McCulley Optix Gallery Has an Eye for the Unique

Fargo, ND—From the modern interior to the exclusive eyewear and personalized service, McCulley Optix Gallery is the new generation of eye care. Dr. Melissa McCulley opened doors for business at the beginning of March. McCulley states that one of the purposes of McCulley Optix Gallery is to provide the highest quality available in exclusive and unique eyewear.

According to McCulley, Optix Gallery is the exclusive place in Fargo and North Dakota that sells “high-end designer” eyeglasses, sunglasses and children’s glasses. For anyone who wants to stand out, these designer glasses are a must-have. Whether it’s the Hollywood celebrity favorite Oliver Peoples, the bling-bling of Juicy Couture Sunwear, the sleek, sporty Tag Heuer or the fun etchings of Etnia Barcelona, these designers are sure to please. Frames are available in every price range, to fit every budget.

So what happens if, when you want to try on one of these great pairs of eyeglasses, you can’t see how they look on you, due to your limited vision? McCulley Optix Gallery has you covered.

“While you try on different styles, we will take pictures of you with a digital camera,” says McCulley. “Then you can study all the images and choose the best look for you.”

The optical equipment at McCulley Optix Gallery is high tech, computerized and digital, which helps to keep things organized and also brings about another unique feature to the business. For busy people who can’t wait around for office hours, you can make appointments online. Just go to the website at HYPERLINK http://www.optixgallery.com www.optixgallery.com and click on “Make an Appointment.”

McCulley is originally from Fargo and attended Fargo South High School. She graduated from Boston College with a degree in Spanish and a concentration in pre-medical course work. She received her doctorate from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee where she graduated with honors.

McCulley Optix Gallery participates in a national program called InfantSee. As part of this program, McCulley offers free vision screening for babies from birth to 12 months. She believes that it is important to take care of people’s eyesight from a young age.

McCulley practiced optometry at the University of Minnesota and was the primary doctor in the Contact Lens Clinic,. She worked with corneal specialists in fitting soft contact lenses, rigid lenses and post-surgical contact lenses. Much of the work she did for the University of Minnesota prepared her for performing infant eye exams.

“I feel that my University experience of fitting contacts for babies with eye diseases has fully prepared me to work with infants to ensure proper vision development,” explains McCulley.

Other services offered by McCulley Optix Gallery include: comprehensive eye exams, pediatric eye exams, treatment of eye diseases, refractive surgery consultation and co-management, treatment of eye emergencies and contact lens fitting. The 1,500 square-foot store offers two exam rooms and a full optical clinic. The entire store design and interior decorating was done by McCulley, herself.

McCulley has taken international volunteer trips to provide eye care and eyewear to the underprivileged who can’t afford it. She has been to such places as Chimbote, Peru and Santa Ana, Costa Rica. These trips are held dear by McCulley, who was accompanied by her mom and the priest that married her parents and baptized her.

Speaking of family, it turns out there is a long line of dentists in McCulley’s family, including her recently retired father, Dr. James McCulley, orthodontist. The elder McCulley had been practicing in Fargo since 1971 and recently transferred the care of his patients to Dr. Ryan West at 1220 Main Avenue in Fargo. According to McCulley’s wife, Margo, the good doctor will be working hard over the summer to improve his golf game.

Dr. Melissa McCulley is honest when she explains why she chose optometry over the “family business” of dentistry. It’s because she wanted to do something different from everyone else in the family.
“I started wearing eyeglasses in high school,” McCulley recalls. “That is when I became aware of how important our vision really is. That is what ultimately drove me to become an optometrist.”

McCulley Optix Gallery is now open at 25th Street and 32nd Avenue, 2553 Kirsten Lane, in south Fargo. Dr. McCulley can be reached by calling 701.373.2020 or logging on to www.optixgallery.com.