Our Team
Three doctors plus expanded hours for your busy life.
Our Doctors
Clarence Vanderlei, OD
Dr. Vanderlei grew up in Avon, SD and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of South Dakota. He graduated magna cum laude in 2016 with his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry. He is experienced with well-vision exams, specialized vision-medical care, specialty contact lens fitting, cataract and refractive surgery post-operative care and disease management. He provides specialized care for glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes, dry eye and headache management. Dr. Vanderlei is a member of the American Optometric Association and the South Dakota Optometric Society. Dr. Vanderlei lives in Orange City, IA with his wife Danielle and son Daschle.
Travis Larson, OD – Accepting New Patients August 1
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Dr. Larson grew up in Norfolk, NE and earned his Health Sciences degree from the University of South Dakota, where he was an NCAA Division I track and field athlete and Academic All-American. He completed his Doctor of Optometry degree at Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry in May 2025, where he gained valuable experience caring for the Cherokee Nation population. He provides comprehensive eye exams, ocular disease management, dry eye and myopia treatment, specialty contact lens fitting and laser surgery care. His specialties include glaucoma management, ocular surface disease, urgent eye care, migraines and chronic headaches with neurolenses® and low vision. Dr. Larson is a member of several professional organizations and lives in Vermillion.
Victoria Johnson, OD
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Dr. Victoria Johnson is from Elk Point, South Dakota and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, IL. She went on to complete her residency training in Ocular Disease/Cornea & Contact Lens/Refractive and Ocular Surgery at Georgia Eye Partners in Atlanta, GA. She enjoys participating in volunteer efforts, including a mission trip to St. Lucia and numerous vision screenings. Outside of the clinic, you will most likely find Dr. Johnson on the golf course, reading a book or spending time with friends and family.
Our Staff
Kelsey
Kelsey is from Yankton, SD and graduated from Yankton High School in 2010. She then attended the University of South Dakota where she received her degree in Psychology. Kelsey lives in Vermillion, SD. She serves as our Optical Manager.
