Three core values all of our eye care team members share:

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Doing the right thing

We focus on one theme: do what’s right for the customer. We call this the Longe Difference, and that’s what separates us from everyone else.

Longe Optical — Certified Independent Optometrists

Lauren Dobson

Lauren Dobson, OD

Aaron Frey, OD

Aaron Frey, OD

Dr. Frey is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Optometry and brings two decades of experience to Longe Optical. Dr. Frey is also active in working with our optometrists and store teams to provide expert levels of patient care.

Christina Kennedy, OD

Christina Kennedy, OD

Dr. Kennedy is new to the Fort Wayne area after practicing in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Valdosta, Georgia, and Johnson City, Tennessee. She provides expert care through comprehensive eye exams, which include a full health check of the eye, along with fitting and evaluating contact lenses.

Gentry Kerwood, OD

Gentry Kerwood, OD

Dr. Kerwood, a Pennsylvania native, earned his undergraduate degree from The College of Wooster and his Doctorate of Optometry from The Ohio State University, graduating with honors. He offers a genuine, patient-centric practice style, striving to meet each patients’ needs with the best possible care. Dr. Kerwood practices general optometry and sees patients of all ages. He also takes special interest in pediatrics, neuro-optometry, and specialty contact lens fitting.

Zachary Laskovich, OD

Zachary Laskovich, OD

Dr. Laskovich graduated magna cum laude from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. He enjoys all aspects of optometry, including treatment and management of ocular disease, specialty contact lenses, binocular vision, and pediatrics.

Dr. Alex Lineback

Alex Lineback, OD

Dr. Alexander Lineback, a Fort Wayne native, attended IPFW (now PFW) as an undergrad and obtained his Doctorate of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale. Dr. Lineback is passionate about patient care and provides comprehensive eye examinations along with contact lens fittings. He is affiliated with the American Optometric Association, Nova’s Optometric Practice Management Association, and the Indiana Optometric Association.

Christopher Pataluch, OD

Christopher Pataluch, OD

Dr. Pataluch is an Indiana University School of Optometry graduate and has been practicing at Longe Optical since 1996. He specializes in providing comprehensive eye exams, including challenging contact lens fits, and is certified in treatment for managing ocular disease.

Lisa Pham, OD

Lisa Pham, OD

Dr. Pham is a Fort Wayne native and a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry. She enjoys practicing all facets of optometry, and especially enjoys creating meaningful, lasting relationships with patients.

Dr. Ashley Dues Schoenherr

Ashley Dues Schoenherr, OD

Dr. Ashley Dues Schoenherr, from Coldwater, Ohio, is a graduate of The Ohio State University School of Optometry. She strives in providing state of the art care in all areas of optometry with special interest in ocular disease, pediatrics, binocular vision/vision therapy, and specialty contact lenses.

Jonathan Szczerba

Jonathan Szczerba, OD

Dr. Szczerba is new to the Fort Wayne area, joining us from northwest Ohio. He graduated cum laude from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Dr. Szczerba practices all areas of optometry, striving to provide top-notch care addressing the specific needs of each of his patients. He particularly enjoys specialty contact lens fitting, and the treatment and management of ocular disease.

Kyle Weaver, O.D.

Kyle Weaver, O.D.

Originally from Portland, Indiana, Dr. Weaver  attended Indiana University School of Optometry in Bloomington, Indiana, where he received his Doctor of Optometry degree. Following his graduation from Indiana University, Dr. Weaver went on to complete an optometry residency at Ohio State University College of Optometry in Dayton, Ohio, where he gained valuable experience in the treatment and management of ocular disease.

Dr. Weaver has been a practicing optometrist for several years and specializes in advanced medical and peri-surgical care including surgical co-management for cataracts and the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases including macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, among others.

Longe Optical Leadership

Josh Quintana

Josh Quintana
General Manager
Joan Fisher

Joan Fisher
Operations Manager
Carrie Truex

Carrie Truex
Insurance Specialist
Sydney Braun

Sydney Braun
Store Manager — South
Emari Carroll

Emari Carroll
Assistant Store Manager — North Anthony
Cameron DeFord

Cameron DeFord
Store Manager — St. Joe Center
Caecilia Esmond

Caecilia Esmond
Store Manager — Lima Road
Lauren Heydenberk

Lauren Heydenberk
Store Manager — North Anthony
Brandi Kiner

Brandi Kiner
Performance Improvement and Training Manager
Kristen Lantz

Kristen Lantz
Store Manager – West Jefferson
Jody Lepley

Jody Lepley
Store Manager – Pine Valley