Age : 64

Residence : Coraopolis

Family : Wife, Susan; sons, Noah and Jason; granddaughter, Jarah

Education : Attended Washington & Jefferson College; bachelor’s degree in physiological optics and medical degree in optometry, both from the Ohio State University College of Optometry

Occupation : Optometrist, Eger Eye Group in Coraopolis, since 1968

Background : His father, Elmer H. Eger, founded the practice in 1941; his son, Noah, is a partner

Noteworthy : Elected 44th president of the American Academy of Optometry

Quote : “The uniqueness of this is they have a private practitioner from a small town like I am, who is able to go through the chairs and end up with a position like this. … It’s nice to be able to bring a skill set of, hopefully, leadership that will continue to advance the organization and the profession.”

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