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Doctors & Staff

Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Rosenthal Optometric the leading provider of vision care products and services in Highland.

Dr. Kimberly Rosenthal Tinge

Dr. Tinge is a graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry. As a student, she did special rotations in contact lenses and low vision, and won an award for her work in vision therapy. Dr. Tinge is the past president of the Southwestern Illinois Optometric Society and a member of the American Optometric Association and the Optometric Extension Program. She is a frequent speaker at local civic organizations. Dr. Tinge is the granddaughter of Dr. Robert H. Rosenthal, our founder.

 

 

 

Dr. Valerie Barber

Valerie Barber, O.D., has been practicing optometry for 30 years. She grew up in Madison County, IL, and resides in Edwardsville. She often describes optometry as the “best job ever”. She truly enjoys taking care of all types of patients, from 1-year-olds to 101. Solving her patients’ visual needs brings her great joy. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her adult children play music, yoga, and social dancing.

 

 

Joanne Reidelberger, Office Manager

Joanne has been with us since 1986. She has been trained to do a variety of jobs in the office. She enjoys the patient interaction and the challenge of everyday situations.

Keith Droege, Optician

Keith has over 40 years of experience in the optical field. He has an Optical Technician degree from George C. Wallace Community College and is certified with the American Board of Opticians (ABO).

Ruth Rosenthal Dobbs, Optician

Ruth has been with the practice in varying capacities since 1970. She has maintained her ABO certification since the 1980s. Ruth continues to work part-time and is available by appointment for glasses adjustments.

Melissa Brown, Optician

Melissa Brown joined our practice in 2025 as an Optician. She has been in the field since 2016. She will bring her expertise to help you pick out a frame just for you.

Caleb Tinge, Technician

Caleb joined our practice in 2020. He does an excellent job in multitasking with computers, technician, and optical.

Ashley Sims, Technician

Joined the practice in 2023

Allyssa Schreiber, Technician

Allyssa Schreiber joined our practice in 2025 as a Technician. She has been in the field since 2009 and brings ophthalmology experience to our office.

Raven Washington, Technician

Raven Washington joined our practice in 2025 as a Technician. She has been in the field since 2009. She will greet you with a smile when she takes you back for pretesting.

Dawn Cera, Receptionist

Joined the practice in 2022

Sam Kutz, Receptionist

Joined the practice in 2017