Andrew Hart, O.D.

Dr. Andrew Hart has been practicing Optometry in Fort Myers since 1993. He  has a special interest in treating and managing Glaucoma. He is an expert in optics and especially enjoys fitting contact lenses. Dr. Hart takes extra time to get to know each patient and their visual needs. He monitors and treats most eye diseases, refractive and binocular problems, and he can be trusted to refer you to the proper specialist if needed. Dr. Hart has worked in large surgical ophthalmology practices and has extensive experience co-managing patients before and after lid, refractive, corneal, cataract, glaucoma and retinal surgery.

​Andrew James Hart received his Doctor of Optometry Degree from Indiana University School of Optometry. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. He did internships at the Vision Institute in Toronto, IU's Clinic in Indianapolis, and the Eye Foundation in Orlando, Florida.

Andrew grew up in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, Canada, His summers were spent exploring, working on and cruising the Great Lakes. This has given him his love for lake freighters. During the long winters, he enjoyed skiing, which he still does whenever he can. His father was an optometrist. who helped to mold him into the knowledgeable caring doctor he is today. 

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Brenda Hart, O.D.

Dr. Brenda Hart has been practicing Optometry in Fort Myers Florida since 1993.  She sees patients of all ages, but her particular specialty and love is helping geriatric patients see and function their best. Dr. Hart can monitor and treat lid disease, eye infections and inflammation, corneal problems, cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma as well as many visual problems such as blurred vision, double vision and visual field loss. She can be trusted to refer you to the best specialist when necessary. Dr. Hart fits glasses and contact lenses with care and precision.

Brenda Catineau Hart received her Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) from the University of Houston College of Optometry. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of South Florida. Her internships were done in Orlando at the Eye Foundation and at the Colorado Optometric Center in Denver.

She has worked in a  Neuro-ophthalmology sub specialty practice, owned and operated a private Optometric practice, and spent years in a large multidisciplinary ophthalmology group practice.

​Dr. Hart loves spending time with her family. She likes to walk, read and garden. She and Andrew have two children, a dog and a large much loved extended family on both sides. They have been active members in the community since moving to Fort Myers in 1993.

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Ashley Glivic Sies, O.D.

Dr. Ashley Glivic Sies has been practicing Optometry in South West Florida since 2013. She is a board certified optometric physician specializing in eye care for patients of all ages, but has special interest in contact lenses and children's vision needs. She specializes in fitting toric, multifocal, and monovision contact lenses. Dr Glivic Sies takes great care in understanding her patient's concerns and educating them on their eye conditions. She is skilled in all areas of eye care and monitors such diseases as diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and macular degeneration. 

Dr Glivic Sies graduated from Nova Southeastern College of Optometry in Fort Lauderdale with a Bachelor of Science degree in Vision and a Doctor of Optometry degree.  She also has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Florida Gulf Coast University. Her internship was done at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute in Sunrise. She has recently joined Hart Eye Care and looks forward to meeting your eye care needs. 

Dr Glivic Sies grew up in Naples and loves spending time with her family. She and her husband have one son. She enjoys going to the beach, attending women's ministry, and listening to live music. She is an active member in her community, her local mommy's group, and her son's school. 

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Meet Our Optician 

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Jon Schneider

​Jon has been in the optical field since 1990 and a licensed optician for 28 years; 24 of those years here in the Fort Myers area. Staying up to date with the latest technologies, trends and techniques, Jon takes great pride and passion in helping her patients find the frame style and lens combination to fit their needs best. She takes the time and goes the extra mile for all of her patients because it makes her happy to see them succeed. She takes a special interest in working with children and the hard to fit prescriptions with both glasses and contact lenses.
 
Jon also enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering at her child's school whenever possible.  She is active in her community and looks forward to seeing her long time patients and meeting new ones.