Our Team

Dr. Eric Bailey is the eye doctor of Target Optical- Monticello, is a board certified Eye Doctor of Optometry by the International Association of Board of Examiners. He has served in national FDA research trials as Chief Investigator and consulted with most of the major eye care industry including Johnson & Johnson, Ciba Vision, and Bausch & Lomb.
 

As an author and editor Dr. Bailey has been extensively published in peer reviewed journals as well as multiple trade magazines. Dr. Bailey was also as Editor of Optometry Today magazine. He lectures nationally on a wide range of optometric topics.
 

Dr. Bailey also works directly with multiple industries in the area of evaluation of workplace lightening needs. Optimal lighting and visual correction for employees improves efficiency, safety and quality at minimal expense to industry.
 

Currently Dr. Bailey practices primary care optometry while continuing to consult in the areas of workplace vision care, contact lens materials and solution development, pharmaceutical drug evaluation and the advancement of computer technology in the health care delivery system.

Vision is a precious gift, and every person has a story that affects the way they see. It’s my honor and joy to serve the Monticello area, hear your story, and help you achieve clear vision.

I grew up with nine siblings on a dairy farm in Central Minnesota. I received my bachelor’s degree at the College of St. Benedict and went on to optometry school at Southern College in Memphis, TN. After living out West for a few years after school, it’s wonderful to be back in Minnesota near family.

I now live near St. Cloud with my husband Kevy, who is also an optometrist, and our three kids. In my free time, I love to be outdoors, experiment in the garden, pray, read non-fiction, and work out.