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Overlake Family Vision Wins Best Eye Doctor of 425 Magazine

We are thrilled to share that Overlake Family Vision has been voted Best of 425 in 425 Magazine for 2024! ” to “We are thrilled to share that Overlake Family Vision has won Best Eye Doctor in 425 Magazine for 2024!

We are truly grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us, and we look forward to serving your family’s eye care needs for many years to come.

Mary E Baker, O.D

Dr. Mary Baker received her doctor of optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1991. Following graduation, she accepted a commission in the United States Navy. Stationed at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, she served 8 years on active duty and in the reserves as an optometrist.

Due to her dedication, Dr. Baker received several honors and awards for military achievement and community leadership, including Armed Forces Junior Optometrist of the Year.

Following her service in the U.S. Navy, Dr. Baker worked at an ophthalmology practice in the San Diego area before moving to the Pacific Northwest in 1999. Deciding to stay in the Pacific Northwest, she fulfilled her dream of opening her own eye care practice—Overlake Family Vision!

Dr. Baker earned her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Virginia Commonwealth University and enjoys the opportunity to converse with her Spanish-speaking patients. Dr. Baker specializes in visual rehabilitation and is a member of the Neuro-optometric Rehabilitation Association.

Giving the Gift of Sight in Guatemala 2026

This August, Dr. Mary Baker had the incredible opportunity to travel to Playa Grande, Ixcán, Guatemala, with a group from Pacific University College of Optometry to provide eye care to people in need.

The team included seven optometry students, four doctors, and three support staff who traveled eight hours by bus from Guatemala City to reach this remote mountain community near the border of Mexico. During the mission, the team cared for approximately 500 patients, including providing vision screenings for students at a local grade school.

For Dr. Baker, this experience was especially meaningful. With a passion for helping others through the gift of sight—and the opportunity to use her Spanish-speaking skills to connect with patients—she was able to provide care in a very personal way. Whether someone needed glasses to help them work, sunglasses to protect their eyes while farming in the hot sun, or simply wanted to be able to read their Bible more clearly, the impact of improved vision was immediate and deeply meaningful.

Many of the eyeglasses used during the mission were generously donated through the Lion’s Club in Oregon. A pair of glasses that is no longer needed by one person can truly make a life-changing difference for someone else.

Pacific University College of Optometry students travel to this region of Guatemala each year, continuing the important work of providing volunteer eye care and bringing the gift of clearer vision to those who may not otherwise have access to it.

Please consider donating your used eyeglasses at Overlake Family Vision. Your donation may help someone see well enough to work, learn, care for their family, or enjoy reading again.

A simple pair of glasses can truly change a life.

Honor Flight Mission 2024

As a U.S. Navy veteran, Dr. Baker volunteers with Puget Sound Honor Flight, an organization created to honor America’s heroes for their service to our country. Dr. Baker serves as a volunteer guardian, transporting veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials built for them and helping them reflect on their service.

She believes in the importance of showing appreciation for those who have served and completed her fourth mission with Honor Flight in September 2024. On this visit to the Washington memorials, many visitors personally thanked our veterans for protecting our country. Upon arrival home at SeaTac Airport, the heroes were met by uniformed military, friends, and family. Many of the veterans called it a trip of a lifetime.

Continued Service

Dr. Baker has also proudly visited Tamanique, El Salvador as part of Peace Health’s mission to provide vision care for underserved communities. After gathering thousands of pairs of used glasses, Dr. Baker distributes them to village residents who need glasses to see clearly.

Whether she’s assisting her fellow veterans, villagers in El Salvador, or her patients here at home, Dr. Baker brings the same passion and dedication to everything she does.

Book your Appointment Today

Schedule your appointment today to meet with Dr. Baker and assess your vision needs. From vision therapy to dry eye treatment to vision care for the entire family, Dr. Baker and her team are here to serve you.

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