Meet Our Doctors

Heather Demos, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry and Bachelor of Science in Visual Science from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1999.  She also earned her Bachelor of Science in Zoology from The Ohio State University.

Dr. Demos has been actively involved in many aspects of the Optometry and local communities for over 20 years. She is a member of the Ohio Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.  Dr. Demos serves as an industry consultant, is part of the Ohio State affiliated faculty as a clinical instructor, and was a past president of the Ohio State Alumni Club.  In addition, Dr. Demos is a longtime board member and incoming president of the Huron Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Demos currently resides in Huron, Ohio, with her husband, their two sons, two spoiled dogs, and a tortoise.  When she is away from the office, she and her family enjoy golf, football, boating, music, and other outdoor activities.  They are all devoted sports fans of The Ohio State University Buckeyes and Cleveland-area teams.

One of Dr. Gale’s specialties is the hard to fit contact lens wearer. He has been fitting contacts since starting his practice and has seen many wonderful changes in both design and comfort.

He is a member of the Ohio and American Optometric Associations.

Gregory Hicks, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1984. He then completed an additional clinical study in Vision Therapy and Pediatric Vision Care at the State University of New York’s College of Optometry.    

Dr. Hicks serves as an Associate Clinical Professor at The Ohio State University College of Optometry where fourth-year optometry externs work alongside him daily.  He is also very involved in the professional optometric community, including the Ohio Optometric Association (OOA) and the American Optometric Association (AOA).

Dr. Hicks enjoys working with patients of all ages and has special interests in the fields of infant and child eyecare, as well as binocular vision and learning-related visual problems.  In 2006, Dr. Hicks was awarded the first Dr. W. David Sullins, Jr. InfantSee Award for his role in promoting infant eyecare issues on both a national and community level.

Dr. Hicks also takes an active role in numerous public service and community organizations, such as the Sandusky Rotary Club, the Erie County Chamber of Commerce, the Erie County United Way, The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Erie County, and the Boy Scouts of America.

Dr. Hicks and his wife currently reside in Sandusky, Ohio, and have three children.  In his spare time away from the office, he enjoys playing golf, water sports, and watching The Ohio State Buckeyes.

Robert Hill, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University in 1992 and earned his Bachelor of Science from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Dr. Hill has been practicing optometry since 1993, and he is therapeutically licensed to treat all diseases of the eye, including glaucoma and infectious diseases.  He is also certified in the co-management of cataract and LASIK surgery.

In his time away from the office, Dr. Hill enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, and is an avid Ohio State fan and snowmobiler.

Sandra Jones, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry in 2010 from the Illinois College of Optometry and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry at Miami University.  She completed a residency at Omni Eye Specialists in Denver, Colorado, with an emphasis on ocular disease and post-operative care for both cataract and refractive surgery. 

Dr. Jones chose a career in optometry to help patients of all ages take care of their eyes and improve their eye health.  She particularly enjoys all aspects of optometric care, including contact lens fitting and disease management, such as glaucoma.  Dr. Jones loves being able to help people see the world through the best vision possible.

Born and raised in Warren, Ohio, Dr. Jones currently resides in Solon with her husband and two children.

Erin Mackanos, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University in 2022 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2018 from Bowling Green State University.

Dr. Mackanos sees patients of all ages and provides primary eye care; including glasses and contacts, examining ocular health, treating eye emergencies and detecting ocular disease. As a child, she spent a lot of time at the eye doctor as she had strabismus (a cross-eye) and was treated with patching and glasses. During college, while looking into careers in the medical field, her father reminded her of her childhood exposure to optometry. Dr. Mackanos was able to shadow doctors in the area and fell in love with the profession.

She loves getting to know her patients and providing them with new technologies that may benefit their condition. Dr. Mackanos says her favorite part of her job is educating patients on their eye health so they can better understand their treatment plan.

When not seeing patients, Dr. Mackanos loves to spend time with family on the weekend, explore Cleveland, and try new restaurants.

Brian Kane, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry in 1996 from the Indiana University School of Optometry.

Dr. Kane is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Ohio Optometric Association, the Practice Management Association, and the Independent Doctors of Optometric Care.  He has also held board positions in local Chambers of Commerce, Lions Clubs International, the Cleveland Sight Center Advisory Board, and Rotary.

Dr. Kane provides state-of-the art comprehensive eye exams using laser and computerized technology. Dr. Kane strives to meet each patient’s visual needs by providing quality eyecare while also emphasizing a positive patient experience.

Dr. Kane specializes in eyeglasses and contact lens fittings, glaucoma and dry eye treatment, cataract evaluation, concussion assessment and tracking, and macular degeneration genetic testing.

John Kruszewski, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry cum laude from The Ohio State University in 1986 and completed his undergraduate studies at John Carroll University. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Ohio Optometric Association, and is also a past president of the Toledo Area Optometric Society. Dr. Kruszewski is also a volunteer and active member of the Sylvania Sunrise Lions Club and has served as the club’s president.

Dr. Kruszewski began his career as a naval officer serving as Staff Optometrist and Contact Lens Clinic Coordinator at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. As a young man, he learned about the importance of good vision and the impact it has on learning and overall quality of life. Dr. Kruszewski particularly enjoys being able to communicate with and educate his patients about their specific eye conditions and creating an individual plan to improve their vision and general eye health.

In his time away from the office, Dr. Kruszewski enjoys spending time with his family, snow skiing, exercising, and traveling.

Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the downtown area, going to shows at Playhouse Square as well as checking out the nearby beaches and parks! Dr. Kuta also loves to spend time with her pet tortoise, Ferdinand!

Dr. Jordan Spiess is a graduate of The Ohio State University and specializes in ocular disease and family optometry. Dr. Spiess especially enjoys making personal connections and getting to know each patient in his community.

Since childhood, Dr. Spiess wanted to be an optometrist. The experience of receiving his first pair of glasses and seeing clearly for the first time is a feeling Dr. Spiess wants to share with the world.

Dr. Strah is active in the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Ohio Optometric Association (OOA) where she is currently serving as the OOA Zone 1 Governor. Dr. Strah is also an Ohio State affiliated faculty member and enjoys being a clinical instructor to fourth-year students.

With a background in science, Dr. Strah knew that her interests were to work outside of a laboratory setting. She especially likes teaching patients about their eye health and visual system along with overcoming any obstacle to meet her patients’ visual needs. Dr. Strah particularly enjoys working with patients of all ages and fitting specialty contact lenses, as they can be challenging but rewarding at the same time. Overall, Dr. Strah loves being able to improve the quality of peoples’ lives by providing them with improved vision.

Dr. Strah lives in Huron with her husband, daughter, and their spoiled pug. In her personal time away from the office, Dr. Strah enjoys family nature walks, traveling to exciting new places, and experiencing all types of cuisines.

Dr. Andrea J. Yahraus was born and raised in Bryan, Ohio and graduated from BHS in 2010. She attended Trine University where she earned her Bachelors of Science in Biology and enjoyed time in the community and university orchestra. After graduation, Andrea moved to Bloomington, Indiana to pursue a career in Optometry at Indiana University School of Optometry. During her four years, Andrea was active in many organizations including Contact Lens Club, Private Practice Club, and Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity. This gave her the opportunity to do a mission trip to Rome, Jamaica in 2016 where she helped serve the local communities ocular health needs. Andrea did her external rotations at various locations including Northern Indiana VA Hospital in Ft Wayne IN, Vision Care Specialists of Des Plaines IL, Indianapolis Eye Care Center, and Atwater Eye Care Center in Bloomington, IN. Dr. Andrea Yahraus joined the practice in 2018. She looks forward to serving the Bryan and surrounding communities with ALL your eye care needs.

Dr. Zysik’s optometry career began in a group ophthalmology/optometry practice in Massena, New York, her husband Dr. Michael Zysik’s hometown. After purchasing a private practice, she relocated with her family to Perrysburg where she has been in practice since 1999. A member of the Ohio and American Optometric Associations, Dr. Zysik has a special focus in diagnosing and managing glaucoma and macular degeneration, dry eye disease and contact lens fitting.

Dr. Zysik’s strong interest in the sciences and healthcare, coupled with her passion for helping others, all played significant roles in her decision to become an Optometrist. Dr. Zysik says being an Optometrist provides her with many opportunities to build valuable patient relationships and allows her to play an integral role in improving her patients’ overall health and wellbeing.

Dr. Zysik and her husband, Dr. Michael Zysik who is also an Optometrist, have three children and reside in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Dr. Zysik has been in practice since 1994 and has a special interest in diagnosing and managing glaucoma and macular degeneration as well as providing surgical co-management of cataract and refractive surgeries. He also enjoys fitting specialty contact lenses, such as scleral and multi focal contact lenses. Dr. Zysik likes meeting and getting to know many different people and says it is very rewarding to improve and preserve a patient’s vision – our most valuable sense.

Dr. Zysik and his wife, Dr. Julie Zysik who is also an Optometrist, have three children and have become part of the Perrysburg community since 1999. He is a proud member of the Ohio and American Optometric Associations and the Perrysburg Rotary. In his spare time, Dr. Zysik spends time with his family and friends and, as an avid NHL fan, continues to enjoy playing ice hockey.

John Elchinger, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University in 2017 and earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from Adrian College.

Dr. Elchinger remembers his own experience of being near-sighted his entire life. He recalls getting his first pair of glasses in kindergarten, then being fitted for his first pair of contact lenses in 5th grade. He always enjoyed visits to his optometrist’s office because his doctor was able to help him see more clearly.

Dr. Elchinger knew from a young age that he wanted to become an optometrist, and he worked diligently towards that goal. He truly values the opportunity he has each day to help his own patients experience better vision in their everyday lives.

When away from the office, Dr. Elchinger enjoys spending his free time watching Ohio State football with family and friends, as well as reading and playing golf.

Peter Sforza, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University. He did his undergraduate studies at Youngstown State University where he studied Chemistry.
Dr. Sforza specializes in contact lens fittings, especially multifocal lenses. He saw the life-changing effects of eyeglasses at age 8 and decided to become an optometrist. Dr. Sforza enjoys seeing patients of all ages from children to seniors.
When Dr. Sforza is not treating patients, he enjoys quality time with his wife and family. He also enjoys spending time outdoors, golfing and biking. Dr. Sforza is a huge sports fan, especially of the Cleveland Guardians and all Ohio State University sports.

Growing up, Dr. Perigo worked for his father, who is an optician, by initially doing odd jobs around the office. Later he began making eyeglasses and assisting patients during their visits. Dr. Perigo enjoyed working side by side with his family while helping friends and neighbors and, ultimately, he decided to pursue a career in optometry.

With the use of the latest technologies and vision care solutions, Dr. Perigo enjoys being able to offer his patients the best service and care possible. He considers his patients to be neighbors and friends and values the relationships he makes with them.

When Dr. Perigo is not treating patients, he enjoys being a husband and a father.

Dr. Nault always enjoyed visiting the optometrist as a child and wants to create that atmosphere for her patients. She says her favorite part of the job is getting to know each patient and developing an individualized plan for their needs.

When Dr. Nault isn’t caring for patients, she enjoys spending her time outdoors, playing the flute, and fostering rescue animals.

Dr. Roytman enjoys seeing patients of all ages and caring for families over the years. She believes that one of the direct connections to improved quality of life is improved vision and eye health. Outside the clinic, Dr. Roytman loves to travel, hike, catch some live music, and try new restaurants.

As part of his undergraduate program, Dr. Murray had an opportunity to do a rotation with an eye doctor for the Chicago Cubs who was training hitters on the team to better track the baseball. Being a baseball player at the University of Charleston, Dr. Murray recognized the impact that an optometrist could have on athletic performance. He was excited about enhancing the visual function of athletes to improve their potential.

Dr. Murray specializes in glaucoma and the management and treatment of ocular disease. He says that he enjoys being a part of the lives of many families and developing personal relationships with patients since 1994. Having a positive impact on the vision of other people’s eyes and systemic well-being has been rewarding for Dr. Murray.

When he is not treating patients, Dr. Murray enjoys fishing, hunting, and playing golf.

Dr. Pipo was inspired to become an optometrist when he first put on a pair of eyeglasses. He knew from that moment that he wanted to help others see better.

As a family practice optometrist, Dr. Pipo enjoys the relationships he has formed with families in the community.

When he is not treating patients, Dr. Pipo spends time with his family and enjoys outdoor activities including sports and camping.

Dr. Davis finds gratification from helping his patients with their visual needs and was inspired to become an Optometrist due to the ability to make an immediate positive impact on patients’ day-to-day lives from a visual standpoint.

Dr. Davis is a fan of the Ohio State Football team and when he is not with his patients, he enjoys attending the games. (Go Bucks!)

Dr. Sika enjoys meeting and helping people from all walks of life and seeing the results of his patients’ vision is rewarding.
When he is not treating patients, Dr. Sika enjoys playing golf, traveling, sports and spending time with his family.

Specializing in contact lens and glaucoma management, Dr. Cherry finds it rewarding to be an optometrist and improve patients’ quality of life. Dr. Cherry taught clinical procedures, contact lenses, and ocular anatomy courses at Owens Community College from 1991 to 2002. He is now a doctor with The Lifetime Commitment Program (TLC) and provides pre-op care for patients with LASIK at TLC.

Dr. Cherry has been on the board of directors at Members Capital Credit Union since 1990 and has been president of the credit union since 1998. Dr. Cherry is currently chairman of the Sun Federal Credit Union Advisory Board.

Dr. Cherry enjoys gardening, golfing, traveling, attending the theatre, and following The Ohio State Buckeyes when he is not treating patients. He and his son live in Oregon, Ohio.

Victoria R. Louis, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Hiram College.

While attending optometry school, Dr. Louis interned at the Dayton V.A. Hospital optometry clinic and Professional Vision Care in Westerville, specializing in vision therapy and children’s developmental vision. She discovered her love for optometry while in grad school, initially studying genetic research. Dr. Louis enjoys being an optometrist because it allows her to make a noticeable and immediate improvement in people’s lives.

Dr. Louis is a member of the Ohio Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. She occasionally lectures on children’s vision and is a RealEyes presenter at local elementary schools. She also volunteers at the Mildred Bayer Homeless Clinic, doing eye exams on the patients there.

Dr. Louis enjoys golf, cycling, and needlepoint when she is not treating patients. She and her husband have two children and live in Bowling Green, Ohio.

When Dr. Crawford was 17, she received her first pair of glasses. She thought the process was exciting, and the experience inspired her to become an optometrist. Dr. Crawford enjoys helping people see the world around them clearly and comfortably.

When she is not treating patients, Dr. Crawford enjoys swimming, attending Toledo Walleye hockey games, reading, and collecting beach glass.