Drs. John and Lori Smith opened their practice in January
1993 to provide comprehensive vision care for infants
through adults. Their practice expanded to its current
location in 2003. The doctors met at the Pennsylvania
College of Optometry (PCO) of Salus University in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where they received their
Doctor of Optometry degrees.
John R. Smith, O.D., M.S. graduated from The State
University of New York at Albany with a B.S. in biology. He
also received a Masters degree in Low Vision Rehabilitation
at PCO. His specialties include bifocal contact lenses,
orthokeratology, laser refractive surgery follow-up care,
low vision, and medical management of glaucoma.
Lori J. Smith, O.D., graduated from Penn State
University with a B.S. in biology. At PCO, she received
additional training in pediatrics and vision therapy. She
is a member of the College of Vision Development (COVD) and
specializes in learning-related vision problems.
Dr. John and Dr. Lori make their home in the Hamburg area.
They enjoy supporting their daughter and two sons in school
and community activities. Dr. John is past president of the
Hamburg Rotary Club and the Berks County Optometric
Society, he is also a board member of the Hamburg Our Town
Foundation. He and Dr. Lori are members of Zions Lutheran
Church, where they both serve on committees, including
property, Christian education, and handbells.
