Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Simmons is our eye-disease, residency trained Colorado Springs Optometrist.

He obtained his doctor’s degree from Pacific University College of Optometry and completed his residency at Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He also completed studies at the prestigious Bascom Eye Center in Miami.

Dr. Simmons has been designated a fellow by the American Academy of Optometry. He is board certified through the American Board of Optometry. Dr. Simmons has been practicing in the Pikes Peak region since 2008.

In the summer of 2014, Dr. Simmons purchased St Luke’s Eye Care and Laser Center which was re-named as Vision Institute.

Dr. Simmons and his lovely wife, Sharise, live in Colorado Springs with their four children. He enjoys sports and is an avid volleyball player. He lived in Peru for almost 2 years and is fluent in Spanish.

Our bilingual, English-Spanish, speaking staff will be happy to assist you in booking an appointment with Dr. Simmons.  We are certain you will find Dr. Simmons not only an expert in vision care, but also one of the friendliest eye doctors you will ever meet!

Dr. Erik Anderson is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in Cornea, Cataract and LASIK eye care.

Growing up in Colorado, Dr. Anderson was brought up in a healthcare centered environment and was focused from an early age on a career in the medical industry. Since finishing his undergraduate degree with Honors from the University of Chicago, he then received a Master’s Degree from Georgetown University before completing medical school at the University of Illinois. Upon his graduation, he completed an ophthalmology residency at Chicago’s Cook County Medical Center, one of the country’s busiest hospitals. In residency, he achieved the 90th percentile on the annual ophthalmology in-service exam and 95th percentile in cataract and corneal surgical volume. In his final year, he was elected Chief Resident by his attending. Dr. Anderson then completed a Corneal, Refractive, and External Disease Fellowship at Wake Forest University and made a humanitarian trip to Honduras to provide cataract surgery to the underprivileged local community. In his free time, Dr. Anderson enjoys skiing, golfing, and spending time with his wife and two young children.

If you would like to schedule an eye exam or medical eye appointment with our Colorado Springs Ophthalmologist Dr. Erik Anderson of Vision Institute in Colorado Springs, Colorado – please contact us.

Our bilingual, English-Spanish, speaking staff will be happy to assist you in booking an appointment with Dr. Anderson.  We are certain you will find Dr. Anderson not only an expert in vision care, but also one of the friendliest eye doctors you will ever meet!

Dr. Andrew Henderson is excited to return to Colorado and be able to contribute to providing the highest quality eye care with Vision Institute in Colorado Springs.

Growing up around optometry, Dr. Henderson spent time working in an optometric practice in his teenage years and always had an interest in eye care. He moved to Colorado to complete a Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Denver. During his undergraduate studies, he developed a passion for many outdoor activities and the state of Colorado. Dr. Henderson then received his Doctor of Optometry degree at Indiana University School of Optometry.

During his optometric studies, Dr. Henderson was recognized multiple times for his academic achievement and proficiency in ocular disease. He received training in all areas of optometric care, completing clinical rotations with two Veterans Administration Medical centers, a private Ophthalmology/Optometry Referral center as well as the School of Optometry’ Eye Care center. After receiving his degree, Dr. Henderson completed a residency with BVA Advanced Eye Care and Joy Vision focusing on Ocular Disease and Refractive and Ocular Surgery.

Dr. Henderson is a member of the American Academy of Optometry and the American Optometric Association.

Aside from his passion for eye care, Dr. Henderson enjoys spending time with his friends and family and taking advantage of all the outdoor activities that Colorado provides. He also spends time walking his English Bulldog Churchill.

Dr. Nate Aigner is excited to continue in providing the highest quality eye care in Colorado Springs with the Vision Institute.

Dr. Aigner completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Northern Iowa graduating with summa cum laude honors. Dr. Aigner then received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Michigan College of Optometry graduating with highest distinction.

During his optometric studies, Dr. Aigner received training in all facets of optometric care, completing clinical rotations at Eglin Air Force Base, a private Ophthalmology/Optometry surgical center as well as with the Native American Health Service. After receiving his degree, Dr. Aigner completed his residency with the Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, Illinois focusing on Ocular Disease and Primary Eye Care. 

Dr. Aigner is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Colorado Optometric Association. 

Aside from his passion for patient care, Dr. Aigner enjoys fishing, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking and exploring all that the stunning state of Colorado has to offer.