Dr. Richard V. Simon

Dr. R.V. Simon graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology.  He then attended Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee where he received his doctorate of Optometry and was included in the "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities".  Dr. Simon began his practice in 1971 in Edmond. He was a member of Rotary Club and was active in the Chamber of Commerce.  He is a member of The American Optometric Association, Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians, and the Edmond Church of Christ. In 2009, Dr. Simon received the Edmond Sun "Best Eye Doctor" Award.

He is the father of four children, Mark, Raquel, Angel and Scott, and six grandchildren. He and his wife Lois will celebrate their forty seventh anniversary this year. Dr. Simon is an avid reader and enjoys running and video gaming. He is a huge fan of Oklahoma football and the Thunder.

It has been his pleasure to care for so many patients and friends for all of these years, and looks forward to the years to come.

Dr. V. Raquel Strange

Dr. Raquel Strange is a proud alumnus of Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1998. She is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians, Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society, Edmond Women's Club, and the American Diabetes Association.   She was the recipient of several awards in Optometry school including the Clinical Excellence Award, Contact Lens Achievement Award, Triad Ocular Disease Award, and Outstanding NSUCO Research Project. She was presented with the Dennis Kennedy O.D. Excellence in Eye Care Award from TLC in 2006. She served on the City of Edmond Capital Projects and Financing Task Force from 2002-2004, and has sat on several local professional advisory panels.

Raquel is the daughter of Dr. R.V. and Lois Simon. Her husband Steve practices dentistry in his office next door.  They have two children, Bailey and Ethan. They enjoy traveling the country to various horse shows, sporting events, and concerts.

Lois Simon

Lois Simon graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University and taught elementary school for ten years, including five years at Will Rogers Elementary in Edmond. During that time, she received her Masters degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and became a reading specialist.  Lois has helped her family in their practice as a certified optician for thirty-six years.  Her particular interest is working with contact lenses.

Lois is the mother of four children and has six grandchildren. Her husband and family have always been the center of her life. She is an avid reader and sports fan. She enjoys cooking Lebanese food for her family and going on cruises. Lois is a member of the Edmond Church of Christ and has been a member of Edmond Women's Club since it was established. She loves Edmond and the people living here.