Our Practice

Dr. Hager, a Tecumseh native, studied Biology at the University of Windsor before graduating from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 2000. In his final year, he completed an externship in Ocular Disease and Therapeutics at The Eye Institute in New Port Richey, Florida.

After earning his Doctor of Optometry, Dr. Hager began practicing in Essex and Leamington and has been caring for local families ever since.

When he isn’t helping patients, Dr. Hager enjoys spending time with his spouse and three small children, including volunteering at his children’s school. He stays active by swimming, biking, and working in the yard. His interests include photography and all things related to science. He also volunteers with the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Dr. Hager is always happy to see new and returning patients and can’t wait to get to know you and your family.

Dr. Ricci was born and raised in Leamington and is proud to have the opportunity to help patients in her hometown. After earning her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Windsor, Dr. Ricci went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry, graduating in 2006. During her doctorate, she completed an externship in Ocular Disease and Therapeutics at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan.

Dr. Ricci joined the Erie Shores Eyecare team in 2006 and enjoys seeing patients of all ages. Her interests include refractive surgery consultations, contact lens fittings, cataracts diagnosis and management, assessing and treating binocular vision problems. She also enjoys treating ocular diseases, including keratoconus, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration.

Over the course of her optometric career, Dr. Ricci has volunteered her optometric services in several countries including Haiti, India, and Mexico. Whenever she goes on a mission trip, Dr. Ricci organizes eye clinics and brings along hundreds of pairs of gently used eyeglasses, generously donated by our patients. Her efforts allow her to provide eye health and vision care to people who might otherwise go without.

When she isn’t caring for patients, Dr. Ricci spends time with her spouse and two grown children. She enjoys running, biking, snorkelling, scuba diving, and visiting local nature trails in Point Pelee National Park. She is also a member of the Rotary Club of Essex and has served as their Assistant Governor.

Dr. Bacon grew up in Woodslee and now resides in Kingsville. As a child, Dr. Bacon developed a fascination for math and science, and at 13 decided she wanted to be an optometrist. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Windsor before continuing her studies at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry, where she earned her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2012.

During her doctorate, Dr. Bacon completed an externship in Ocular Disease and Therapeutics at the OMNI Eye Specialists in Baltimore, Maryland, and a Volunteer Internship Program with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Dr. Bacon is a full scope optometrist and enjoys seeing patients of all ages. Her interests include binocular vision therapy, ocular disease management, cataract assessments, contact lens fittings, and refractive surgery consultations.

When she isn’t examining patients, Dr. Bacon enjoys spending time with her spouse and young daughter. She loves the great outdoors and has a special interest in plant-based nutrition, as well as hiking, horseback riding, and dog agility training. She loves animals and has fostered several shelter dogs. Her family currently includes a rescued Catahoula Leopard Dog named Toby.