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Our Doctors Sharon M. Luckhardt, O.D., FCOVD
David A. Maze, O.D, FCOVD, FAAO
Joni Breuer, O.D
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Dr. Sharon Luckhardt was born in Chicago. She attended Sacred Heart Academy, University of St. Francis and Illinois College of Optometry where she earned a BS and OD degree. She is past president of West Suburban Optometric Society, a member of the American Optometric Assn., Illinois Optometric Assn., American Public Health Assn., a fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, a member of the College of Syntonics and a charter member of the Contact Lens Section of the American Optometric Assn. She resides with her husband, Thomas Plonka in Westmont and has two children, Catherine and Elizabeth.
Dr. David Maze was born in Elgin, Illinois. He attended Streamwood High School. He earned a Bachelor’s degree Cum Laude from Benedictine University (formerly IBC). He received an OD degree from Illinois College of Optometry in 2003. He completed a Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation residency program at the State University of New York State Optometric Center in Manhattan. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Assn, Cornea and Contact Lens Section of the American Optometric Assn, the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association and the Optometric Extention Program. Dr. Maze earned his Fellowship (Board Certification in Vision Thearpy) in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development in 2007. He is also a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry. He enjoys running and has run many road races including several marathons, and has completed several triathlons. He currently resides in Westmont.
Dr. Joni Breuer is the most recent addition to Drs. Luckhardt and Maze. She grew up in rural Remsen, Iowa and graduated salutatorian from Remsen St. Mary's High School. She then attended Iowa State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with honors, majoring in biology. She then received her doctor of optometry degree from the prestigious Illinois College of Optometry graduating Cum Laude. She is a member of the American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. She is currently making a home in Westmont with her husband, Josh. They enjoy biking and watching movies together.|
HISTORY OF THE PRACTICE This practice was founded by Dr. Henry Luckhardt in 1950. Dr. Henry was joined in practice by his daughter Sharon in 1965. Dr. Henry retired from active practice in 1978. Mr. David Maze worked in the office during college and during optometry school. After graduation and a residency in vision therapy he joined the practice as a partner thereby creating Drs. Luckhardt and Maze Ltd. in 2005. Optometrists are the major providers of primary eye care in the The doctor of optometry is a primary health care provider who examines, evaluates, diagnoses, manages and treats conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. When appropriate an optometrist will refer patients to and co-manage with other primary, secondary and tertiary health care specialties (i.e. internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology and its sub-specialties etc.). Wen accordance with state law optometrists prescribe, fit and dispense visual therapy programs, eye wear, and contact lenses, providing comprehensive vision and eye health care for all ages--infancy through senior-aged adults. An optometrist is the doctor of choice for routine eye health care and vision examinations. An ophthalmologist is an eye surgeon. Most surgeons specialize in a particular area of the eye. Today's modern optometrist has cornea specialists, cataract specialists, retinal specialists, glaucoma specialists and oculo-plastic surgeons on his/her eye healthcare team. Patient co-management between the optometrists and the appropriate specialist is customary to provide excellence in eye health care for their patients. |
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