Jeffrey S. Wigton, O.D., F.A.A.O.

Dr. Jeff Wigton received his Bachelor of Science degree from Grove City College where he graduated with honors. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, receiving the Alumni Association Award for excellence in scholastic attainment, the Clinical Excellence Award, and the Crozier Memorial Award for excellence in the study of anatomy and pathology. While at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry he was awarded the Nikon Scholarship and the E.F. Wildermuth Scholarship. Dr. Wigton is a board certified optometrist, a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry.

He is a member of Beta Sigma Kappa international optometric honor fraternity, the Western Pennsylvania Optometric Society, the Pennsylvania Optometric Association, and the American Optometric Association, where he is a charter member of the Contact Lens and Cornea Section. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry where he is a member of the Primary Care Section and the Glaucoma Section. His interests include primary/general eye care, contact lenses, diseases of the eye, medical treatment of eye disease, and pre and post operative care of cataract and refractive surgery patients.

He is an affiliate of TLC and Sightline Laser Eye Centers. He has published several articles in peer reviewed journals in the field of eye disease, and has received the American Optometric Association's Optometric Recognition Award for continuing education every year since 1984.

William R. Wigton, O.D.

Dr. Bill Wigton graduated from the Stony Brook School in New York. Undergraduate studies at Wittenburg University in Springfield, Ohio, were followed by four years of service in The United States Navy, including tours of duty at the Naval Air Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; the USS Douglas H. Fox; the USS H. J. Ellison, Norfolk, VA; and the Philadelphia Naval Base in Philadelphia, PA. After an honorable discharge, undergraduate studies continued at Grove City College. Dr. Wigton pursued his post graduate studies at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry where he earned his Doctor of Optometry degree. He is a board certified optometrist. His interests include primary/general eye care, geriatric eye care and low vision services, contact lenses, diseases of the eye, and medical treatment of eye disease. He is a recipient of the Optometric Recognition Award from the American Optometric Association.

Christina M. Thrash, O.D.

Dr. Thrash is a Butler native and an alumnus of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry where she graduated with honors. While at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, she was awarded a Wildermuth Scholarship and received the Clinical Excellence Award. She is a member of the Western Pennsylvania Optometric Society, the Pennsylvania Optometric Association, and the American Optometric Association.

Her interests include primary eyecare, geriatric eye care and low vision, contact lenses, diseases of the eye, and medical treatment of eye disease. When not in the office she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.

Jessica F. Rossman, O.D.

Dr. Rossman is originally from Hollidaysburg and an alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of the Incarnate Word, Rosenberg School of Optometry, in San Antonio, TX where she graduated with honors. While at UIW, Rosenberg School of Optometry, she was awarded the Academic Excellence Award. She is a member of Beta Sigma Kappa international optometric honor fraternity, the Western Pennsylvania Optometric Society, the Pennsylvania Optometric Association, and the American Optometric Association. Her interests include primary eye care, geriatric eye care, pediatrics, contact lenses, diseases of the eye, and medical treatment of eye diseases.

When not in the office she enjoys spending time with her husband and her family, going to sporting events and visiting Pittsburgh.

Travis S. Fogel, O.D.

Dr. Fogel is a Butler native and a graduate of Knoch High School.  He graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pre-Medicine, and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University.  He is a member of the Western Pennsylvania Optometric Society, the Pennsylvania Optometric Association, and the American Optometric Association.  His practice interests include primary eye care, ocular disease management, pediatric optometry/binocular vision, and contact lenses, with a particular interest in specialty contact lenses including scleral lenses and orthokeratology.  His outside interests include exploring national parks.

Kara M. Rhine, O.D.
Joining our practice in June 2023

Dr. Rhine is originally from Kittanning and an alumnus of Saint Vincent College. She received her Doctor of Optometry Degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. While at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, she was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society and was awarded the NOIR Low Vision award. She is a member of the Western Pennsylvania Optometric Association, the Pennsylvania Optometric Association, and the American Optometric Association. Her interests include primary eye care, pediatrics, contact lenses, diseases of the eye, medical treatment of eye diseases, and co-managing post operative care.

When not in the office she enjoys spending time with her husband (and two cats) and family, kayaking, and biking.