Dr. Dominique Oker
To learn about how Dr. Oker helps her communities with access to eye care
both around the world and locally, click the link below!
Dr. Oker received her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota, as a Dease scholar. Upon graduation, she went on to pursue her Doctorate of Optometry from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry, the only bilingual program in the Nation. During her last year of school, Dr. Oker completed externships at the Eye Care Center of South Florida, Pine Cone Vision Center and Minnesota Eye Consultants.
After graduating from optometry school, Dr. Oker returned to her home state of Minnesota to be with family and find an optometry practice to call home. After practicing for several months throughout the Twin Cities, in the fall of 2015, Dr. Oker opened her optometry practice Eden Prairie Eye Care. There she manages a small team and specializes in comprehensive eye care including routine and medical optometry in both Spanish and English.
When she is not busy with her practice, Dr. Oker enjoys giving back to her community by traveling to impoverished communities overseas, helping to provide eye care to those in need. Most recently, she visited a small town in the country of Colombia.
Dr. Quy Tran
Dr. Quy T. Tran grew up in the Twin Cities. He graduated from college at St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor of Science in Bio Med. He went on to attend optometry school at Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago where he graduated with a degree Doctor of Optometry.
Dr. Tran is an associate optometrist at Eden Prairie Eye Care on weekends and occasionally throughout the week when he is not practicing at his full time office. He resides in the Twin Cities area and enjoys experiencing delicious pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, and donuts all over Minnesota and the USA! If you have any good recommendations be sure to bring them along to your next appointment with Dr. Tran!
Dr. Lucas Schmidt
Dr. Lucas Schmidt received his bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. After earning his undergraduate degree, he spent the next four years at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. He graduated Cum Laude and was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society, Tomb & Key Honor Fraternity, and Gold Key Optometric Honor Society. After graduating Dr. Schmidt went on to complete an ocular disease residency, strengthening his passion for the management of complex ocular conditions.
Dr. Schmidt is a Wisconsin native, born and raised in Plymouth, WI. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, running, and all things outdoors. You can find Dr. Schmidt at Eden Prairie Eye Care during the week and some weekends! Schedule online with him today!
Meet Our
EP Eye Care Team!
Photos and bios coming soon!
Sam
Office Manager
Sam has been with EP Eye for just over three years! She is passionate about helping our office run smoothly and our patients see their best! When she is not in the office she enjoys making things on her sewing machine, arts and crafts and gaming. Say hi next time you're in the office!
Office Manager
Sam has been with EP Eye for just over three years! She is passionate about helping our office run smoothly and our patients see their best! When she is not in the office she enjoys making things on her sewing machine, arts and crafts and gaming. Say hi next time you're in the office!
Bridget
Eye Care Technician
Bridget is a recent graduate of St. Thomas University where she received her degree in neuroscience and competed in track and field and cross country! She is from Eau Claire and enjoys spending time with her family and dogs.
Melissa
Eye Care Technician
Arefat
Eye Care Technician
Eye Care Technician
Firdaush is currently studying two majors all while remaining active in extracurricular activities at school. In addition, she helps our team at EPEYE and her family restaurant! She enjoys competitive dance and has a YouTube Channel!
Firdaush
