Since 1979, Dr. John Offerle has played a crucial role in the eye care community of the Michiana area. He provides a wide range of services, such as thorough eye exams, fittings for contact lenses, and advanced eye health and optical services for individuals of all ages. His exceptional dedication to patient care, community service, and professional development earned him the prestigious title of Optometrist of the Year by the Indiana Optometric Association in 2010. The same association recognized his commitment to excellence in 1989 with the President’s Citation. A board-certified expert in treating and managing ocular disease by the American Board of Optometry, Dr. Offerle has served as an invaluable consultant to various institutions, including Healthwin Hospital and correctional facilities in Indiana.
Dr. Offerle’s commitment to humanitarian service goes beyond his practice. He has spent 20 years on VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity) mission trips in Honduras, providing essential eye care and distributing eyewear. His altruistic spirit has also led him to Kenya for mission trips and local communities, where he volunteers at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center’s Sister Maura Brannick Clinic and conducts free vision screenings at area schools. Dr. Offerle’s educational background includes an undergraduate degree from Indiana University in Bloomington and a doctorate from the Indiana University School of Optometry.
Dr. Offerle’s professional affiliations include leadership roles for various optometric societies and the Lions Club. He is a key legislative figure in the North Central Optometric Society and an active board member of the Indiana chapter of VOSH. Outside his professional life, Dr. Offerle enjoys quality family time with his three grandchildren, playing tennis, and traveling with his wife Laurie, a retired clinical social worker and Indiana University alumna. The couple, living in South Bend, are proud parents to two daughters, including Dr. Kristina Offerle, who joins her father in practice at Eye Care Associates of Michiana, continuing the family’s legacy in eye care.