At Omni Eye Specialists, Dr. Eric E. Schmidt, a visionary in optometry, leads our team. With over 30 years of experience, he founded our practice in 2006 with a simple yet profound vision — to provide world-class, state-of-the-art eye care in Wilmington.
Dr. Schmidt's journey in eyecare began when he graduated from the University of Illinois in 1983. He furthered his education by earning his doctorate from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Dr. Schmidt's commitment to excellence led him to complete a residency in Ocular Disease at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, followed by a prestigious one-year Fellowship in Glaucoma at the Scheie Eye Institute.
Not only is Dr. Schmidt an accomplished practitioner, but he is also an author of a textbook and a prolific contributor to medical journals. He shares his knowledge by lecturing internationally on critical topics such as glaucoma and dry eye therapy. He proudly serves as the President of the Optometric Glaucoma Society, an exclusive group consisting of the top 200 glaucoma providers in Optometry.
In addition to patient care and educating fellow professionals, Dr. Schmidt is a trusted consultant for many companies in the ophthalmic space. He is also the Vice President of Professional Development for KeplrVision, a founding partner of the organization.
Dr. Schmidt's patient care philosophy is grounded in providing exquisite care to each patient individually, always delivered with compassion. On a personal note, he is a loving father of three and has been happily married to his college sweetheart for over 30 years. Together, they enjoy the beauty of Wilmington and cherish their time on the water.