Dr. Lawrence E. Fait founded Family Vision in 1947. He left us with morals and ethics that we still share today. Each patient is special to us, from the very youngest to the seniors. We strive to offer the best available eye and vision care for you.
Our competent and caring doctors are current with the latest procedures to serve you with the best technology, whether it is for LASIK, cataract, or glaucoma treatment, as well as contact lenses and glasses.
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Dr. Robert "Bob" Fait is the son of Family Vision's founder, Dr. Lawrence Fait. He joined his dad in practice in 1968, and subsequently bought the practice in 1988. He was the first optometrist in the state of Wisconsin to fit a soft contact lens, as well as the first to comanage LASIK. Dr. Bob continues to treat his patients with the utmost care and concern, not only as patients, but as friends as well.
When not working at and running our ever-growing, busy Family Vision practice, Dr. Bob can be found at WVA, the contact lens distribution company he started, in Burlington. He currently sits on the Board of Trustees at the Illinois College of Optometry. He also travels yearly to Ecuador with the Franciscan Missions, where his work encompasses providing medical clinics, churches, schools and housing for the underprivileged.
Outside of all these endeavors, Dr. Bob enjoys spending time with his four children and their growing families. To say he is an involved grandparent is an understatement. He is also an avid downhill skier, taking many trips to Colorado.
Dr. Kent earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2018 and completed a residency in ocular disease and refractive surgery at Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, SD. She spent six years practicing in Omaha, Nebraska, where she developed extensive experience in glaucoma, dry eye, diabetic eye care, neuro-ophthalmic disease, autoimmune conditions, and surgical co-management. She was honored as the Nebraska Optometric Association’s Young Optometrist of the Year in 2025.
A Waterford native, Dr. Kent is excited to serve our local communities where she grew up. Outside of the office, she enjoys golfing, painting, and fishing. She is an avid sports fan and loves cheering on the Milwaukee Brewers.
Dr. Tim earned his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2010 from the Illinois College of Optometry after graduating cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He is a member of both the American Optometric Association and the Wisconsin Optometric Association.
Along with fitting top quality glasses and contact lenses, Dr. Tim stays current on new diagnostic and treatment modalities for ocular diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy to name a few. He also co-manages cataract surgeries as well as LASIK.
Dr. Tim and his wife Jennifer have two children and spend much of their free time outdoors. They frequently go camping, biking, and hiking. He also has a passion for scuba diving and woodworking.
Dr. Bowen earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry, in 2010, and has received his Bachelors degree in Psychology from Monmouth College, in 2004. His scope of practice includes routine vision care, treatment of eye disease, contact lens fitting, Lasik, and surgical co-management.
Dr. Bowen is licensed for the practice of optometry in the states of Illinois and Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. In his free time, he enjoys biking, kayaking, and working on cars.
Dr. Begotka graduated with honors from Illinois College of Optometry in 2009. He is a member of the Wisconsin Optometric Association and American Optometric Association. He served on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Optometric Association from 2009 to 2016 and was named their Young Optometrist of the Year in 2012.
In 2013, Dr. Begotka completed a fellowship with the College of Optometrists in Vision Development to become board certified in vision development and vision therapy. He has lectured at regional and national meetings on those topics. He and his wife, Tammie, are actively involved in the local Waterford community They enjoy fishing, hunting, boating, and exploring the outdoors with their three boys.
Dr. Pritzl earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2023. Prior to this, he graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Biology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2019.
Dr. Pritzl enjoys serving his patients and building community in the Southeastern Wisconsin Area. He primarily practices in the fitting of glasses and contacts as well treating glaucoma and many other ocular conditions. Additionally, he has extensive experience working with many Spanish speaking clientele. Dr. Pritzl and his wife are originally from southeastern WI. They enjoy staying active, getting outside, and going to live music and theater events.
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