03/14/2026

Matthew Geiger, OD (PHS/IHS)

Lieutenant Commander Matt Geiger serves as Chief of Optometry at the Haskell Indian Health Service and is a Commissioned Officer in the United States Public Health Service (USPHS). Inspired by a USPHS optometrist who performed his first eye exam in the fourth grade, Dr. Geiger has dedicated his career to advancing eye care access and quality for underserved populations. Under his leadership, Haskell’s eye clinic has tripled patient visits and acquired state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment equipment. He serves as an optometric consultant to the IHS National Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, editor of the bi-annual PHS/IHS Eye Care Notes and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. He was selected as Chair of the Optometry Professional Advisory Group (OPAG) in 2024 for the USPHS. Beyond his clinical and leadership roles, Dr. Geiger has deployed on two Remote Area Medical missions and one Innovative Readiness Training deployment, extending vision care to communities in need.