Eye Discomfort? Learn if it's Allergies or a Cold

Eye discomfort can be confusing, especially during springtime. If you’re wondering if your symptoms are caused by allergies or a cold, let Regional Eyecare Associates give you the clarity you need. 

  • Eye Allergies: Often involve itchy eyes and watery discharge, without a fever. 
  • Cold-Related Eye Issues: Typically cause watery eyes, congestion, and possible fever. 

If you're not sure what's affecting your eyes, contact us for a professional diagnosis and treatment options. 

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About Us

Eyes are important indicators of overall health, in fact, there is a saying that “eyes are the window to the soul.” At Regional Eyecare we firmly believe this. Our comprehensive eye care goes beyond a prescription for glasses or contact lenses. At Regional Eyecare, we take the time to get to know you, your eye care history, and your vision needs. Our optometrists provide the expert care, advice, options, and follow up you need whether you are a new patient or an existing one.

  • Comprehensive Eye Exams
  • Emergency Eye Care
  • Pediatric Eye Care
  • Contact Lens Exams
  • Astigmatism Treatment
  • Dry Eyes
  • LASIK & Refractive Surgery Co-Management
  • Medical Eye Care
  • Presbyopia Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Sports and Specialty Eyewear Fitting
  • Computer Vision Syndrome and Prevention
  • Eye Allergies
  • Geriatric Eye Exams

Location & Hours

  • sunday Closed
  • monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • tuesday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • thursday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dr. Ryan Dement

Dr. Ryan Dement

Dr. Ryan Dement received his undergraduate degree from University of Missouri – St. Louis and doctorate from the Inter American University School of Optometry in Puerto Rico. He has traveled to multiple Spanish-speaking countries for mission work and has received... Show More

Dr. Ryan Dement received his undergraduate degree from University of Missouri – St. Louis and doctorate from the Inter American University School of Optometry in Puerto Rico. He has traveled to multiple Spanish-speaking countries for mission work and has received training in clinical Spanish. Born in Southeast Missouri and raised in Ridgeland, MS, he currently resides in Chesterfield. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, and golf. He is currently accepting patients of all ages and is happy to take care of your vision needs.

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Dr. Samantha Holland

Dr. Samantha Holland

Dr. Holland attended the University of Missouri- St. Louis College of Optometry where she graduated with honors and had the privilege to be the Student Marshall for her class. She was also awarded the Dr. R.A. Koetting Award for scholastic... Show More

Dr. Holland attended the University of Missouri- St. Louis College of Optometry where she graduated with honors and had the privilege to be the Student Marshall for her class. She was also awarded the Dr. R.A. Koetting Award for scholastic excellence and leadership and the Academic Mentoring Award for exceptional academic service to the students of the College of Optometry. Dr. Holland is a Southeast Missouri native, that is excited to now call O’Fallon, Missouri home. She enjoys exploring the area with her husband, Anthony, and their rescue pittie, Yadi.

Dr. Lisa Mackey

Dr. Lisa Mackey

Dr. Lisa Mackey completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Biology at the University of Kansas in 1989.  She then went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry degree, graduating with honors in 1993 from the University of Missouri-College of Optometry. ... Show More

Dr. Lisa Mackey completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Biology at the University of Kansas in 1989.  She then went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry degree, graduating with honors in 1993 from the University of Missouri-College of Optometry.  For almost 30 years she has worked with optometry and ophthalmology to provide outstanding eye care in the St. Charles and St. Louis areas. Her expertise includes contact lenses, the treatment and management of ocular diseases, and pediatrics.

As a co-founder of Regional Eyecare, Dr. Mackey is committed to providing patients with the most progressive, technologically advanced and professional eye care.  She believes that care, compassion and individual attention are critical in providing patients with the highest standards of comprehensive care. She feels fortunate to work with an outstanding team at Regional Eyecare to serve and meet the needs of our patients. She currently works out of the Winghaven and Highway K offices.

 

Dr. Mackey was born and raised in St. Louis and has five children.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, doing yoga and volunteering in her community.

Dr. Jenna Ossek

Dr. Jenna Osseck

Dr. Osseck completed her undergraduate studies at Truman State University and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-Medicine/Health Science and a minor in Biology. She obtained her Doctorate of Optometry Degree from the University of Missouri–St. Louis College... Show More

Dr. Osseck completed her undergraduate studies at Truman State University and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-Medicine/Health Science and a minor in Biology. She obtained her Doctorate of Optometry Degree from the University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Optometry and graduated with highest honors.

Dr. Osseck is currently an active member of several professional organizations including the American Optometric Association, Missouri Optometric Association, MOA Political Actions Committee, and the St. Louis Optometric Society. She served as an Executive Board member of the Missouri Optometric Association and Trustee of the St. Louis Optometric Society for four years, and currently serves as a member of the Missouri Optometric Association Optometric Relations Committee. She was named Young Optometrist of the Year in 2020 by the Missouri Optometric Association and has been awarded with being a Platinum Specialty Contact Lens Fitter.

Dr. Osseck specializes in ocular disease detection including treatment and management of dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and cataracts. She is extensively trained in specialty contact lens fittings, including scleral and hybrid contact lenses. Born and raised in St. Charles, she currently resides in St. Charles County with her husband and two daughters. 

Dr. Emma Schafer, Optometrist

Dr. Emma Schafers

Dr. Emma Schafers has been practicing optometry in the St. Louis area for over 15 years. After graduating Cum Laude from Truman State University, she went on to graduate with honors from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, College of Optometry.... Show More

Dr. Emma Schafers has been practicing optometry in the St. Louis area for over 15 years. After graduating Cum Laude from Truman State University, she went on to graduate with honors from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, College of Optometry. She is an active member of both the American Optometric Association and the Missouri Optometric Association. Dr. Schafers was born and raised in the St. Louis area. She currently resides in Ballwin with her husband and three children. Dr. Schafers enjoys traveling, avidly reading, and spending time outdoors with her family. Dr. Schafers believes in providing the highest quality eye care at a personal level.”

Dr. Andy Toebben

Dr. Andy Toebben

Dr. Toebben is a graduate of the Univerisity of Missouri-College of Optometry. He treats patients in both our Wentzville and OFallon office locations. He treats a wide variety of eye related issues for both children and adults including the fitting... Show More

Dr. Toebben is a graduate of the Univerisity of Missouri-College of Optometry. He treats patients in both our Wentzville and OFallon office locations. He treats a wide variety of eye related issues for both children and adults including the fitting of eyeglasses and contacts and also eye disease management. Born and raised in the city of Warrenton, he currently resides in the city of Wentzville with his wife Ashley and their two children, Wyatt and Carsyn.

Dr. Elizabeth Voss

Dr. Elizabeth Voss

Dr. Elizabeth Voss completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Hannibal LaGrange University before going on to complete her Doctorate of Optometry at the University of Missouri-St. Louis where she graduated with honors. She was also privileged to be the... Show More

Dr. Elizabeth Voss completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Hannibal LaGrange University before going on to complete her Doctorate of Optometry at the University of Missouri-St. Louis where she graduated with honors. She was also privileged to be the student marshal for her class and was awarded the M. Earl McClellan Dean’s Excellence Award. Dr. Voss specializes in primary and pediatric care as well as ocular disease management, dry eye treatment, and specialty contact lens fitting. Raised in St. Charles County, she now resides in Lincoln County with her husband and son where they enjoy camping, canoeing, and all things outdoors.

Dr. Matt Wickham, optometrist

Dr. Matt Wickham

Dr. Matt Wickham is one of the founders of Regional Eyecare Associates. He is originally from Warrensburg, MO and has degrees from Missouri State University and an Advanced Graduate School Certificate from Creighton University-Werner School of Law.    Dr. Wickham received his... Show More

Dr. Matt Wickham is one of the founders of Regional Eyecare Associates. He is originally from Warrensburg, MO and has degrees from Missouri State University and an Advanced Graduate School Certificate from Creighton University-Werner School of Law. 

 

Dr. Wickham received his doctorate and graduated with honors from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry in 1993. After graduating from optometry school Dr. Wickham made St. Louis his permanent home. He spent 17 years with TLC Laser Eye Centers as the Clinical and Executive Director. Additionally, he served as the Regional Director for surgery centers in Little Rock, AR, Memphis, TN, and Billings, MT. Dr. Wickham also served as Trustee for the St. Louis area for the Missouri Optometric Association for several years. He currently sits on the Board of Directors at Vision Service Plan (VSP), which is the largest eyecare insurance company in the world insuring one in four Americans, 30,000 eye doctors and 90 million people in North America.

Dr. Wickham is married to his high school sweetheart, Ronda, and has three adult daughters and three granddaughters. Dr. Wickham co-founded Regional Eyecare with his friend and classmate Dr. Lisa Mackey upon purchasing the former practice of Dr. Gerald Pacino in 2005. Dr. Wickham enjoys spending time with his family, following Cardinal baseball, traveling and hiking in his spare time.

Dr. Amanda Younger

Dr. Amanda Younger

Dr. Amanda Younger is a graduate of the University of Missouri, St. Louis-College of Optometry. Although a native of the St. Louis metropolitan area, she started out practicing in Little Rock, Arkansas. She now resides in St.Charles with her husband, Zach, along with their... Show More

Dr. Amanda Younger is a graduate of the University of Missouri, St. Louis-College of Optometry. Although a native of the St. Louis metropolitan area, she started out practicing in Little Rock, Arkansas. She now resides in St.Charles with her husband, Zach, along with their twin girls, Ryleigh and Raelyn, and two fur babies, Hunter and Bingley. She is currently accepting new patients of all ages, and will happily take care of all of your eye care needs!

Navin Tekwani MD

Dr. Navin Tekwani

Dr. Tekwani, a native of St. Louis, has been affiliated with Regional Eyecare since April 2017. Dr. Tekwani provides medical and surgical care to Regional Eyecare patients monthly at our Winghaven location. Our patients’ surgeries are performed at the St.... Show More

Dr. Tekwani, a native of St. Louis, has been affiliated with Regional Eyecare since April 2017. Dr. Tekwani provides medical and surgical care to Regional Eyecare patients monthly at our Winghaven location. Our patients’ surgeries are performed at the St. Charles Surgery Center. A perfect partner with Regional Eyecare Associates, Dr. Tekwani’s mission is to provide the best possible care to every patient he sees.

Medical and Vision Insurance plans

Have another plan? Benefit questions? Paying out of pocket?
Call us at 636-561-3937, We are happy to help.

AARP Medicare-Complete
AARP Medicare-Complete
Advantica
Advantica
Advantra
Advantra
Aetna
Aetna
Aetna Medicare
Aetna Medicare
AlwaysCare
AlwaysCare
Anthem
Anthem
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Medicare
Anthem Medicare
APWU Health Plan
APWU Health Plan
Avesis
Avesis
BAS Benefits Administrative Systems
BAS Benefits Administrative Systems
Block Vision
Block Vision
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Champva
Champva
Cigna
Cigna
Cmr
Cmr
Compbenefits
Compbenefits
Coventry Health Care
Coventry Health Care
Davis Vision
Davis Vision
Delta Vision
Delta Vision
Envolve Benefits Options
Envolve Benefits Options
Essence Healthcare
Essence Healthcare
Eye Med
Eye Med
Eye Quest
Eye Quest
FEP Blue Vision
FEP Blue Vision
Golden Rule
Golden Rule
Guardian
Guardian
Health Link
Health Link
Health Scope
Health Scope
Humana
Humana
Humana Medicare
Humana Medicare
Humana Military & Tricare
Humana Military & Tricare
March Vision Care
March Vision Care
Medicaid
Medicaid
Medicare
Medicare
Meritain Health
Meritain Health
Metlife
Metlife
Mo Health Net
Mo Health Net
National Vision Administration (NVA)
National Vision Administration (NVA)
Optum
Optum
Plumbers And Pipefitters
Plumbers And Pipefitters
Superior Vision
Superior Vision
Tricare
Tricare
TriWest
TriWest
UMR
UMR
United Healthcare
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Solutions
United Healthcare Medicare Solutions
VBA
VBA
Versant Health
Versant Health
VSP
VSP
VSP Premier Edge
VSP Premier Edge
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