Owner / Optometrist Dr. Stephen Cusumano is a 1986 graduate of the University of Missouri-St.Louis College of Optometry.  He practiced optometry in Columbia, Missouri for four years before moving to St. Louis in 1990.  Cusumano Vision Center was formed in 1998 as a result of Dr. Cusumano’s desire to better serve his patients. Dr. Cusumano participates in the community by periodically holding speaking engagements at area schools, and he offers a Vision Savings Program to area First Responders.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Lighthouse for the Blind.   He married  his wife Donna in 1990.  Both are dedicated to rearing their two boys, Alex and Drew, who attend school in the Rockwood School District.  An Eagle Scout, Dr. Cusumano enjoys participating in Boy Scouts with his children.   Along with seeing patients, Dr. Cusumano enjoys listening to music, playing golf, riding motorcycles, and following Rams Football, Blues Hockey and Cardinals Baseball.

Owner / Office Manager Donna began as an optician in 1983 with two private doctors in the St. Louis area.  In 1984, she was hired by a national optical chain as an optician/lab technician where she gained experience cutting optical lenses and working with contact lens patients.  She received certification in 1988 from the American Board of Opticianry and furthered her career by later becoming a Retail Manager for the same company. In 2004, Donna graduated magna cum laude from Maryville University in St. Louis with a degree in Communications and Writing, receiving the Award for Excellence in Communications and membership in the Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society.  She is happy to promote Dr. Cusumano's practice by working with both print and electronic media to inform the community of how Cusumano Vision Center is their best choice for advanced eyecare.  She currently manages the staff and oversees the changes Cusumano Vision Center is implementing to better serve our patients. Donna is married to Dr. Cusumano and enjoys spending time with him and their two boys.  Outside the office, she works as a consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics, designs KUSO Jewelry and researches family history.

Optical Technician Melissa's warmth and charm are hard to miss.  You will know the minute you see her that she is glad you have come by and she will help you to her fullest extent.  No longer new to the optical world, she operates our front desk with confidence and precision.  She is knowledgable in many optometric procedures as well as insurance plans and has been trained to adjust your eyewear properly.  She also loves fashion and is very helpful when choosing your new eyewear. Melissa has been married to her husband Ed for over 20 years.  They have a  daughter who is in college and a son who attends school locally.  She is involved with many church activities and regularly sings during services.

Optician / Billing Coordinator Andrea joined our practice in 2010 after managing an optometric practice with several locations.  She assists Dr. Cusumano with pretesting and contact lens fitting, fitting eyeglasses and coordinating insurance billing and accounts receivables.  Andrea is patient and meticulous and is always happy to answer your eyecare questions. She has a large family, and her children are involved in many activities, including cub scouts, chess club, dance and violin.  Between work and family, Andrea tenaciously pursues a master's degree.

ABO / NCLE Certified Optician Cusumano Vision Center is so excited to announce the addition of two new members to our staff!  Keep watching for more details on their arrival.  One is an experienced optician with credentials from the American Board of Opticianry and the National Contact Lens Examiners.  The other is an optician who has recently graduated from college and has been accepted into the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry.  Both will be starting in June.   We all look forward to seeing you soon!