The Doctor

Dr. Darryl Mathewson is originally from Bluffton, Ohio, where he graduated from high school in 1979. He then attended The Ohio State University for his undergraduate studies. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1986 after graduating from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. In December of 1986, Dr. Mathewson purchased the optometry practices of Woodrow (Lee) McCartney and Steve Franz in Defiance, Ohio, and began his practice at his current location on Fourth Street. In 1998, he reconstructed his office building into a new modern facility.

Dr. Mathewson resides in Defiance with his wife, Brenda, and their two daughters, Alexis, age 13, and Paige, age 9. Dr. Mathewson is an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Defiance Sertoma Club and the Defiance Chamber of Commerce. He strongly supports the area community and schools through various avenues. Dr. Mathewson enjoys spending time with his family and attending the many school and community activities that his daughters are involved in.