Our Doctors

Daniel D. Brownstone, M.D.

Specializes in cataract surgery, iLASIK, PRK, blepharoplasty and Botox injection

Daniel D. Brownstone, M.D., came to Eye Surgical Associates after serving in the United States Air Force as chief of the ophthalmology department at Scott Air Force Base Medical Center. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of California at Berkeley in 1981 and his Doctor of Medicine degree at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in 1988. In 1992 he completed his ophthalmology residency at Boston University School of Medicine.

Professional memberships include the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Brownstone is Board Certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and maintains an active general ophthalmology practice for children and adults at Eye Surgical Associates.

Dr. Brownstone became interested in ophthalmology when he studied it as an elective during his third year of medical school. He enjoys the combination of surgery and general medicine, and the look on his patients' faces following LASIK and cataract surgery is the best part of his job. He says it is truly a joy to work with such a talented, dedicated group of doctors and support staff.

Dr. Brownstone is also a trained classical pianist. He performs for fundraisers and church functions and plays chamber music with his family. When he isn't playing music, he is taking photos and videos at his daughter's horseshows in Chicago and St. Louis. He also enjoys SCUBA diving, saltwater aquariums and backpacking in the Sierras.

Edward L. Colloton, M.D.

Administrative president and special consultant for cataract surgery and iLASIK

Edward L. Colloton, M.D., is originally from Chicago and joined Eye Surgical Associates in 1988. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree, Cum Laude, from the University of Iowa in 1979 and his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1983. He completed his residency in 1987 at the University of Iowa. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Colloton has presented papers and led scientific discussions at numerous national and international eye meetings. In addition, he has taught courses on phacoemulsification and no-stitch cataract surgery to surgeons across the United States. His professional memberships include the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Dr. Colloton enjoys working to make each patient's experience the best it can be. His primary objectives are to answer patients' questions, calm their fears and to ensure that all of their eyecare needs are met. He enjoys ophthalmology because it is one of the few areas of medicine in which nearly every problem has a solution. From prescribing a child's first pair of glasses to passing the gift of vision through corneal transplant surgery, he considers every procedure a modern miracle. He is also fascinated with gadgetry and applying technology to the field of eye surgery.

Dr. Colloton loves the closeness of the Bloomington-Normal community and the ability to make a difference as part of a small surgical group. He and his wife enjoy the peaceful setting of their home on Lake Bloomington and travel frequently with their adult children. He likes music, concerts, lectures, golf, skiing, diving and generally experiencing what the world has to offer.

Catharine J. Crockett, M.D.

Specializes in iLASIK, PRK, cataract surgery, and cornea and external disease

Catharine J. Crockett, M.D., joined Eye Surgical Associates in 1997. She graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, in 1979. In her junior year at the Indiana University School of Medicine, she was selected for the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and received her Doctor of Medicine degree with Highest Distinction there in 1986. She completed her ophthalmology residency training at the Wills Eye Hospital in 1990 and then continued her education with fellowship training in cornea and external disease at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Crockett received Board Certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1991. Professional memberships include the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, International Society of Refractive Surgery of the AAO, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Wills Eye Hospital Society, Women in Ophthalmology and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Crockett is currently the medical director of the BroMenn-Watson Gailey Eye Bank.

The ability to help people see better is Dr. Crockett's favorite part of her work. She enjoys the precision of surgery and the opportunity to help patients of all ages. Dr. Crockett used to run marathons, but now she runs after her children. In her rare free time, she enjoys reading, jewelry making and rubber stamping.

Scott M. Pinter, M.D.

Specializes in iLASIK, PRK and premium IOL cataract surgery

Scott M. Pinter, M.D., came to Eye Surgical Associates in 1998 after completing his residency training at the prestigious W.K. Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He graduated with high honors, receiving his Bachelor of Science at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana in 1990, and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. His Doctor of Medicine degree was bestowed in 1994 from the Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, Missouri. While in medical school, Dr. Pinter was selected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

Dr. Pinter is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. His professional memberships include the American Academy of Ophthalmology, International Society of Refractive Surgery of the AAO, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Dr. Pinter chose to grow his career at Eye Surgical Associates because he wanted to raise his family in central Illinois, where he was born. He enjoys the high-tech aspect of ophthalmology and the opportunity to enhance his patients' lives through improved vision. He practices comprehensive ophthalmology, treating both adult and pediatric patients. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids, running, and playing golf and tennis.