Our Team

A Quincy native, Dan Hayden, O.D. is a graduate of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.  Dr. Hayden received his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois.  Dr. Hayden started his optometry career at a private practice in La Grange, Illinois before relocating back to his hometown of Quincy, IL in 1999.  In 2009, Dr. Hayden branched out on his own to open SPECS in Quincy with his vision of an optometry practice offering a great patient experience in a relaxed comfortable environment.

Dr. Hayden is a member of the Illinois Optometry Association and the American Optometric Association.  He provides family vision care and specializes in contact lens fitting, including bifocal, multifocal, and ortho-k, and is the area’s only Certified Wave Designer.  He also provides pre- and post-operative care for Lasik and cataract surgery patients.

Fun facts about Dr. Hayden 

• Family man 

• Coffee purist

• Avid reader

• F1 Fanatic

• Travel lover

Sara Siebert, O.D. graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Missouri – St. Louis in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Dr. Siebert received her Doctor of Optometry in 2018 from Indiana University School of Optometry, where she graduated with Honors. Dr. Siebert was also the recipient of the 2018 Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care from Indiana University.
 

Dr. Siebert is a member of the Illinois Optometry Association, the American Optometric Association, and candidate for Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. She practices full-scope optometry, including diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease, routine eye exams, post-operative care, and specialty contact lens fittings.

Dr. Siebert has a passion for fitting specialty contact lenses, including custom soft lenses, corneal gas permeable (RGP), hybrids, and scleral contact lenses. These specialty lenses can be indicated for those who have failed contact lenses in the past or want to achieve crisper vision through contact lenses, but are particularly indicated for individuals with irregular corneas, post-surgical corneas, and those who suffer from Dry Eye Syndrome.

Fun facts about Dr. Siebert

• Proud mom

• Avid gardner

• Always trying new recipes

• Loves being active

A Quincy native, Carrie Wallace has been the heartbeat of SPECS since 2010. As Office Manager, she has navigated countless industry changes over the years, truly acting as the “glue” that holds our practice together. Carrie’s genuine love for our patients shines through in everything she does. Outside of the office, her world revolves around her family—she is completely devoted to her husband, Dan, and their phenomenal son, Landon.

Fun facts about Carrie:

• Animal lover

• An amazing baker

• Proud mom

• Loves to travel to the beach

Bio coming soon!