Dr. Mel Lindauer attended Washington State University and was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Employment opportunities let him to California where he enrolled in Southern California College of Optometry. After completing the four-year program and being awarded a Doctor of Optometry degree, he and his wife returned to Washington. In September of 1993, Dr. Lindauer opened Optic One Eye Care Centers of Spokane, P.C. In his years of practice, Dr. Lindauer has been well recognized as a leader in glaucoma and low vision treatment, and laser refractive surgery co-management. Dr. Lindauer has established one of the most progressive eye care practices in the Inland Northwest.

 Members in good standing with the Optometric Physicians of Washington and the American Optometric Association