Dr. McCulley, a native of Fargo, returned to the community in 2006 to establish a premier eye care and optical center. She graduated cum laude 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.
Dr. McCulley practiced optometry for several years at the University of Minnesota, Department of Ophthalmology. As 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. Such cases included fitting contact lenses for pediatric aphakics (children born with cataracts that are surgically removed), patients with keratoconus, and patients with corneal transplants. In addition, Dr. McCulley worked in the Low Vision Clinic helping to maximize the visual potential of patients with eye diseases such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. She also worked to rehabilitate patients with vision loss following a stroke or head trauma.
Dr. McCulley has taken international trips to provide eye care and eyewear to needy
populations in Chimbote, Peru, and Santa Ana, Costa Rica. She looks forward to continuing
these missions abroad and developing programs for the local area.
Dr. McCulley is married to Rial Stedman.
Three Questions
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What is your favorite frame at McCulley Optix Gallery?
My favorite frame that we have in the optical now is a new one from Tiffany's. The Tiffany 2050. It has some of the Tiffany blue color on it and lots of bling on the sides. But, its not too overdone! Its Tiffany's, its perfect. -
What is your Favorite Birthday Memory?
One of my best birthday memories from my childhood is when I had a bunch of friends over and we all loaded into a motorhome and drove down to Wolverton, MN, to Victoria's restaurant and had dinner there and played games. I probably was turning 13 that year. And we decorated t-shirts with puffy paint. Very 1980s! -
What is one thing on your Bucket List?
One of the top things on my Bucket List is to visit all 50 states! I've been to 47 states and just have to make it to the last 3: Alaska, Hawaii and Delaware!
To contact Dr. McCulley via email: drmcculley@optixgallery.com
Jenna joined the McCulley Optix Gallery team in February of 2011. Jenna is our office Pediatric Expert. She loves to help kids find glasses that they, and their parents, will love! She also works with our Vision Therapy program and is training to become a Vision Therapist. Jenna is certified by the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE.) Jenna lives in Detroit Lakes, and enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to concerts, and knitting.
Three Questions:
- What is your favorite frame at McCulley Optix Gallery?
I just got a Prodesign 4677. It has a great subtle cat eye, and fun metal detailing. It is tortoise and purple. I love frames that are modern with a retro twist, have a bigger lens shape, with a pop of color! - What is your Favorite Birthday Memory?
On my 30th birthday, I threw myself a “goodbye to my 20s party.” My friends and I went to a piano bar in downtown Minneapolis, sang along to all the songs, and kept running into random people we knew. It is one birthday I will never forget! - What is one thing on your bucket list?
I would like to attend a Presidential Inauguration once in my life. It would be amazing to be such a close witness to history.
To contact Jenna Gilbertson via email: jenna@optixgallery.com
Robin came to McCulley Optix Gallery in June of 2011. Robin is our Contact Lens Expert. She has extensive experience in the fit and care of Contact Lenses. Robin enjoys working with all Contact Lens wearers, but particularly loves helping people who are first wearing contact lenses, no matter what their age! Robin is certified by the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE.) She moved to Fargo from Detroit, Michigan when her husband transferred to the Fargo VA Medical Center. She enjoys living in Downtown Fargo and taking in all that it has to offer.
Three Questions:
- What is your favorite frame at McCulley Optix Gallery?
My new favorite frame is Tom Ford sunglass Martina. With innovative lines & bold styling they are fashionable & functional any time of year. Real made in Italy style. - What is your Favorite Birthday Memory?
When I was in grade school, you would bring in a treat for the class on your birthday. Since my birthday is right before Valentine’s Day, my mom would make these delicious shortbread cookies cut out as hearts, with pink frosting & red sprinkles for me to pass out. Yummy! - What is one thing on your Bucket List?
To attend classes at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. They offer short term courses for food enthusiasts and that describes me perfectly!
To contact Robin via email: robin@optixgallery.com
Holly joined McCulley Optix Gallery in January of 2013. Holly is our Frame Fitting Expert. She wants everyone have their perfect frame for their face, and have the adjustment exact. Holly loves it when someone’s glasses are so comfortable they forget they are wearing them! Holly grew up in the Fargo area, and enjoys spending time with her family and baking.
Three Questions:
- What is your favorite frame at McCulley Optix Gallery?
I love our new Tiffany and Co. line of frames. Many of their frames and sunglasses have the signature Tiffany blue color incorporated, which is one of my favorite colors, so I was immediately drawn to them. - What is your Favorite Birthday Memory?
The cakes that my mom would make for us while growing up. I have three sisters and she would make special cakes for each of us for our birthdays every year. It always made birthdays feel special. - What is one thing on your Bucket List?
I would love to take a trip to somewhere warm in the winter. I enjoy spending time on the lakes in the summer, so I would love to be able to take a break from our long cold winters and soak up the sun on a beach somewhere warm.
To contact Holly via email: holly@optixgallery.com
Laura joined the team at McCulley Optix Gallery in June of 2012 as our Student Intern. She is planning on attending Medical or Optometry school after graduation. Laura is a huge help with all kinds of behind the scenes projects in the office, and you may often see her shadowing Dr. McCulley during exams, or greeting you when you walk in the door. She is originally from Bismarck, and is a student at NDSU, majoring in Music and Zoology. Laura enjoys French films, cheesecake, and playing the saxophone.
Three Questions:
- What is your favorite frame at McCulley Optix Gallery?
The pair I got for myself, the Lafont Indy! Its plastic frame is a great size for smaller faces. Plus, it comes in bright blue, so you can really stand out! - What is your Favorite Birthday Memory?
This isn't my favorite birthday memory, but it is one birthday I remember well. On my 14th birthday, I awoke to the smell of burning. Turns out that my sister was making breakfast for me...burned pancakes with goo in the middle. The remainder of the day, it seemed like no one even remembered it was my birthday. Then one day I came home to a birthday party (approximately six months late). It was definitely my strangest birthday. - What is one thing on your Bucket List?
Something that's always been on my bucket list is skydiving. Bungee jumping is also on there. (I laugh in the face of danger!)
To contact Laura via email: laura@optixgallery.com
