James C. Bieber, O.D.
Dr. Bieber attended Miami University and obtained his B.S. and Doctor of Optometry degrees from The Ohio State University, where he also did graduate work in physiological optics and in the care of exceptional children.
Besides being in private practice since 1968, Dr. Bieber's professional experience includes three years as the optometry officer for Dyess AFB Hospital in Abilene, Texas, and twelve years as a Clinical Instructor at the Ohio State College of Optometry, teaching in the areas of general optometry, orthoptics, and visual perception. He continues to help train future optometrists by serving as a Primary Care Preceptor for OSU Optometry externs. Dr. Bieber is the author of several articles published in professional journals. His practice interests center on contact lens care, the role of vision in child development, and therapeutic treatment of anterior eye disease.
He is a member of the American, the Ohio, and the Central Ohio Optometric Associations, Phi Gamma Delta social fraternity, Epsilon Psi Epsilon professional fraternity, and Beta Sigma Kappa international optometry honorary. Other memberships include First Community Church, University & Northwest Sertoma Club, OSU Alumni Association (Life Member) and OSU Optometry Alumni Association.
Dr. Bieber and his wife Janet have been married since 1965, and they have three adult children, Brad, Lynne, and Lorraine.
Patrick R. Dawson, O.D.
Patrick R. Dawson, O.D. joined Mt. Sterling EyeCare in 2001.
Dr. Dawson attended Mount Vernon Nazarene College and graduated with his Doctorate in Optometry from The Ohio State University in 1997.
Now in private practice in Springfield and Mt. Sterling, Dr. Dawson's professional experience includes Assistant Chief of the Eye Clinic in Wuerzburg Army Hospital at Germany, where he also served as Chief Preceptor and Clinic Instructor.
In addition, Dr. Dawson has taught at The OSU College of Optometry as a Clinical Instructor in the Primary Vision Care Clinic and in the Diagnosis and Management of Ocular Disease Clinic.
Dr. Dawson is currently a member of the American and Ohio Optometric Associations, Springfield Arts Council and Springfield Kiwanis. He loves spending time with his wife Kira and sons, Noah and Lukas. He also enjoys golfing and running and is an avid musician.
Our Staff
When you call Mt. Sterling EyeCare you’ll be greeted by one of our friendly staff who will assist you in scheduling an appointment that best fits your schedule. We’ll also help you to maximize use of your vision insurance.
You will find our staff at Mt. Sterling EyeCare pleasant and caring, as well as knowledgeable in the latest eyecare products. Every patient is given personal attention by one of our licensed opticians and is never rushed to make a decision about their choice of eyewear. Lens options are carefully explained and our stylists enjoy helping you select frames from the latest up-to-date selection. Our opticians will carefully dispense your eyewear to fit you personally. We take pride in helping you to make the right choice of eyewear to fit your individual lifestyle.
If you desire to join the millions of happy contact lens wearers, we will thoroughly instruct you in proper handling and caring for them. We’ll make sure you are comfortable with the insertion and removal of your lenses and keep you up to date on the latest designs and colors available.
We are sure that our staff will make your visit to Mt. Sterling EyeCare an enjoyable one!
