Our Staff

Born and raised in San Diego, Dr. Danny VanDan has worked in optometry for over 25 years. His journey in eyecare began right after high school, working in private practices as front desk, optician, technician, and office manager. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in General Biology at the University of California, San Diego, he earned his Doctorate of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois, graduating with honors in 2013.

Dr. VanDan’s clinical experience spans independent offices, corporate settings, large optometric groups, VA hospitals, and school-based eyecare. His accolades include Colleague of the Year (2010), Cribb Leadership and Service (2013), Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society (2013), and People’s Choice Award for Optometrist, Lamar, CO (2014). His specialties include scleral contact lenses, medically necessary contact lenses,  myopia management, eye disease, urgent eyecare needs, geriatrics, and pediatrics.

After moving to Denver, CO, Dr. VanDan quickly fell in love with the beauty of the state and the woman who would become his wife. Now based in Centennial, Colorado, he is grateful to call Colorado home and is committed to building meaningful, lifelong relationships with the patients and families he serves.

As the proud father of three young children, two daughters and a son, Dr. VanDan understands how quickly life changes through its many milestones. That perspective inspires the care he provides every day. Whether helping a child see clearly for the first time, guiding a patient through cataract surgery, or preserving a senior's independence through healthy vision, he believes it is a privilege to be part of each person's journey.

Beyond the exam room, Dr. VanDan is passionate about mentoring future optometrists, training fellow doctors, and giving back to the community. He regularly speaks at senior centers, participates in health fairs, volunteers at his children's schools, and partners with local organizations to improve access to eyecare.

Dr. VanDan is also proud to support his wife, a dedicated leader in Denver's Asian American community who leads a local magazine and a nonprofit organization devoted to preserving and celebrating Asian American culture.

At the heart of everything he does is a simple belief: exceptional eyecare is about more than helping people see better. It is about caring for people through every milestone in life. That belief is the foundation of Milestones Eyecare and the reason Dr. VanDan is honored to serve his community with compassion, integrity and genuine connection.

With 13 years of experience in the optical industry, Roman has built a career defined by expertise, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care. His journey through the optical field has taken him from Billing and optical administration to hands-on technician work, opticianry, and ultimately management, giving him a rare and comprehensive understanding of every level of the optical business.

 

Throughout his career, he has developed a reputation for combining technical precision, clinical knowledge, and strong leadership. Whether helping a patient find the perfect frame, ensuring an accurate and comfortable prescription, supporting an efficient optical team, or managing daily practice operations, he brings professionalism, confidence, and attention to detail to everything he does.
 

But his ambition and competitive spirit extend far beyond the optical floor. When he's not working, he trades his optical tools for a volleyball and competes at a national and international level. As a competitive volleyball athlete, he has represented himself on courts across different levels of competition, embracing the discipline, teamwork, resilience, and mental toughness required to perform at an elite level.

 

The same qualities that make him a successful athlete—communication, leadership, consistency, adaptability, and the drive to constantly improve—are the qualities he brings to his professional career.

 

After 13 years in optical, his story is more than a career progression from billing to technician, optician, and manager. It is a story of growth, leadership, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of excellence—both professionally and competitively.

 

Optician by profession. Leader by experience. Competitor by nature. Excellence by choice.