Family Optometry

Family Optometry is an optometrist in Peru, IN, located at 55 S Wabash St. The practice provides eye care services across Wabash, Marion, Huntington, and Peru, serving patients with comprehensive vision exams, contact lens fitting, and the management of ocular diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. The office also offers guidance on eyewear selection and assistance with insurance billing and benefits coverage.

The practice was founded by Dr. Robert Hutchinson in Marion in 1981, originally operating as Marion Family Optometrists. A second location opened in Wabash in 1994, and the Marion office adopted the Family Optometry name in 2015. Dr. Hutchinson operated both offices until Dr. Eric Dale joined the team in 2007. Following Dr. Hutchinson’s passing in 2014, the practice continued under his guiding principles that patients deserve to be treated like family. Growth in the late 2010s and early 2020s brought in Dr. Ashley Yearling, Dr. Jack Derby, Dr. J. Jeffrey Hughes, and Dr. Eric Harman, allowing the practice to expand its reach and open the Peru location in September 2015. Dr. Dale, a Wabash County native who graduated from Taylor University and Indiana University, specializes in primary care, pediatric optometry, and clinical management of eye disease. The staff includes experienced professionals such as Deb Stout, a 35-year veteran of the optical field who works in the in-house lab, and Kerri Sailors, who has worked in optometry since 1999.

The Peru office sits on S Wabash St, just a short walk from East Main Street and South Broadway. It is located about a tenth of a mile from Peru City Hall and the Peru Post Office. Nearby landmarks include the Replica Liberty Bell and the Replica Statue of Liberty, both situated within a tenth of a mile of the practice.

Family Optometry holds a 5.00 rating based on customer reviews. The practice is known for its long-standing presence in the region and its commitment to the personal, family-oriented care established by its founder.

In Peru, Family Optometry combines decades of local experience with a dedicated team of optometrists and staff to provide consistent, high-quality eye care for the community.