Dr. Eckel joined Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers in 2021 as a consultative optometrist post his 13-month ocular disease residency. He graduated with honors from The Ohio State University College of Optometry, following a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health and minor in Business Management from Brigham Young University. His clinical training encompassed specialty clinics like ocular disease, pediatrics, vision therapy, and low vision rehabilitation. Dr. Eckel also completed externships at Salt Lake City VA and Five Points Eye Care in Athens, Georgia.