Dr. Cusic earned his B.S. degree in behavioral neuroscience and psychology
in 1992 from Indiana University. He received his O.D. degree in
1996 from Indiana University School of Optometry--a school ranked consistently
among the top three optometry schools in the country.
Before moving to Washington State, he practiced in rural Eastern Oregon
(Enterprise) for five years. Being the only eye doctor within
70 miles, Dr. Cusic gained extensive experience in medical eyecare.
This included treating and managing hundreds of glaucoma and macular
degeneration patients. He also managed the eye problems common
in patients with diabetes and high blood pressure. As the only
eye doctor in the county, he usually treated all eye infections and
ocular injuries that occurred while the patient was on the job.
He was the primary consult for the local primary care physicians when
they encountered eye problems with their patients either in the office
or the ER. Dr. Cusic also had clinical priveleges at the local
county hospital. He is board certified in the treatment of ocular
disease including the use of oral medications. He is also
one of the few optometrists in the country specially trained and certified
by the American Optometric Association as an aviation vision specialist.
In his free time Dr. Cusic enjoys flying his 1959 Cessna 182 in the
Idaho mountain backcountry and the nearby Cascades, traveling, hiking,
working out, and basketball. He is currently learning a new skill,
sculling (single rowing shell). When things get less hectic he
plans on returning to varsity basketball officiating for local high
schools and possibly coaching again.
