Dr.
Steve
Wexler
received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1992.
His Externship training involved complex examination, studies and treatment of children and teens who had multifaceted visual-cognitive disabilities at the Marchman Rehabilitation Center in Chicago. Also, Dr. Wexler completed a secondary Externship at the Minneapolis Society for the Blind where comprehensive assessments of patients with partial sight were performed and optical devices were prescribed to suit their needs, lifestyles and daily living activities.
His field experience includes:
-Sports vision assessment for Junior Olympic Teams through with AOA doctors
-Served on Board of optometric advisors for laser vision company
-Received LASIK surgery in 1998
-Served as Examiner for National Board of Examiners in Optometry
-Associate doctor for refractive surgeon
-Private practice associate
-Provider for the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board
-Examined and treated over 120,000 patients
His volunteer experience
-Started eye care mission program to Duchity Haiti 2003
-Eye care mission team member to Ponte Sonde Haiti 2003
-Served local shelters for eye examinations and fitting glasses.
His hobbies include playing guitar and drumming, landscaping, home repair, and learning Spanish.