About
Sheldon Vision Care has been the trusted eye care destination for Northwest Iowa since 1982. From meticulous glasses and contact lens services to emergency eye care and disease management. The professionals at Sheldon Vision Care set the bar for personalized and compassionate family eye care.
John D. Michels, OD President
Dr. Michels returned home to practice following graduation from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. After practicing in Sibley and Sheldon, IA for three years, he purchased Sheldon Vision Care in 2013. Dr. Michels takes great pride in caring for the community he considers home and the patients he considers friends. Dr. Michels enjoys the variety of providing vision care for the whole family.
John’s clinical interests include glaucoma, diabetic eye care, dry eye syndrome, and developing personalized eyewear solutions. John’s favorite aspect of providing patient care is learning about what his patients do for a living, what they do for fun, and what they want to do when they grow up. Dr. Michels and his staff strive to enhance the lives of their patients through a clear focus and attention to detail.
Education
Southern College of Optometry
University of Northern Iowa
Sheldon High School
Professional Affiliations
American Optometric Association
Iowa Optometric Association
Internships
Memphis VA Medical Center, Memphis TN
The Optical Boutique, Germantown, TN
The Eye Center, Memphis, TN
Civic Affiliations
Member, St. Paul Lutheran Church
Dr. Madelyn Driggs (Mullally)Optometrist
Madelyn Driggs, O.D. was born and raised in Le Mars, Iowa and now calls Sheldon home. Dr. Driggs graduated with honors in 2020 from Southern College of Optometry (SCO) after completing her undergraduate studies in biology at Iowa State University. While studying at SCO, Dr. Driggs earned the Outstanding Clinician Award and the Clinical Sciences Award. Her training included externships at the Memphis VA, Northwest Tennessee Eye Clinic in Martin, Tennessee, and The Eye Center in Memphis. Her clinical interests include dry eye disease, diabetic eye care, and macular degeneration management. Dr. Driggs loves her career, and her passion for providing top quality eye care is evident in the way she cares for her patients.
In her free time, Dr. Driggs enjoys traveling with her family, reading, and playing pickleball with her husband.
Dr. Driggs is now scheduling patients of all ages and is excited to meet you!
Education
Southern College of Optometry
Iowa State University
Le Mars Community High School
Professional Affiliations
Iowa Optometry Association
American Optometry Association
Internships
Memphis VA
NW Tennessee Eye Clinic- Martin, Tennessee
The Eye Center- Memphis, Tennessee
Civic Affiliations
Sheldon Public Library Board Member
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Member
Diane
Director of Patient Services
Diane is the captain of the Sheldon Vision Care team! She orchestrates the daily patient care tasks in the office, from scheduling exams to coordinating care with our outside team of health care professionals.
Sonya, CPO
Optometric Assistant
Sonya is our Certified Optician here at SVC! She will walk you through preliminary testing, frame selection, lens options, and handles all of the inventory for the office!
Kirstin
Optometric Assistant/Marketing Assistant
Kirstin is an Optician here at SVC! She will walk you through preliminary tests, and frame selection. Kirstin also takes care of our marketing and social media accounts!
Erika
Optometric Assistant
Erika is another Optician at SVC! She will help walk you through the pre-testing process and frame selection. Erika also does the in office lens cutting and will make sure the lenses fit in your frame just right!
Brandi
Administrative Assistant
Brandi is one of our Admin Assistants! She does everything from greeting patients at the front desk and scheduling, to monitoring patient communication systems and invoicing.
Amanda
Administrative Assistant
Amanda is another one of our Admin Assistants at SVC! She will help you schedule appointments, check insurance eligibility, and works with insurance claims on behalf of our patients.
Nikki
Administrative Assistant
Nikki is also one of our Admin Assistants! She will help you schedule appointments, she creates all of our ordering dispenses, and will assist you in picking out the perfect frame.
Shanda
Administrative Assistant
Shanda is our part-time Admin Assistant! She works the front desk Mondays and Wednesdays and will greet patients, schedule appointments, and helps out with other day to day operations.
