Eye care professionals specialize in understanding how the human eye really works, as well as diseases and conditions that affect your vision—many of which do not always have obvious symptoms. Eye doctors know how age and risk factors affect vision over time for young and old, and they understand the benefits and features of corrective lenses, both as eyeglass lenses and contact lenses.
Our optometrists take the time to explain the results of your eye exam, describe your options and listen to your eye care needs. Because maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership, we encourage you to ask questions and share your health information, which could be vital to monitoring, diagnosing and treating potential vision problems.
Meet our doctors:
Wayne Link, O.D.
Dr. Link was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. After his freshman college year at the University of Hawaii ('64), he transferred and achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh ('68). Then, at the graduate level at Indiana University (Bloomington, Indiana), he earned a Bachelor of Science in Optometry ('70) and his Doctorate, O.D. ('72). His practice of optometry in Butler began in 1972 with Dr. R.P. Cleeland at 123 S. Main Street, a practice that was established by Dr. Cleeland's grandfather in 1881. After 10 years, Dr. Link began his solo practice at the same location. He relocated his practice, moving into the current Butler Eye Care location in 1996, where hs served his patients on a full-time schedule until January, 2009. At that time, and currently, he continues his patients' care on a semi-retired schedule. Appointments, although limited, are still available for past as well as new patients.
Michael McGrath, O.D.
Dr. Michael McGrath is a native of Saint Albans, West Virginia. 
He graduated with honors from West Virginia University where he earned his B.S. in Biology as well as his B.S. in Nursing. After working as an R.N. for WVU Hospitals in Morgantown, Dr. McGrath decided to attend the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia. There, he earned a B.S. in Visual Sciences as well as his Doctor of Optometry (O.D.), graduating with clinical honors.
Upon graduation, he began practicing optometry in greater Baltimore, Maryland. He has since relocated to western Pennsylvania, joining our practice in 2011. He is licensed in the treatment and management of ocular disease.
Dr. McGrath has two pugs with his wife, Jenn, who is also an Optometrist.
