Every appointment is thorough, comfortable, and personal. Our team takes time with each patient, so you can expect dedicated, one-on-one attention from start to finish. Here is what a typical visit looks like:
- You check in at our Goshen or Middlebury location with updated insurance information.
- A team member reviews your health and vision history to personalize your care.
- Your optometrist performs a comprehensive eye exam, including a prescription check and screening for conditions such as glaucoma and macular degeneration.
- Your doctor discusses findings and recommends next steps, which may include glasses, contact lenses, or a follow-up plan.
- If vision correction is needed, you choose from a wide selection of frames, contact lens styles, and specialty eyewear on-site.
Our providers also co-manage with ophthalmologists and surgeons when a patient's needs go beyond routine optometry.
Patients searching for an eye doctor Elkhart IN families trust choose Goshen Eye Care for its deep local roots and high-quality clinical care. The practice has served Northern Indiana since 1957, and our doctors are active members of the Indiana Optometric Association, the North Central Optometric Society, and various community groups. Services include comprehensive eye exams, pediatric and diabetic eye exams, contact lens fittings, eyeglasses and specialty eyewear, and vision insurance coordination. Explore our eye exams page to learn more.
Dr. David L. Cripe, OD
Dr. Cripe earned his Doctorate in Optometry from Indiana University in 1979 and served as an Optometrist in the U.S. Navy at Quantico, followed by five years in the Navy Reserve, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He also served as an Associate Professor in clinical optometry at the Pennsylvania School of Optometry and Indiana University. Active in the Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, United Way, and the North Central Optometric Society, Dr. Cripe brings decades of trusted experience to every appointment.
Dr. Stephens earned his Bachelor in Optometry in 1989 and his Doctorate in 1992, both from Indiana University, and joined Goshen Eye Care that same year. He remains active with the Indiana Optometric Association and served as Past President of the North Central Optometric Society.
Dr. Stickel holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Indiana University Bloomington, a Master of Science in Human Biology from Purdue University Indianapolis, and a Doctor of Optometry from Indiana University (2004). He served on the Goshen Rotary Club Board of Directors and organized school vision screenings across Elkhart County. His clinical focus includes pediatric eye care and contact lens services, and in April 2014 he was named Indiana's Young Optometrist of the Year.
Schedule Your Appointment With an Elkhart Eye Doctor Today
When you need an eye doctor Elkhart IN patients recommend, Goshen Eye Care is ready to serve you. Call (574) 533-4141 or visit our eye clinic location page to request an appointment. Reach us at 1722 Bashor Rd, Goshen, IN 46526, or 212 W Warren Street, Middlebury, IN 46540.
