- Graduated with honors from Alpena High School, Class of 1978
- Graduated with honors from Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University In 1985
- Has practiced full scope, primary care optometry In Alpena since November of 1985
- Born and raised in Alpena and has lived in the area all his life. except time spent away at school and internships
- Wife, Beth, as well as 2 children. Tyler and Maggie
- Enjoys sports and outdoor activities including: hunting, fishing, golf, hockey, skiing and booting
- Enjoys working with various age groups ranging from children tome elderly
- Enjoys fitting various types of contact lenses including: soft and rigid gas permeable. disposable, daily and extended wear, including toric and multifocol
- Takes pride in doing a thorough and complete eye exam to detect and diagnose eye deseases, Such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy
- Co-manages lasik and cataract surgical cases
- Always available tor emergency eye care situations
- Truly enjoys living and practicing in Northern Michigan
Dr. Skiba is an optometrist in Alpena providing complete eye care services for the surrounding communities.
As a licensed optometrist, Dr. Skiba provides exams, diagnoses, and treatments of all disorders that affect the eye or vision. In addition to training in eye diseases and disorders, Dr. Skiba is also trained in anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology. With this background, Dr. Skiba is trained to recognize a range of health issues; such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes and hypertension. Dr. Skiba works hard to stay current on the latest advances in eye health and vision care and regularly attends continuing education seminars and advanced training courses. It is because of Dr. Skiba's dedication to continuing education that our Alpena patients receive the most modern and progressive vision care available.