Our Practice
Devin Davis, ODDr. Devin Davis has been with the NorthWest Eye Center for almost one year and has practiced optometry for 20 years. Dr. Davis was born and raised in Wyoming, living in several communities before graduating from Riverton High School. He attended junior college at Northwest College then transferred to the University of Wyoming before graduating with a Bachelor of Visual Science degree from Pacific University in 1988. He received his doctor of optometry degree from the Pacific University College of Optometry in 1991. Devin began his career in a private optometry practice in Colorado following graduation. He practiced in Colorado for six years before moving to Wyoming where he continued to work in private practice for 11 years. He was employed with the Indian Health Services in Pine Ridge for three years before returning to private practice. Devin and his family moved to Chadron in June of 2010. His main interests are his faith, his family and sports which pretty much go together as his wife, Kim, is the Chadron High School JV volleyball coach and daughter, Maaryn, is a high school student playing for the Cardinal volleyball and basketball teams. His son, Tyler, wrestles at Chadron State and another son, Brandon, attends the University of Wyoming. Devin has been involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for several years. |
James Dickey, ODHow can you know more about the doctor that cares for your eyes? Perhaps by evaluating training, experience, clinical skill, and even "bedside manner" you can gain some insight. Yet every patient knows that it is trust that is most important. Who is this person to whom you entrust your eye care? Dr. James Dickey has been practicing optometry for more than thirty years, and has demonstrated his care and skills to thousands of patients during that time. After graduating with honors from Georgetown College, Jim attended The Ohio State University for his optometric training. Upon his graduation from Ohio State, Dr. Dickey established a practice in his native Ohio until his move west. Dr. Dickey's practice experience includes many years in his own private practice, several years in an eye surgery practice, and even a stint as a clinic instructor at the Ohio State College of Optometry. In addition to the "traditional" clinical experience he has, Jim has ventured overseas on many occasions to help the needy in third-world countries. Having cared for thousands of patients in the villages of Honduras, the homes of peasants in Ukraine, and even in the desert refugee camps of Iran, Dr. Dickey understands that eye care is a precious gift not to be taken for granted. Jim and his wife, Wendy, have lived in the Chadron area since 2004, though Wendy is originally a Crawford native. Jim has a great deal of experience in every aspect of the eye care profession, including: 1) Tackling virtually any contact lens challenge, including disposable contacts, lenses for astigmatism, bifocal contacts, and even special lens fitting for ocular pathologies. 2) Working with children. His easy-going style lets him build rapport with kids and get the best results from them. 3) Educating patients regarding their eyes and the best eye health choices for them. (Once a teacher, always a teacher.) 4) Listening. Knowing how to help a patient requires taking the time to know and understand that patient's needs. You can trust your eyes to the care you receive at NorthWest Eye Center because you can trust the doctor who provides it. |
Our StaffWe've been able to assemble a wonderful eye care team at NorthWest Eye Center: Jessica Bilby, CPOA, is our practice manager. She oversees our billing efforts and works in all areas of direct patient care, performing needed testing to assist the doctor in making the correct diagnosis for every patient. Her advanced training as a Certified Para-Optometric Assistant assures you she is extremely knowledgeable in every area of patient care. Mark Dannar oversees our lab work for all of our eyeglass ordering and manufacture. He's knowledgeable about your frame and lens choices and can offer suggestions to help you achieve your best visual outcome when purchasing eyewear. Donna Van Driel will help you in every aspect of your visit to our office including testing, contact lens care, and frame and lens selection. Donna's background and knowledge make her a vital part of the NorthWest Eye Center team. Nicole Jeffries is the newest addition to our staff. She joined our team when she moved to Chadron to attend college. Nicole is quickly learning all aspects of vision care and her pleasant personality and eye for fashion has been a benefit for the NorthWest Eye Center. |
Our Practice GoalsNorthWest Eye Center was founded to supply premium eye care to the northwest Nebraska market area with the following goals in mind: 1) Provide the highest quality optometric care including: 2) Provide stylish, affordable eyewear for everyone. Patients are often frustrated by the high cost of care in most private optometric offices, so are tempted to seek care from bargain providers. Pricing at NWEC is significantly lower, and those with insurance can often get complete care for only the cost of their co-pays.
4) Offer an on-site laboratory for faster service on prescriptions. Many single vision glasses can be made the same day. 5) Provide competitive pricing and in-stock availability on contact lenses. Our pricing is usually lower than buying from some internet company that provides absolutely no professional care for patients. 6) Conduct all our business in a fashion consistent with our Faith. |
