Great Lakes Eye Care Welcomes Dr. Rachel McKuras
Great Lakes Eye Care Welcomes Dr. Rachel McKuras to the Team
Great Lakes Eye Care is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Rachel McKuras, OD, to its team of dedicated eye care professionals. Dr. McKuras brings a wealth of clinical experience, academic excellence, and a heart for service to the Southwest Michigan community.
Originally from Anderson, Indiana, Dr. McKuras was raised in both Indiana and Illinois and is a graduate of Mahomet-Seymour High School in Mahomet, IL. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology Pre-Medicine from Indiana Wesleyan University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry from the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University, graduating with highest distinction and earning membership in the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society.
Following her doctoral training, Dr. McKuras completed a residency in neuro-ocular rehabilitation and ocular disease at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Her clinical passions include helping patients with complex visual needs and providing compassionate, thorough care.
Beyond her work in the clinic, Dr. McKuras has participated in international mission trips that brought eye care to underserved communities in Ukraine (2021), Guyana (2022), and Dominica (2024). She is an active member of both the American Academy of Optometry and the American Optometric Association.
Dr. McKuras and her husband, Camden, have been married since 2019. Camden is a fellow Indiana Wesleyan University graduate with degrees in Christian Ministry and Practical Theology. Together, they look forward to joining the community and plan to attend Overflow Church in Benton Harbor.
Great Lakes Eye Care is excited to welcome Dr. McKuras and is confident she will be a valuable asset to both the practice and the patients we serve.
About Great Lakes Eye Care
Founded in 1987, Great Lakes Eye Care provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive eye care to the communities of Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. With a team of seven ophthalmologists and four optometrists, the practice is supported by a highly trained staff committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care. Great Lakes Eye Care operates modern facilities in St. Joseph, Niles, and South Haven, Michigan, with a satellite office in Mishawaka, Indiana.
In addition to offering full-service optical and contact lens departments, the practice is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technology. Great Lakes Eye Care is also deeply committed to service beyond the exam room—both locally and globally. Through partnerships with Vision Outreach International, its doctors and staff regularly volunteer their time to deliver eye care in underserved regions around the world.
For more information, visit www.greateyecare.com
About the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber: The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is a non-profit business advocacy and collective-impact organization serving Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties. Established in 1954, the Chamber works to strengthen regional assets, advocate for regional priorities, and cultivate an economic ecosystem that prepares the region for future opportunities.
