Optometry

NorthShore Health Centers offers Optometry services at our Portage, Lake Station and Hammond clinics. Our  Optometry Director and Lake Station Optometrist, Dr. Samuel Lemon, has extensive experience in the field of Optometry and has practiced in multiple settings throughout Northwest Indiana since 1999. NorthShore recently added our second optometrist, Dr. Audrey Dawson. Dr Dawson specializes in primary eye care, urgent eye care, pre- and post-operative care, and specialized contact lens fits including scleral and RGP’s. Our vision department continues to grow and now Dr. Charmi Shiyarwala is accepting new patients in Hammond. Dr. Charmi’s passion is helping children overcome the frustration of poor vision. She understands children often do not know how to explain their problem until they put on a pair of glasses.

NorthShore is excited to offer quality eye care to everyone, including those with Medicaid, and a discounted self-pay option for those who are uninsured. We offer many optical services, including comprehensive eye exams, diabetic eye exams, cataract evaluations, glaucoma evaluations, eye infections management, EyePACS photography, contact lens services, and eye glasses and optical dispensary.

Lake Station Hours:

Monday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday: 10:30am – 7:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Portage Hours:

Monday: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 12:00pm*
Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

*No Optometrist on Duty, Eye glasses and contact lenses dispensary only

Hammond Hours:

Monday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 10:30am – 7:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm