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About Lakeshore Eyecare

Our approach to eye care combines considerable experience with advanced technology, providing the best care possible.  At Lakeshore Eyecare, we are focused on preserving, enhancing, and giving our patients the best eye health and vision possible.

Caring & Expert Staff

With our team of friendly and well trained and certified staff, Dr. Totten and Dr. Sikkenga strive to provide a high level of clinical care and customer service to our patients.  

And unlike retail chains, we are a private, locally and doctor-owned, professional practice.

Our Doctors

Julia Totten, OD

Dr. Julia Totten is a 2020 graduate of the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University and earned her OD degree with high distinction and honors. She has a passion for private practice and was the president of the Michigan Optometric Student Private Practice Association while attending MCO. She earned her bachelor degree in biomedical science at Grand Valley State University in 2016.

In addition to completing externships at Henry Ford Optimeyes in West Bloomfield, Duane Waters Hospital in Jackson, and the Johnson VA Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina, she has also worked in Mexico and Honduras bringing eye care to people in remote populations. She enjoys reading, boating, and spending time with family and friends.  She and her husband James who is also an optometrist, are enjoying parenthood with their daughter Sadie born in 2023. Julia is an owner in the practice and works alongside her father, cousin Hannah, and colleagues Ben Sikkenga and Bill Meengs.

Ben Sikkenga, OD

Dr. Sikkenga graduated from the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University in 2018 with distinction and was an award recipient of the GP Lens Institute Excellence in specialty lens fitting. He completed internships at the Detroit VA Medical Center, Cherry Health in Grand Rapids and University Eye Center in Big Rapids.   

He is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Michigan Optometric Association and the West Michigan Optometric Association. He enjoys spending time with his wife Courtney, their twin boys, Archer and Charles, and daughter Clara. They enjoy the many community activities available in Newaygo County. Ben also enjoys hunting, fishing, playing golf and hockey.  He is honored to be in practice with such outstanding doctors and great people.

Hannah Totten, OD

Proud graduate of the Michigan College of Optometry with High Distinction and Honors.  Prior to and during optometry school, she obtained a vast knowledge in eyecare with 8+ years experience working as an optician, scribe, and technician.

Dr. Hannah Totten easily connects with patients of all ages with her gentle and friendly personality. Dr. Totten married her husband, Zach, in November 2018 and welcomed their first child, daughter Maya, in May of 2021.

She enjoys skiing, boating, sailing, hiking, golfing, playing tennis, and traveling with her husband- especially to National Parks.

Once you meet Dr. Hannah Totten, you will instantly feel calm with her warm and genuine personality.

Bill Meengs, OD

Dr. William (Bill) Meengs received his doctorate from The Michigan College of Optometry in 2018, graduating with distinction. He completed interships at Duane Waters Hospital in Jackson, as well as Michigan State Neuro-Opthlalmology in Lansing, and the Wyoming VA in Grand Rapids.
Dr. Bill Meengs is a West Michigan native, and looks forward to continuing to serve the eyecare needs of his community.
When he is not working, Dr. Meengs can be found on the golf course in the summer and the ski slopes in the winter. He and his wife Jessica (as well as their daughter Emma) reside in Spring Lake and attend Harvest Bible Chapel.
Dr. Meengs is proud to practice alongside such skilled colleagues and to continue to serve this community.

Douglas L. Totten, OD, MBA

Although Dr. Totten is now retired and no longer regularly sees patients, you may occasionally see him filling in for other doctors.

Dr. Totten graduated from the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University in 1985 and was recognized as the Alumnus of the Year in 2018.

He serves on various committees for the profession including being chair of the American Optometric Association’s Ethics and Values Committee.  He is proud to have grown married children and to be a new grandparent. He is thrilled to practice with his daughter Julia, niece Hannah, and colleagues Ben Sikkenga and Bill Meengs.

Sam Darwin, Practice Manager

Sam serves as our practice manager for three locations (Fremont, Holland, and Norton Shores)  and pursues ongoing training in providing excellent patient care.  She shows immense passion in providing prompt, efficient, and accurate service, especially when patients have questions regarding their visits with our office.  Sam assists in all operations for our family owned practices to thrive.
During her free time, she enjoys relaxing with her family, reading, attending local events and overall being active in the community.

Great place! Everyone there is very professional and did an excellent job helping and explaining my exam results and walked me through getting my 1st pair of glasses. Dr. Totten and his staff are 1st class and I would recommend them to anyone needing Optometry services!

Scott B.