Doctors & Staff
Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Robeson Family Vision Center the leading provider of vision care products and services in Winona.
Lane C. Robeson, O.D.
Dr. Robeson is originally from Huron, SD. He is a third generation Optometrist and learned from his father and grandfather that the key to success is to “take care of patients”. He graduated from Pacific University, in Forest Grove, OR. After his graduation, he moved to the Winona area and started the family practice you see today! He has been a practitioner in the Winona community for more than 30 years, and has thrived in the small town atmosphere. Dr. Robeson, more than anything, enjoys spending extra time with patients in order to really connect with them on a personal level. All of our patients have found that they can count on Dr. Robeson to go the extra mile to make every visit as comfortable and enlightening as possible. Schedule an appointment today to meet him yourself, and see the difference in service and attitude.
In March of 2024, Dr. Robeson received the Distinguished O.D. of the Year Award.
The Minnesota Optometric Association Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual Doctor of Optometry who has distinguished themselves within the profession for unusually significant contributions and outstanding achievements contributing to the advancement of the profession of optometry. It recognizes long-term dedication rather than any single contribution.
Emily Dunham, O.D. 
Dr. Emily Dunham, recently graduated from the Southern College of Optometry in 2024
after completing her undergraduate studies at Winona State University in 2020.
Returning to Winona, Minnesota, she is thrilled to be back in the community she loves.
Dr. Dunham’s passion for eye care stems from her desire to make a meaningful impact
on people’s lives by enhancing their vision and overall well-being.
With a commitment to personalized care, Dr. Dunham offers a comprehensive range of
services, including routine eye exams, prescribing glasses and contact lenses,
managing eye diseases, and providing pre- and post-operative care. She believes in
providing compassionate and tailored treatment to each of her patients.
Outside of practice, Dr. Dunham actively enjoys spending time with her family and
friends. She also enjoys attending sporting events and golfing in the summertime.
Tina Abrams, Office Manager
In November of 2013 Tina re-joined the staff of Robeson Family Vision Center (she came home), after working with Dr. Robeson in the late 1980’s.
The last 22 years Tina had worked for a company in Winona with her primary focus on insurance.
Tina will be focusing in all areas when managing the office. She also specializes in carrying out all the insurance tasks. She provides excellent care and service and is compassionate about being a leader for the team she manages. Her door is always open and she makes the time to answer your questions.
If she is unable to answer your question she will find someone that can.
Tina is a member of Vision Source and looks forward to the meetings and the information she is able to bring back to the office. Tina is always looking for opportunities to further her knowledge in the eyecare profession along with the ever changing world of insurance.
Tina is a native of Winona and lives in Houston, MN with her husband Jeff. They have an English Springer Spaniels named Missy and Tootsie. Tina enjoys all aspects of the outdoors. She is very competitive when it comes to trout fishing and looking for morel mushrooms.
Michelle C. Corcoran, Optometric Assistant
Michelle joined Dr. Robeson at Robeson Family Vision Center in September of 1999. Up until 2006 when the staff was expanded, Michelle covered all areas of the office.
As our office has continued to grow she now can focus on a few specific areas. She will greet you with a smile, help you check in before your exam and be sure your insurance information and other important paperwork are correct and in order. She continues to assist in all areas of our office. She enjoys working with the staff at Robeson Family Vision Center and provides each patient with friendly and kind care.
She was born and raised in Rollingstone, MN. Michelle and her husband have a son named Sawyer. She enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as their family dog Ozzie. Michelle also enjoys camping and watching her son play basketball and baseball.
Mara Hamilton, Optometric Assistant, ABO-AC
Mara came to the practice in October of 2014 with 5 years of retail and optical lab experience. She has an eye for fit and will help you find the right frame for you! Trained in all areas of the office, Mara primarily focuses on selection, fit, and ordering of eyeglasses. Mara’s specialty is unique adjustments and eccentric styles. She has no problems making your glasses feel “just right.”
Outside of our office, Mara is an avid DIY-er. She considers herself a student of life and loves learning how to do new and complicated things. She also enjoys home renovation, gardening, logic puzzles, good jokes, and spending time with her animals, friends and family.
Michelle Bloom, Optometric Assistant
Michelle was raised here in Winona and joined Robeson Family Vision Center in the fall of 2021. She joins us with 26 years of valuable optical experience. She likes to get to know patients and work with them one-on-one. In her spare time, she enjoys putting puzzles together, baking, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Sam Zimmerman, Optometric Assistant
Born and raised in Winona, Sam has been a patient at Robeson Family Vision Center since she was a kid. She is a graduate of Cotter High School, and she received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Winona State University. Sam joined the team in 2022, bringing years of customer service experience and a love of helping others. In her free time, Sam can be found training and teaching karate, in which she has a couple of black belt ranks. She also enjoys yoga, running, reading, video games, watching movies, and D&D. Half of the pictures on her phone are of her dog (Atlantis), and the other half are mostly either food or nature pictures.
Emma Kleis, Optometric Assistant
Emma joined the Robeson Family Vision Center team at the end of July 2022. She is currently enrolled in the Pre-Optometry program University of Wisconsin-La Crosse pursuing a biology major and chemistry minor. After graduation Emma is excited to continue working at RFVC before continuing her education to become an Optometrist. In her free time, Emma enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, along with anything outdoors.
Raychel Erdmanczyk, Office Support
Raychel joined Robeson Family Vision Center in the fall of 2023. She is excited to be part of the team and learn all the aspects of assisting in the office. Raychel moved from Michigan to Winona twenty years ago. She is married and has four wonderful kids. For the past sixteen years she has been busy raising them. Raychel enjoys competitive jigsaw competitions, crafting, watching her children in their activities, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Marissa Dunham, Optometric Assistant
Marissa joined the Robeson Family Vision Center team in July of 2024. She is excited to be a part of the team and get to interact and work with patients. She is currently a student at Winona State University as a Movement Science major. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies, playing intramural volleyball, and going for walks around the lake.