David A. Shilling, O.D.
Dr. Shilling joined the practice in 1995. He is a native of Orrville, Ohio where he graduated from Orrville High School. He did his undergraduate education at BGSU and graduated from the Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1991 with his Doctor of Optometry degree. While a student at BGSU, he was active in the University Bands, Kappa Kappa Psi Band Service Fraternity, and served his senior year as Freddie Falcon. At OSU, he was active in SVOSH and went on a mission trip to Mexico to provide eyecare and eyewear to people in need. He also served as president and later as Alumni Chairman of the Epsilon Psi Epsilon Optometry Fraternity. He is also a Life Member of both the OSU and College of Optometry Alumni Associations.
Professional memberships include American and Ohio Optometric Associations (serving on several committees) and as past president of the Toledo Area Optometric Society. He is also a clinical associate with TLC Laser and Eyecare Centers, serving as chair of their optometric advisory board for many years. He has lived in Bowling Green since 1991 and activities include Falcon Club, BGSU President’s Club, ProMusica, and BGSU Festival Series Advisory Board chairman. He has served as a staff optometrist for the Falcon Athletic Department since 1991. He has volunteered for many years with the Black Swamp Arts Festival and Children’s Resource Center, and is a founding member of Bowling Green Business Network International. He is currently President of the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Bowling Green Jaycees. He is also an active member of First United Methodist Church in BG.
His wife, Vicki, is also an optometrist and practices in Toledo. Son, Michael, and daughter Mary, are students in BG City Schools and active in BG Youth Hockey, PeeWee baseball, dance and band.
Nicholas A. Peiffer, O.D.
Dr. Nick Peiffer joined Bowling Green Vision Center as an optometrist in July of 2009. Dr. Peiffer graduated from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in June of 2009, after completing internships at The Dayton VA Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Retina Vitreous Associates, Bloomberg Laser Center, and various other clinics around the state of Ohio. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Toledo. He enjoys working with patients who wear contact lenses, co-managing cataract and refractive surgeries, and managing all types of ocular disease. Dr. Peiffer sees patients from birth on.
He is originally from Wood County, and currently resides in Bowling Green. He is a member of the Bowling Green Evening Lions Club and serves on its Board of Directors. In his free time, Dr. Peiffer enjoys spending time with family on Lake Erie, boating, traveling, and playing golf.