The Eye Guys

Dr. John Sivesind grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1996. His love for academics and sports took him to Wright State University in Dayton, OH, where he played basketball on a scholarship. He later transferred to Colorado State University, continuing his basketball career and earning a Biology degree in 2001. Driven by a passion for helping others, Dr. Sivesind pursued optometry at The Ohio State University College of Optometry, where he graduated in 2005. 

With 19 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Sivesind is dedicated to preventing eye disease and helping patients maintain optimal vision. As a primary eye care provider, he is passionate about early childhood eye exams and educating patients about eye health throughout their lives. His approach emphasizes healthy living to prevent future eye diseases. 

Dr. Sivesind volunteers with the Lions Club at the Community Health Center and is proud to be an InfantSEE provider, ensuring children receive eye care from a young age. 

Outside of the office, Dr. Sivesind is passionate about sports, especially basketball and golf. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Brandy, and their three children, Nolan, Cooper, and Crosby, engaging in a variety of family activities. 

Dr. Matt Clarke, a Sioux Falls native, graduated from Lincoln High School in 2004 before earning his Biology degree from South Dakota State University in 2008. After college, he worked in ethanol research at POET Research Center in Scotland, SD, before pursuing his passion for optometry. In 2009, Dr. Clarke attended the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, IL, where he graduated in 2013. 

Diagnosed with an eye problem at a young age that required surgery and corrective lenses, Dr. Clarke understands firsthand the impact of early detection and treatment. His experience inspired him to help others in the same way he was helped, which fuels his passion for eye care. 

With over 10 years of experience, Dr. Clarke is skilled in the treatment of ocular diseases like dry eye syndrome, cataracts, and glaucoma management. He takes pride in helping patients improve their visual health, whether through managing disease or providing better visual outcomes. 

In his free time, Dr. Clarke enjoys the outdoors, golfing, hunting, and spending time with his family—his wife Tressa and their children, Ellis and Stellan.