Meet Dr. Schmit
Dr. Schmit left the leadership team of a national laser vision correction company and his own private practice to join Vance Thompson Vision. With more than 20 years of experience, his primary expertise is in cataract and refractive surgery, corneal care, oculoplastics, and ophthalmic conditions like dry eye disease.
Dr. Schmit is also an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at the Kentucky College of Optometry, the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry, and Illinois College of Optometry.
Education
- University of South Dakota
- Illinois College of Optometry
- Vance Thompson Vision Fellowship
Awards & Honors
- Board Member, South Dakota Optometric Society
Personal & Hobbies
Dr. Schmit and his wife, Lori, have two sons in college, Gavin and Gabe. During his time off, Dr. Schmit can be found participating in many outdoor activities such as a round of golf, hiking, riding his bike, time on the lake, or traveling with family and friends.