Meet the Staff

At Advanced Optical, our staff is friendly and professional. Our commitment is to provide exceptional customer service to all of our Virginia patients. We take pride in our personalized care and strive to spend the necessary time with each patient to ensure a comfortable experience.

Our Virginia optometry professionals are passionate about providing high-quality care to our family of patients. We focus on providing comprehensive eye exams, a large selection of fashionable eyewear, and the best possible vision care. Come in today to meet our Virginia staff and make an appointment.

Dr. Melicher is an Optometrist in Virginia providing complete eye care services for the surrounding communities.

Dr Jeff is a native of North Dakota and completed Undergraduate Work at the University of North Dakota - Grand Forks and attained his Doctorate Degree at Pacific University College of Optometry, Forest Grove Oregon in 1992. Dr. Melcher and his wife Brenda moved to Virginia/Eveleth in 1993 serving the local area with quality eye care services for over 20 years. Dr. Melicher relocated his eye care services January of 2012 to the Plaza 53 Mall as owner of Advanced Optical Eye Care Center.

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Marina Mason

"I love coming to work every day and watching the transformation in our patients. It never ceases to amaze me how being able to see clearly and without pain boosts their confidence and restores independence. So many people are living with limitations due to visual impairment – and might not even know it! Working here with Dr. Anderson has shown me how even the smallest improvement in one’s sight can make a huge positive impact on their lives."
Terry Noble

"As a child, I had a hard time at school. I had difficulty reading and was labeled a “slow learner.” It was only later revealed that vision problems were at the root of my difficulties. Once I saw an eye care professional and was fitted with corrective lenses, my performance in school excelled. We see these type of success stories every day at Dr. Anderson and it’s one of the many things that makes my career so rewarding!”