LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - This week’s Hometown Hero is not only curing the vision of his patients, but also assisting with the positive vision of the community in which he was born and raised.

Dr. Keith Menard of Lake Charles has been practicing optometry in the area since 2003. And on top of caring for the vision of the community, he says his biggest role is being a dad and husband.

“I love it, first of all. You know, I don’t have any biological children. I have three step-children, and that’s my family. Yeah, it’s that simple.”

And keeping it simple is how Dr. Keith has run his practice for over 15 years. After graduating from Barbe High School and McNeese State University, Dr. Menard made sure to make Lake Charles a permanent home for his family.

“We’re pretty fortunate in Lake Cha

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