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.

Dr. John Smith consulting with patient
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.

Dr. Lori Smith working with vision therapy patient
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.