Dr. Amy DeJong
Education History
Undergraduate School: University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Doctorate Program: Pacific University College of Optometry, Forest Grove, OR
Affiliations and Certifications: American Optometric Association, South Dakota Optometric Society, InfantSee, Lions Club
Professional Interests
- Ocular Disease Management
- Contact Lens Fitting
- Family Eye Care
- Surgical Co-Management
- Pediatric Eye Care
Personal History
Dr. DeJong was born and raised in Pipestone, Minnesota. Since graduation from optometry school in 2001, she has lived in Vermillion. She owned and operated her own private practice from 2004 until joining Vision Care Associates in 2020. Not only is she is excited to be part of a bigger group practice, but also to be able to offer more to her patients. She has been an avid member of the Vermillion community, especially on the Chamber and Development Board where she has served as Board President. Her husband Mark and their five children also keep her pleasantly busy.
Interesting Facts about Dr. DeJong
- She enjoys life on the Missouri River whether by boating or stand up paddle boarding.
- She has been an optometry patient most of her life wearing glasses, gas permeable, and soft contact lenses and later having refractive lens implant surgery.