Seymour Eye Clinic’s Eye Doctors: Committed to Your Vision Care

Seymour Eye Clinic is proud to be led by distinguished optometrists who brings knowledge, experience, and compassion to the practice. From comprehensive eye exams and advanced treatment of eye diseases to personalized eyewear and contact lens fittings, our doctors are dedicated to ensuring optimal eye health and vision for every patient.

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Meet Our Skilled Optometrists in Jackson County

J. Michael Frische, O.D.

Dr. J. Michael Frische is an optometrist who proudly serves his hometown of Seymour, Indiana. After earning undergraduate degrees in biology and psychology from Indiana University, he continued at the same institution to receive his Doctorate of Optometry in 1987.

Dr. Frische is committed to providing exceptional eye care, holds board certifications in treating and managing ocular disease, and is a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry.

His dedication is evident through his active involvement in several optometric associations, including the American Optometric Association, the Indiana Optometric Association, and the Orthokeratology Academy of America.

Beyond his practice, Dr. Frische is passionate about volunteering, demonstrated by his role as a board member of the Indiana Chapter of Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) and his participation in over 30 VOSH trips, providing vital eye care services to underprivileged communities across Africa, Belize, Cuba, and Honduras.

Dr. Frische's commitment to lifelong learning ensures he continually expands his knowledge and clinical skills to deliver his patients the highest standard of care.

Outside the clinic, he spends time with his wife, Shelly, and their three children, enjoying sports, travel, and camping.

Jayashree Vishwanath, O.D.

Dr. J. Vishwanath is an optometrist who proudly serves in Seymour, Indiana. After earning her Baccalaureate in Optometry from Elite School of Optometry, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India, in 1992, she migrated to the USA with her husband. She completed her Doctor of Optometry degree from Ferris State University in 1998. She practiced optometry in Michigan for the past 27 years at HMO Hospital and LensCrafters. Now she is excited to settle down in Indiana and work with Dr. J. Frische at the Seymour Eye Clinic.

Dr. Vishwanath is committed to providing exceptional eye care, holds board certifications in treating and managing ocular disease, and is committed to lifelong learning to continually expand her knowledge and clinical skills to deliver her patients the highest standard of care.

Beyond her practice, Dr. Vishwanath is passionate about volunteering and has traveled within the USA and internationally to provide high-quality eye care to underserved communities. She is looking forward to helping and giving back to the community while working at Seymour Eye Clinic.

Outside the clinic, she spends time with her husband, Swami, and their two children, enjoying travel, hiking, and sports.

Catherine Green, O.D.

Dr. Catherine Green is originally from Continental, Ohio, and relocated to Southeast Indiana after completing a clinical rotation in the area during her training at the Kentucky College of Optometry. Drawn to the community, she chose to make Southeast Indiana her permanent home.

Dr. Green earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with minors in Chemistry and Gerontology, from The University of Findlay in 2017. She then earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Kentucky College of Optometry in 2021. She is an active member of both the American Optometric Association and the Indiana Optometric Association.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Green enjoys spending time with her husband, Parker, reading, and traveling.