The founder of Focused Eye Care, Joel D. Sollom, OD, is an optometrist with vast experience in providing comprehensive eye care for the whole family. Located in Lakeville, Minnesota, Dr. Sollom performs eye examinations, pre and post surgery care, as well as prevention and treatment of acute and chronic eye diseases.

Dr. Sollom attended the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree with emphases in biology, chemistry, psychology, and anthropology. He continued his education at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, where he earned his Doctor of Optometry degree. While there, Dr. Sollom was a member of the student government and Gold Key International Honor Society.

Through his internships, he gained experience in pre and post operative care of the retina, cataract, and anterior segment surgeries. Dr. Sollom also participated in a pediatric internship and an oculoplastic specialty internship for reconstructive and cosmetic pre and post operative surgery care.In 2009, Dr. Sollom earned the Young Optometrist of the Year award from the Minnesota Optometric Association. He’s chair of the Children’s Vision Committee and works with the Minnesota Department of Health to improve vision care for children throughout the state.

When he’s not at the office, Dr. Sollom enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys time outdoors, hunting, running, and boxing. He’s also a connoisseur of local restaurants and likes eating at places his patients recommend.