Originally from a western South Dakota ranch, Dr. Brenda Hutchison received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Augustana College in 1991. She graduated from Optometry school at University of Missouri-St. Louis in 1996. She has practiced optometry at the Marion Eye Center for over 25 years, and is passionate about taking care of her patients’ eye health and vision. Dr. Hutchison provides contact lens fittings, routine vision care, and medical eye exams, including diabetic eye exams, glaucoma care, and macular degeneration management. She also provides school exams for children. She is happy to see special needs patients, including those on the autism spectrum. In her soft-spoken manner, she is a compassionate listener. Dr. Hutchison loves building relationships with the patients she’s had the privilege to care for year after year.
In her spare time, Dr. Hutchison enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and friends. She serves on her worship team at her local church as a keyboardist.
You may schedule an appointment with Dr. Hutchison at our Herrin and Carterville locations.