Dr. John Czaja at Eye Designs in Merrillville, IN has been serving the local community for 20 years. We are a full service Eye Care Center with compassion for our patients. We place a strong emphasis on education and communication. Our staff is dedicated to building great relationships and providing wonderful service for your vision, eye care, and eyewear needs. At Eye Designs we strive to offer our patients the newest in fashionable eyewear.
Dr. John Czaja at Eye Designs in Merrillville, IN has been serving the local community for 20 years. We are a full service Eye Care Center with compassion for our patients. We place a strong emphasis on education and communication. Our staff is dedicated to building great relationships and providing wonderful service for your vision, eye care, and eyewear needs. At Eye Designs we strive to offer our patients the newest in fashionable eyewear.
Dr. John Czaja
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John P. Czaja, OD, is a 1993 graduate of Purdue University. He received his post graduate degree from Indiana University School of Optometry in 1997, where he was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society. Dr. Czaja has practiced in several different clinical settings. They include a privately owned optical chain of nine stores, a multi-doctor private practice, and a large retail practice that earned “Store of the Year” honors in 2007 and 2010. In 2003, Dr. Czaja opened Eye Designs in Merrillville, IN, with strong emphasis on patient communication and providing excellence throughout the entire eye care experience. Dr. Czaja enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar and piano, traveling, and staying active by trail running, biking and swimming. |
Dr. katie fesko
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Katie Fesko, OD is a 1999 graduate of Indiana University Optometry School. She completed her undergraduate degree from Indiana University Bloomington, and is currently a Therapeutic Optometrist living in Dyer, Indiana.
Dr. Fesko enjoys taking time to connect with her patients and attend to all their eye care needs. She provides care to all ages, including: contact lens care, ocular health evaluations, eyeglass prescription needs, and treating dry eye disease. A busy mother of three, she is involved with many organizations around the community. Dr. Fesko is a member and treasurer of The Service League of Northwest Indiana, which donates to charities across the region. She serves on the board of directors for the Theatre at the Center in Munster, IN, as well as on the committee for the South Shore Arts gala, and delivers Meals on Wheels. Dr. Fesko is also a member of the Friends of the Cancer Resource Centre. Dr. Fesko enjoys exercising, spending time with her family and friends, trying new restaurants, and a great cup of coffee! |
LYNETTE
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Lynette is our full-time manager and a certified optician with several years of optical management experience. In addition to her management skills, she was an optical lab technician for 14 years. Overall, Lynette has over 25 years of optical experience. She received her certification form the American Board of Opticianry in May 2001. She has kept her certification current by completing continuing education courses throughout the years. This experience has allowed her to achieve the maximum level of knowledge on industry products and skills.
Lynette enjoys educating patients on the newest lens technology and speaks with professionalism and compassion. She is highly motivated and enthusiastic about customizing our patient's prescriptions by educating the patient on available options that will enhance their visual needs optically and cosmetically. |
BETTY
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Betty is a full-time optician and has been with us since 2006. During that time she has become very familiar with our patients and knowledgeable in how to meet their needs. Before joining the Eye Designs team, Betty worked for Carsons in the Estee Lauder department, a #1 cosmetic company. Her 20 years experience with them has given her a keen eye for fashion, colors, and knowing what blends well on each individual which is an asset in helping you pick your new glasses. Betty is also a wife, mother and grandmother. She is outgoing and is passionate about people, and will go above and beyond to help you with her outstanding customer service.
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April
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April has been in our office since 2015. She makes sure that each patient utilizes their insurance benefits to the maximum allowance. She can explain your insurance benefits, and assist you in picking out that new pair of glasses. April specializes in insurance billing, and is also an optician. She has been in the optical field since 2014, but is continually staying educated on new technology and advancements in the industry. April graduated with a diploma in Medical Billing and Coding and Medical Assisting. She makes an extra effort to make sure that our patients are taken care of and they leave the office confident in our patient care.
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REBECCA
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Rebecca is a full-time optician and has been with Eye Designs since 2016. She started in the field in the late 90's as an optometric technician in a private practice. A career change led her to work in the casino industry for many years. She brings over thirty years of outstanding customer service to our practice. Rebecca is always up to date on current trends and has an excellent eye for fitting the perfect frame to each individual. She is very knowledgeable about the exciting new technology available to our patients to create the best vision possible - from digital lenses to premium anti-reflective coatings. Rebecca is an avid motorcycle enthusiast. She enjoys her time spent traveling with her husband on their Harley and has logged 36 states so far. Her other hobbies include trying new recipes from her cookbook collection, attending any and all Beatle Fest events and working in her garden.
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