Dr. Willeford

Dr. Willeford is a native of Ohio, who graduated high school in Lake Worth, Florida. After receiving a degree from Florida State University he went on to graduate from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale There he received a Bachelor’s degree in Vision Science with highest honors. His doctor of optometry degree from Nova Southeastern was also received with highest honors. Dr. Willeford was selected to be a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honors Society. He also is a past president of the North Central Florida Optometric Society.

Dr. Menjivar graduated from the University of Texas where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. He subsequently attended the University of Houston College of Optometry where he earned his Doctor of Optometry. Dr. Menjivar is a Board Certified Optometric Physician who is licensed to practice the highest level of optometry granted by the Florida Board of Optometry.

Dr. Glatter-Götz (Dr. GG) took a slightly scenic route to optometry, earning a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida in 2003 before receiving her Doctor of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University in 2008. After a residency in ocular disease at the Malcom Randall VA Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, she spent nearly a decade serving those who serve. This journey included four years as a civilian contract optometrist for the Army at Landstuhl US Military Hospital in Germany, where she provided essential eye care to the troops, their spouses and children, as well as retired veterans who resided overseas.

In August 2016, the pull of home brought her back to Florida to join Ritz & Johnson Eyecare, taking over for Dr. Ray Johnson following his retirement after 45 years of patient care in the Ocala community. Knowing she has big shoes to fill, she is dedicated to serving her community with equal care and compassion and enjoys seeing patients of all ages — from pre-school and school-aged children to mature patients, helping them maintain healthy vision through every stage of life. 

When she isn't bringing clarity to her patients, Dr. GG is a wife and mom of three who embraces her beautiful, sometimes chaotic family life. Off the clock, she serves as 'Director of Transportation' for her daughters' ballet schedules, a loud and over-caffeinated cheerleader at her son's swim meets, and, most recently, a 'Chronic Worrier' for her (swim-obsessed) driving teenager. She also proudly wears the 'dog-mom' badge for her look-alike mini-goldendoodle, Lola, who is the best dog in the world (as all dogs are).

Dr. GG loves all (well, almost all) types of music, is an avid stargazer, and she wishes she could speak all the languages of the world. For now, she speaks English and Albanian, maintains a rather dusty Italian, and knows just enough French and German to navigate a new city without getting (too) lost. She and her husband love to travel with their family, giving their children the opportunity to see the world, experience different traditions, and see firsthand how various cultures celebrate love, life, family, and friendship.

Dr. Appleman graduated from the United States Military Academy and retired after a twenty-year career in the Army. He earned his Doctor of Optometry from The University of Houston and Masters Degrees in Healthcare Administration and Business Administration from Baylor University while serving. His experience includes concussion management, vision therapy, and contact lenses. Dr. Appleman is a Board Certified Optometric Physician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. He is dedicated to serving the needs of his patients in any stage of life.