Dr. Hill is a graduate of Skyline High School where he was a member of the swim team and was also a member of the State Championship football team. He attended the University of Utah and received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University. After completion of Optometry school he served as an Officer in the United States Navy and was Chief of Optometry at NRMC Camp Pendleton California. He returned to Utah in 1980 and established his private practice in Tooele where he has practiced the past 23 years.

Among his honors and accomplishments, he served as President Of the Utah Optometric Association in 1989 and in 1990 was selected by his peers as the Optometrist of the Year for the state of Utah.

Draper’s South Mountain is the current home of Dr. Hill and his wife Merry. They are the parents of 4 grown children and are enjoying the freedom to travel and enjoy the great outdoor lifestyle Utah has to offer. On your next visit to our office ask him about his hiking, biking, boating and scuba diving adventures. If he talks too long remember , you asked.

He joined Eyecare Associates, located in Midvale in 1999 and after Dr. Jeff Keller’s retirement later that year has continued providing the caring and personal service Eyecare Associates as well as Tooele Vision Center. Dedication to serving our patients with the highest quality eyecare and eyewear is what drives our practice.

Dr. Hill will always treat his patients with courtesy and respect and make it a point to answer any question concerning their eyes and visual needs. He is committed to continuing education to remain a leader in the profession. The visual needs and wellness of each patient will guide all his professional decisions.

Dr. Winder graduated with his Doctorate of Optometry degree from The Ohio State University College of Optometry; he is a 6th generation Utahan, and native of West Valley City, Utah. He has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Brigham Young University’s Marriot School of Management, and a degree from Ricks College in Natural Science, graduating in the top 5% of his class. In addition to his doctoral training he has worked for the past 7 years with several ophthalmologists and optometrists as a technician, optician and assistant; including The Ohio State University Ophthalmology Department where he was on staff with the university’s retinal specialists helping to treat diabetic eye problems and Macular Degeneration. While in optometry school Dr. Winder completed additional training to receive a ‘specialization in aging’ credential, and was awarded by the College for a Research Article on glaucoma.

His professional affiliations include membership in the Utah Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association, and the American Academy of Optometry. In 1999 Dr. Winder traveled with a group of Utah eye doctors to Mexico on an optometric humanitarian trip with the Lions Club. He also served a two-year mission in Edinburgh, Scotland for the LDS church.

In his personal time Dr. Winder has always been active in sports, outdoor activities, and family. While at Hunter High School he was captain of the swim team and named All-American in water polo. He has completed 4 marathons, and is determined to hike the highest point in each state. He also loves to spend time with his wife Lisa and their four young children Cannon (11), Rachel (8), Devon (5), and Leah (1).

Dr. Winder is genuinely committed to your eye health and vision.