WELCOME!

Here’s our great team. They are known for their professional, friendly, fast and efficient service. You can expect personalized, expert care and attention to every detail.

All four of our licensed opticians are here to DRESS YOUR FACE.

The doctors of Distinctive Eyewear provide comprehensive eye care for adults, children and infants.

Dr. Jennifer Mentessi

Dr. Mentessi is a 1999 graduate of The Ohio State University, where she received an undergraduate degree in Physiological Optics and a Doctor of Optometry degree. Dr. Mentessi is a therapeutically-licensed optometrist. She has a special interest in ocular disease, contact lenses, and pediatric vision. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the North Royalton Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Mentessi enjoys visiting classrooms throughout the year, teaching grade school students the importance of maintaining a lifetime of good eye health. She is a native of North Royalton and presently resides there with her husband, Dr. Brian Fitzsimons, and their two sons.

Dr. Jean Orehek-Dreyer

Dr. Jean Orehek-Dreyer joined our practice in May 2006. She is a 1992 graduate of The Ohio State College of Optometry and formerly practiced Optometry in Cleveland’s eastern suburbs.

Dr. Orehek-Dreyer enjoys seeing all varieties of patients and has a special interest in contact lenses, especially bifocal contacts. She lives in Willoughby Hills with her husband Steve and their two children.

Judy Mileti, LDO, ABOC

Judy Mileti has been dispensing eyewear for over 25 years. She is passionate about making your experience at Distinctive Eyewear like no other. Dressing faces is what she does best.

Judy is always on the lookout for innovative new designers. She continually updates our eyewear selection to bring you the latest fashion and exciting collections from around the world.

Judy is licensed by the State of Ohio Optical Dispensers Board, and certified by the American Board of Opticianry. Prior to opening Distinctive Eyewear, Judy was CEO for Dr. Richard Cook’s three practices. She has served on the board of the Cleveland Opticians Association. Judy is a board member of the Parma Hospital Foundation. She and her husband reside in North Royalton.

Sue Butts, Optician

Sue Butts also started her optical career with Dr. Richard Cook and has over 20 years experience in the optical field. She has been licensed by the State of Ohio Optical Dispensers Board since 1990.

Sue Loddo, Optician

Sue Loddo's interest in eye care developed through her volunteer work for the Cleveland Sight Center, where she conducted vision screening tests for preschoolers. That progressed into full time employment with a private optometrist in 1989. She has been licensed by the State of Ohio Board of Dispensing Opticians and certified by the American Board of Opticianry since 1992. Sue is also a member of the Ohio Opticians Association.

She is available to assist you with appointment scheduling, insurance questions, contact lens care and ordering, and, of course, styling your new eyewear.

Sheryl Byrke

Sheryl is a licensed optician, and has been dispensing eyewear for more than 15 years now. She joined our team in the spring of 2011, after working many years at Jankura's Optical. We are so pleased to have found her. She brings knowledge, a sense of style, and a lot of laughs to our office.

Sheryl is married with three children, and her husband happens to be in the optical business also.

Our showroom

Our office does not look like a typical doctors office. Our eyewear is beautifully displayed. We have lots of color, light, big mirrors,and glass displays with some hanging from the ceiling. We have over 2600 sq ft. of space, so we are never crowded. Come on in, we think you will enjoy your experience. 

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