Our Team

Dr. Danielle Teel was born in Riverside, California, and raised near Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Grand Valley State University in 2000. While in college, she trained as an optician and became ABO certified, discovering her passion for eye care.

She went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago in 2004. During her studies, she was inducted into both the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society and the Gold Key Honor Society. She also completed the Chicago Marathon twice while attending optometry school.

Following graduation, Dr. Teel completed a residency in Pediatrics and Binocular Vision at Indiana University School of Optometry. Her interest in research led her to earn a PhD in Vision Science, specializing in vision development. During this time, she published research, taught optometry students as a clinical instructor, and volunteered on a VOSH mission trip to Mexico.

Dr. Teel is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and is an active member of the American Optometric Association and Indiana Optometric Association. She is past President of the Northeast Indiana Optometric Society.

After practicing in various settings, Dr. Teel opened Focus Eyecare of Fort Wayne to provide comprehensive, personalized eye care to the southwest Fort Wayne community. With expertise in pediatrics, dry eye treatment, and full-scope optometric care, she is dedicated to creating a welcoming, peaceful environment where patients receive exceptional care.

Outside the office, Dr. Teel enjoys spending time with her sons, Owen and Rhys, traveling, being outdoors, rowing, yoga, meditation, music, reading, and painting. Most of all, she enjoys building lasting relationships with her patients and providing a personalized eye care experience.