with them. She also enjoys photography, yoga, hiking, traveling, reading, doing puzzles, and watching movies.

Dr. Melody Young is originally from Miami, Florida. Dr. Young attended Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Vision Science and where she also attended optometry school and received her Doctor of Optometry degree. During her optometric studies, Dr. Young was a member of the American Optometric Student Association, and after graduating, completed her residency in Ocular disease at Braverman Eye Center in Florida. Dr. Young spent the first seven years of her optometric career working in ophthalmology practices and retail practices in South Florida before relocating to Arizona in 2014, and has now joined Perfect Focus in 2022.

Dr. Young is fluent in Spanish and enjoys teaching her patients about their vision and eye health. Dr. Young is married with three children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, camping, and baking with her children.

Dr. Vermeulen is originally from Mitchell, South Dakota. He completed his undergraduate education from the University of South Dakota and went on to earn his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2003.  Shortly after graduation, he relocated to Arizona, and has been serving the East Valley community as an optometrist for over 20 years.

With extensive experience across all areas of optometry, Dr. Vermeulen provides comprehensive care including pediatric eye exams, contact lens fittings, myopia management, ocular disease treatment, and post operative care following cataract and LASIK surgery.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Vermeulen enjoys watching sports, traveling, and spending quality time with his wife and two children, as well as his friends.  He is also passionate sports car enthusiast and regularly participates in local car shows and driving events. 

Gina is an Arizona native who is new to the optometric field. She enjoys helping patients and finds Optometry to be an enjoyable profession. She looks forward to expanding her knowledge in Optometry and spending many years with Dr. Hoeppner and the rest of the staff at Perfect Focus Eyecare. In her spare time, Gina enjoys baking and spending time with her two children.

Peter has been a resident of Arizona for over 26 years. He has lived all over the country, having been raised by parents in the military.

Peter has over 20 years of experience as an optical lab manager. Peter does hold his Opticians license through the Arizona State Board of Opticians. He has recently transitioned to a more conventional role of optician by helping customers with their eyewear needs and concerns.

Peter is the newest addition to the Perfect Focus Eyecare team, but he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Peter is an expert in troubleshooting, adjusting eyewear, lens manufacturing, and repairing damaged eyewear. His main focus is to ensure every patient receives excellent service.

Savannah joined the Perfect Focus Eyecare team in 2021. Growing up with a parent who worked for an optometry practice, Savannah quickly joined the field shortly after graduating from high school in 2013. Savannah has worked in different areas of the optical field, including working as an optometric technician, patient care coordinator, and fitting/dispensing glasses.

Working as an optician, Savannah found her passion for glasses. Savannah never stops adding to her own collection and is always keeping up to date on lens designs and trends. Savannah finds being an optician a perfect blend of fashion, science, and art. Savannah truly loves what she does and is always willing to go the extra mile to help someone find just the right pair. Savannah is excited to be a part of the team here and looks forward to working with you.

I'm an optician from Phoenix - where the sun's always shining and your glasses better have Transition lenses!  I first stepped into the optical world as an optometric technician, learning the ins and outs of eye care from behind the scenes.  It didn't take long before I realized how much I enjoyed not just the clinical side, but the personal side too.  I love helping people see clearly, feel confident, and leave knowing they've been genuinely cared for.  Every day brings new faces, new stories, and new reasons to love what I do. I've now been proudly working in the field for the past six years.  My next big goal is to become a licensed optician.  I'm excited to keep growing in an industry that continues to inspire me every day. 

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