Chamber welcomes Sandpoint Optometry

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Sandpoint Optometry to the organization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

After taking over the business from optometric physician, Dr. Thomas Wiley, who retired in 2012, Dr. Whitney Henker is looking to continue Sandpoint Optometry’s tradition of friendly, excellent service and thorough eye care. She said patients will experience the same attention to detail and thorough care they have come to expect from the office since 1991.

A graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Ore., Dr. Henker has been practicing optometry for more than 18 years in Washington and British Columbia. She joined Sandpoint Optometry in June 2012.

Dr. Henker enjoys the medical aspect of the practice and can diagnose and manage ocular diseases. She has many years of experience treating dry eye conditions and is committed to getting each patient comfortable with various treatment options. She also has years of experience in co-managing cataract surgery as well as laser refractive surgery.

One of the areas of the practice she is expanding is for contact lens fittings.

“There are so many new options for contact lens patients to experience better comfort, including contact lenses that allow patients to read with their lenses as well as see clearly and comfortable in the distance,” she said.

Dr. Henker also has many years of experience with new optical lens technology and she is excited to help her patients select a lens that will allows each patient to experience better vision.

With the aid of Nancy Clatworthy, office manager, Erin Wiley, optometric assistance, there are many exciting modern, stylish frames to choose from.

Sandpoint Optometry is committed to providing eye care for every patient and the number of insurance plans has been expanded.

Dr. Henker joined the chamber recently and is a member of the Chamber’s Women in Business, as well as a member of Ponderay Rotary Club.

Sandpoint Optometry is located at 1333 Superior St., Suite A, and is open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. For more information, visit www. sandpointoptometry.com, call them at 208-265-4140 or email them at drhenker@sandpointoptometry.com.