Dr. Brad Byergo earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1998 and went on to receive his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry in 2002, graduating with highest honors.
During his time as an optometry student, Dr. Byergo gained extensive training in diagnosing and treating ocular diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. He was awarded a grant from the Heart of America Contact Lens Society for his work on daily disposable contact lenses and served as an officer in the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Society. His outstanding leadership skills earned him the Missouri Optometric Foundation Leadership Award.
Since joining the Midwest Eye Associates team, Dr. Byergo has been instrumental in advancing the practice, becoming the medical director in 2004. He is an active member of the St. Louis Optometric Society, the Missouri Optometric Association, and the American Optometric Association. In 2012, Dr. Byergo and Midwest Eye Associates joined forces with Vision Source, the largest network of independent optometrists in the country. He currently serves as the administrator for Vision Source St. Louis and received the Vision Source Outstanding Leadership Award in 2013.
Specializing in the fitting of contact lenses and the management of ocular disease, Dr. Byergo played a key role in bringing high oxygen transmission daily disposable contact lenses to the U.S. market in 2014. He is a nationally respected educator in the management of ocular diseases, particularly ocular allergies and dry eye management, and frequently lectures across the country.
Dr. Byergo is married to Susie, his college sweetheart from Mizzou. Susie, who was an educator in the Parkway School District for 15 years, now stays at home to raise their two daughters, Allie and Katie. Dr. Byergo is passionate about Mizzou sports, enjoys barbecuing with friends, and is always looking to improve his golf game. He also loves coaching and cheering for his daughters in all their sporting endeavors.