Dr. Andrew Adamich

Dr. Adamich is an optometric physician with special interest in Family practice, contact lenses, vision therapy and aviation vision.

Dr. Adamich completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry at Adams State College, and his Doctorate in Optometry with Honors at Pacific University College of Optometry. During his 5 years of hospital based practice with the US Air Force, Dr. Adamich served as Optometry Clinical Director at Little Rock AFB in Arkansas and as Optometry Element Chief for Aerospace Medicine at Elmendorf AFB in Alaska . He has also held adjunct faculty positions with the Illinois College of Optometry and Southern College of Optometry and is currently adjunct faculty for the Pacific University College of Optometry.

Dr. Adamich received the Air Force Commendation Medal for going above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Optometry Element Chief at the 214 th Medical Group, Little Rock , AR. While serving as Optometry Element Chief for Aerospace Medicine at Elmendorf AFB in Alaska, Dr. Adamich made significant contributions to the accredited American Diabetes Association Education Program and as a volunteer for the humanitarian mission, ”Arctic Care”, providing care for Alaska's remote Native communities. His efforts upon separation were recognized with an Honorable Discharge and Dr. Adamich was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for outstanding service to the 3 rd Medical Group.

At Lifetime Eye Care, Dr. Adamich provides comprehensive eye care including examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions that affect eye health and vision. His contact lens expertise is extensive and includes specialized custom aspheric keratoconus lenses. Dr. Adamich's post-doctoral training has emphasized vision therapy, refractive surgery co-management and aviation vision.

Dr. Adamich, his wife Concha, and his four active sons enjoy the many outdoor opportunities Eugene has to offer.

 Professional Background:

• Adjunct Faculty, Pacific University College of Optometry
• Optometry Element Chief for Aerospace Medicine, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska , 2004-2007
• Squadron Officer School Professional Military Development, 2004
• Optometry Clinical Director, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas , 2002-2004
• Adjunct Faculty, Illinois College of Optometry, 2002-2004
• Adjunct Faculty, Southern College of Optometry, 2002-2004
• Commissioned Officer Training Graduate, Maxwell AFB, AL , 2002
• Doctor of Optometry, Pacific University College of Optometry, Forest Grove, OR., 2002
• Commissioned into United States Air Force, October 1999
• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Adams State College Alamosa, CO.
• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Adams State College Alamosa
• Eagle Scout, Gunnison, CO.

   Professional Organizations

• American Optometric Association
• Great Western Council of Optometry
• Oregon Optometric Physicians Association
• College of Optometrists in Vision Development
• Lane County Optometric Association
• Willamette Valley Vision Therapy Study Group
• Armed Forces Optometric Society
• Colorado Optometric Association
• Optometric Extension Program Foundation

    Community Involvement:

• Boy Scouts of America Den Leader for Pack 228
• Lead officer for 3 rd Medical Group King Salmon Derby fundraiser
• Chugiak Children's Services lead vision screener
• Anchorage Bowl annual road side clean up: Lead organizer for local organizations 2006 & 2007
• St. Andrew's Catholic Church: Youth Education parent volunteer 2004-2006
• 314 th Wing Annual Air Show: Medical support staff 2002 & 2003

    Seminars/Inservice Programs Presented By Dr. Adamich:

• 3 rd Medical Group Diabetes Education, accredited by American Diabetes Association: Key optometric speaker 2004-2007
• Optometric Management of Ocular Conditions in the Deployed Environment: Key optometric speaker for flight surgeon medic's 2004 & 2005
• Eye Safety, Key optometric speaker at annual 314 th Medical Group Safety Day 2003