Our doctors are therapeutically certified optometrists providing comprehensive vision and eye-health examinations for all ages. In addition to complete routine vision care services including corrective spectacle and contact lenses, they also provide therapeutic eye care and medical management for various ocular surgeries/conditions including cataracts, LASIK, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, and macular degeneration.
Our optometrists are committed to the health of their patients and to the evolving medical advancements in optometry. They participate in at least 25 hours of continuing education each year. They are passionate about providing thorough, compassionate care to each one of their patients.
Dr. Robert Miller started a Private Practice in Hartville Ohio in 1992 and purchased the practice’s second location in Berlin, in 2003. The doctors divide their time between the Hartville and Berlin offices.
Dr. Robert Miller
Dr. Robert Miller was born in Sugarcreek, Ohio, and attended The Ohio State University graduating with a Doctorate of Optometry degree in 1992.
Dr. Miller is committed to his faith and family. He and his wife, Theresa, have been married since 1987. They are active members of Bethany Mennonite church and participate in Double Vision Ministries (DVM). DVM provides eyecare services to underprivileged people around the world while sharing the “Good News” of Jesus Christ!
In his off time, Dr. Miller enjoys spending time with Theresa and their eight children (six daughters and two sons), two sons-in-law and several grandchildren. The family enjoys a variety of outdoor activities as well as being a part of church and ministry opportunities.
Education: Doctorate of Optometry – Ohio State, 1992
Associations: AOA – American Optometric Association
FCO – Fellowship of Christian Optometry
DVM – Double-Vision Ministries
Dr. James Miller
Dr. James Miller attended Cedarville University prior to graduating summa cum laude from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2006—alongside his friend Dr. Randy Omlor. While he was interested in pursuing a degree in the medical field in college, his brother’s (Dr. Robert Miller) influence led him to narrow that pursuit to optometry. He really enjoys being able to use his optometric degree help people of all ages in a tangible way on a day-to-day basis.
The relatively family-friendly nature of an optometric practice schedule is an extra benefit for Dr. Miller since he and his wife, Natasha, have four daughters. They currently reside in Sugarcreek in the same house they purchased the year of his graduation (2006), and they are active partners at Mercy Hill Church in Berlin.
Dr. Miller enjoys spending time with his family, doing projects around the house, learning to smoke meat, and reading books as well as listening to podcasts—the latter two activities being primarily focused on theological content. Though he has mostly given up playing sports himself, he still enjoys watching his daughters play. Additionally, as of January 2024, Dr. Miller is also honored to serve on the Garaway Local Schools Board of Education.
Education: Doctorate of Optometry – Ohio State, 2006
Associations: American Optometric Association (AOA)
Ohio Optometric Association (OOA)
Dr. Paul M. Schanz
Dr. Schanz obtained his doctor of optometry degree from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2005. While at The Ohio State University, he also earned a Masters of Vision Science, and served as president of his class for all four years as well as president of executive student coucil.
Dr. Schantz believes that “people are more than just a pair of eyes.” With that in mind, he is currently enrolled in seminary classes at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He hopes this will help him not only to better serve his patients, in a hurting world, but that it will also aid him in assisting his congregation’s mininistry, where he leads the youth of his church. In addition, Dr. Schanz serve as Executive Council Secretary, and is blessed to be called upon as pulpit supply precher as need arises.
He is married to his high school sweetheart, Karen. Together they are blessed with two young boys, Benjamen and Lukas. As a family, they hope to faithfully follow the Lord, and to live their lives for His glory. In his free time (what’s that?), he enjoys reading, sports, playing games with his kids and helping coach their various athletic teams.
| Education: | Doctorate of Optometry – Ohio State, 2005 |
| Associations: | AOA – American Optometric Association OOA – Ohio Optometric Association |
