In 1976, Dr. Abel hired Dr. Steven Klecker to assist with the optometry practice. Dr. Klecker worked at the downtown location as well as Lexington Mall.
He eventually became a partner, then owner of the optometry practice located beside Pal Optical. In 2005, Dr. Klecker hired a new optometrist, Dr. Kathryn Robbins, who possessed an impressive array of qualifications, including being Dr. Klecker's daughter.