Physicians Optical Service has been in business for over 65 years. The practice was started by Dr. H. B. Stauffer, a local ophthalmologist, around 1948. Bob Lootens joined the optical dispensary in 1965, buying the business in 1971 when Dr. Stauffer retired. He was one of the earliest ABO Certified Opticians in the state. 

Robbie Lootens joined the business in 1977 after school and weekends and became a full time employee in 1981. Robbie has the distinction of becoming one of the youngest opticians to pass the ABO exam (at the age of 18) in the country.  He became sole owner in 1999. Robbie has continued his father's practice of quality eye wear and guaranteed customer satisfaction.