100 River Street, Floor 2, Springfield, VT 05156
Phone: 802-886-3937

Accepting New Patients!

Visit North Star Vision at Springfield Health Center

Clinic Hours
Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Parking
Available at both the front and back of Springfield Health Center. To access the front entrance, park at 100 River Street and use the accessible walking bridge. Additional parking is available behind the building in two lots on Pearl Street. Enter through The Great Hall or our Main Entrance and make your way to the 2nd floor.

Visit our Optical Shop!
Enjoy experienced and professional service at the North Star Vision Optical Shop! Now offering:

  • Leading lens makers like Varilux, Transitions, and Crizal Anti-Reflective Coating
  • Quality frame selection
  • Fitting, adjustments, and repairs

We accept VSP, GMC, Wellsense, and NH Medicaid.

Services

Vision Care

Care Coordination

My Care Team

April Harmer, OD

Erik Kuntzsch, OD, MS, ABO

April Harmer, OD

I have provided quality eye care to Springfield and it’s surrounding communities for 24 years. I first joined Dr. Lane in 1999, then became a part of Springfield Medical Care System in 2016. In 2022, Lane Eye Associates became North Star Vision. I provide primary eye care to the community which includes glasses, contact lenses, and treatment or monitoring of ocular diseases. I have lived in Springfield since 1994 with my husband John and our wonderful daughter. My family enjoys the company of our dogs, Josie (7), Monty (2) and our cat Luna (10).

Erik Kuntzsch, OD, MS, ABO

Location
North Star Vision

Education
The Ohio State University College of Optometry, Columbus, OH 2017

Clinical Specialties
Optometry

Areas of Clinical Interest
Primary Eye Care
Ocular Disease

Philosophy of Care
Every patient is different and it is extremely important to listen and understand each patient’s needs.

About Me
I remember standing in the outfield of my first high school varsity baseball game and realizing, “Wow, I can’t see anything!” That was exactly when I knew I needed to get my eyes checked. Soon thereafter I would end up with contact lenses and I couldn’t believe how impactful a short visit to the eye doctor could be! Ever since that moment, my dream was to become an optometrist so I could make that kind of impact in someone else’s life too.

Along the path to becoming an optometrist, I was fortunate enough to train at The Ohio State University College of Optometry, earning dual degrees in both optometry and a master’s degree in vision science. Upon graduation, I was honored as the “Graduate of the Year” as designated by the school’s faculty. After my time at Ohio State, I continued my training by completing an ocular disease residency at the Cincinnati Eye Institute, one of the largest ophthalmology practices in the United States.

Before coming to the Vermont/New Hampshire area, I practiced at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, serving our nation’s veterans as a staff optometrist for several years. And now I am thrilled to be at North Star Vision to provide the highest quality eye care to the fantastic people of Vermont. I grew up in Upstate New York, so I am very happy to be back in the great Northeast, closer to family and friends.  Outside of work I am an avid baseball fan and enjoy spending time with my wife and puppy.  

Favorite Quote
“Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.” – Jackie Chan.