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Our Physicians


  • Dr. Ludwick

  • Dr. Edmonds

  • Dr. Seylar

  • Dr. Grove

  • Dr. Elliott

  • Dr. Tiede

David J. Ludwick, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. David J. Ludwick graduated with his medical degree in 1985 from Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. He then completed his internship at Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA. Continuing his education Dr. Ludwick went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH.

Board Certification:

  • American Board of Ophthalmology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine

Professional Organizations:

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • International Society of Refractive Surgery
  • Pennsylvania Medical Society
  • Franklin County Medical Society
  • Society of Diplomates of Harrisburg

Craig Edmonds, M.D.

Dr. Craig Edmonds received his B.S. degree from Harvard University in 1964.  He received his doctorate from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1969.  Dr. Edmonds then completed his internship at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in San Francisco, CA.  He went on to complete his Ophthalmology residency at Edward S. Harkness Institute of Ophthalmology, Columbia University, New York, NY.  Dr. Edmonds served in the U.S. Army as a staff Ophthalmologist at Reynolds Army Hospital, Fort Sill, OK for two years.

Board Certification:

  • American Board of Ophthalmology

Cory L. Seylar, O.D.

Dr. Cory L. Seylar graduated with his O.D. degree in June of 2002 from the Ohio State College of Optometry. Dr. Seylar completed his residency program at the Chillicothe V.A.M.C. where he gained extensive experience in primary care optometry. He was also responsible for precepting fourth year optometry student externs. In addition, Dr. Seylar served as a clinical instructor, at the Ohio State College of Optometry, to second year students.

While a student at Ohio State College of Optometry, Dr. Seylar was awarded the OSU Scholarship in Optometry for all four years he was a student. He also presented a case report poster at the EastWest Eye Conference entitled "Proliferative Retinopathy Due to Ocular Ischemic Syndrome".

Professional organization:

  • Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry

James E. Grove, O.D., F.A.A.O.

Dr. James E. Grove received a B.S. Degree in Biology from Grove City College in 1987. He received a B.S. Degree in Visual Sciences from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1989 and his Doctorate of Optometry in 1991. He completed a residency in ocular disease at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia and has been in private practice since then. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and is a past Vice Chairman of the Pennsylvania State Board of Optometry. He and his wife, Jennifer, have 3 children.

Professional organization:

  • American Academy of Optometry

Glen W. Elliott, O.D.

Dr. Elliott received a B.S. Degree in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1992. He received his Doctorate in Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2001. Dr. Elliott has served our country for 10 years in the U.S. Navy and he is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He has received various awards including the National Defense Service Medal and the Quebec Merit Scholarship to McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Dr. Elliott has provided comprehensive eye care to the Alaskan Native population for Indian Health Services. He has served as a speaker on Dry Eye Treatments at National Conferences. He has 10 years of Medical Optometry experience before joining Ludwick Eye Center. Dr. Elliott resides with his wife, Michelle, and their daughters, Jocelyn, Bella, Brielle, and Gracie.

Dr. Tiede

Dr. Tiede completed his undergraduate studies at Salisbury University in 2001 and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in 2005. He received extensive training in ophthalmic disease management during his externships at Wilmington, DE and Allentown, PA VA Medical Centers and Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. Upon completion of optometry school, Dr. Tiede served as medical service officer for the United States Army and served a tour in Iraq with the 261’st Multi-Functional Medical Battalion.

Professional organizations:

  • Maryland Optometric Association
  • Central Pennsylvania Optometric Society
  • American Optometric Association
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