Silverton Eye Care

	Leroy W. Gilge, O.D. Dr. Gilge graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 1967 with a BS in Biology, and from Pacific University in 1971 with a Doctor of Optometry degree. He has also completed graduate ocular disease courses from Penn State and Pacific. He regularly attends educational seminars such as the International Vision Exposition and the Great Western Council of Optometry meeting. Glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and cataract care are some of his primary interests. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, fishing, visiting family and camping. He enjoys trips to Chelan, Washington to see his daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren. He also enjoys spending time with his daughter who lives in the Portland area.
	Jessica A. Wilcox, O.D. Jessica Wilcox, O.D., joined Silverton Eyecare in October 2012. Dr. Wilcox graduated from Pacific University in 2000 with a B.S. in Biology. She received her Doctorate of Optometry from Pacific University, College of Optometry in 2005. Dr. Wilcox participated in the Amigos Club while in optometry school. The Amigos Club is a student run organization that helps to provide vision screenings and eye glasses to the less fortunate. With the Amigos club, Dr. Wilcox had the privilege to travel to Moldova to provide eye examinations for those in need. She also helped organize The Eyeball, a fundraiser for the Amigos Club to help raise money for mission trips. Dr. Wilcox had the opportunity to work with many different populations during her internships in optometry school. She travelled to Hickam Air Force Base and worked with military personnel and their families. While at Hickam she received a “coin” from a Master Sergeant for her excellent patient care. She then went to Kansas City, MO to work with a large ophthalmology clinic. While there, Dr. Wilcox got to train with specialists in retina, cornea, neurophthalmology and primary care. Dr. Wilcox completed her last internship in Oklahoma at a private practice, where she experienced providing eye care for a small town. Since graduating, Dr. Wilcox has specialized in primary care optometry, where she provides routine vision exams, contact lens fittings and medical examinations. When not at work, Dr. Wilcox spends time with her husband and two children. She enjoys volunteering in her daughter’s classroom and chaperoning field trips for her son. She also enjoys running and has recently begun competing in 10K runs. As a native Oregonian, Dr. Wilcox loves the coast and enjoys outdoor activities with her family.
	Seri - Front Office Seri is the friendly voice you hear when you call our office. She is here to assist you in scheduling appoitments, taking care of your account, and answering insurance and billing questions. She takes care of verifying insurance benefits so you know exactly what will be covered when you come in for your examination. With four years of experience, Seri is well versed in quality care and will be more than happy to assist you during your visit at our office.
	Dawn - Technician Dawn is responsible for getting you ready to see our doctors. She performs all the special testing and enters your information in the computer. She makes sure the doctors have all the information they need to complete a thorough examination. Dawn also runs the speciality equipment such as taking retinal photos and running the scanning laser. She will train you on contact lens wear and care if you choose to start wearing contact lenses. She has been enthusiastically taking care of our patients for the past ten years and always provides excellent service.
	Melissa - Optician Melissa takes care of all your glasses and contact lens orders. She is very knowledgeable in assisting you to choose the right frame and lenses for your needs. She knows right away what frame shape will suit you best and which lens choice will give you the best vision possible. Melissa has four years of optical experience and is expertly suited to giving you quality care.
	Specialists We have a network of referral sources, should you need more specialized care, and we provide co-management services with area ophthalmologists for cataract surgery or refractive surgery such as LASIK. We also refer to your family physician if you have issues from systemic problems that are showing in the eyes. This would include things like diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, and others.