our doctors
Dr. William J. Filchak, O.D.
Dr. Filchak was raised in Woodbury and attended Nonnewaug High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Connecticut in 1980, and graduated as a Doctor of Optometry in 1985 from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis,Tennessee. Dr.Filchak started his practice in Southbury in 1988, and is certified as an advanced optometric practitioner.
He provides the full spectrum of optometric services from general optometry, contact lenses, LASIK pre & post-op care, and the treatment of eye diseases. Dr. Filchak resides in Woodbury with his wife, Mary.
He provides the full spectrum of optometric services from general optometry, contact lenses, LASIK pre & post-op care, and the treatment of eye diseases. Dr. Filchak resides in Woodbury with his wife, Mary.
Dr. Michelene Todd, O.D.
Dr. Todd received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and her Doctorate of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. A member of the American Optometric Association and the Connecticut Association of Optometrists, Dr. Todd has been practicing for over 20 years, specializing in dry eye disease, specialized contact fittings, including toric and multifocal lenses, and emergency eyecare.
She has been a speaker and contributor to many ophthalmic and optometric audiences and journals on the topics of dry eye disease and contact lenses.
She has been a speaker and contributor to many ophthalmic and optometric audiences and journals on the topics of dry eye disease and contact lenses.
our services
eye exams
From childhood and throughout our lives, our eyesight is a gift for the enjoyment of the world around us. Regular eye care is so important to ensuring that we maintain that gift as we age. For all of our years here in Southbury, CT, we have been known as "the Doctor whose name is on the practice." That personal connection with our patients is the hallmark of our practice. It is why we should to be your primary eye care doctor.
With regular care we can often catch eye problems early when they are easier to treat or even prevent. With a regular eye exam with either Dr. Filchak or Dr. Todd, we can perform various vision tests and help make corrections so you may see more clearly and read more comfortably. We can also check the overall health of your eyes while looking for any trends that may affect your vision into the future.
After your eye exam, our professional staff can assist with the selection of frames and lenses to help you see clearly and look great too. We stock all the latest frame styles from the hottest designers, and we stay current with all the newest lens and contact lens technologies.
With regular care we can often catch eye problems early when they are easier to treat or even prevent. With a regular eye exam with either Dr. Filchak or Dr. Todd, we can perform various vision tests and help make corrections so you may see more clearly and read more comfortably. We can also check the overall health of your eyes while looking for any trends that may affect your vision into the future.
After your eye exam, our professional staff can assist with the selection of frames and lenses to help you see clearly and look great too. We stock all the latest frame styles from the hottest designers, and we stay current with all the newest lens and contact lens technologies.
optomap® retinal exam
Dr. Filchak highly recommends that you have an Optomap® Retinal Exam, a comprehensive method of evaluating, monitoring, and helping treat various eye conditions. This previously unavailable medical technology assists Dr. Filchak in viewing the retina to detect early signs of eye disease as well as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and cancer.
The Optomap’s ultra-wide view allows Dr. Filchak to confirm your retinal health, or discover signs of abnormalities or disease. This offers an opportunity for Dr. Filchak to diagnose eye conditions early, as well as other health conditions. The Optomap enables you and Dr. Filchak to determine the best course of action.
The Optomap’s ultra-wide view allows Dr. Filchak to confirm your retinal health, or discover signs of abnormalities or disease. This offers an opportunity for Dr. Filchak to diagnose eye conditions early, as well as other health conditions. The Optomap enables you and Dr. Filchak to determine the best course of action.
eyeglass guide & transitions lens demonstration
The EyeGlass Guide below will help you better understand the many lens choices available to you. This on-line tool will guide you through a series of questions about you, your lifestyle and your specific eyewear needs. At the end, you'll receive eyewear suggestions specifically tailored to meet your needs. EyeGlass Guide is brought to you by Transitions. View an instant demonstration of Transitions Photochromic Technology. See how lenses darken and fade back to clear to provide continual visual comfort and protection. Demonstrations brought to you by Transitions.
fashion eyewear
Dr. Filchak stocks the latest trends in frames from all the hottest designers. And we can often match or even beat the prices from other providers or the big box stores. Be sure to ask.
Coach, Nine West, Puma, Michael Kors, Banana Republic, Nike, Vera Wang, Ralph Lauren, Carrera, Versace, True, Religion, Penguin, Ray Ban, Charmont, Nautica, Marc Jacobs, Marchon, Silhouette, Kate Spade, Flexon, Safilo, Kay Unger, Adidas, Liz Claiborne, Maui Jim, Taylor Madison, Savvy, Vera Bradley, Harley Davidson, Candies, Luxottica, Koal
Coach, Nine West, Puma, Michael Kors, Banana Republic, Nike, Vera Wang, Ralph Lauren, Carrera, Versace, True, Religion, Penguin, Ray Ban, Charmont, Nautica, Marc Jacobs, Marchon, Silhouette, Kate Spade, Flexon, Safilo, Kay Unger, Adidas, Liz Claiborne, Maui Jim, Taylor Madison, Savvy, Vera Bradley, Harley Davidson, Candies, Luxottica, Koal
