Learn more about our extensive history at Ferman Optometry, dating as far back as 1931.

1931

• Cyral Ferman started a wholesale optical business in Detroit, MI.

1951

• Cyral’s son, William, also known as Dr. Bill, graduated from Illinois College of Optometry and joined a practice in Detroit, MI.

1957

• Dr. Bill opened his first Ferman Optometry practice on Greenfield Dr. in Detroit, MI.

1969

• Dr. Bill’s son, Ted, went to work for his dad as an optical technician in the lab.

1977

• The business moved to Plymouth, MI.
• Dr.Bill’s son, Dr. Greg, joined the practice. For several years, Ferman Optometry was very much a family practice, with Bill’s wife Lee managing the reception desk and their daughter, Sue, handling the books.

1990

• Ted became a board-certified optician.

1997

• Dr. Bill and Lee retired to Clermont, FL.
• Dr. Greg was joined by Dr. Andy Ealovega.

2017

• Dr. Greg retired to Branson, MO.

2019

• The office underwent an extensive remodel.
  • Completely new frame room.
  • Completely new reception area.
  • Updated examination rooms.
  • Updated lighting and flooring.

2020

• We successfully weathered the Covid shutdown.