Dr. Paul M. Lindstrom received his doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley in 1991 cum laude. He completed an externship in low vision at the Palo Alto VA Hospital and primary eye care at the Oak Knoll Navy Hospital. He was also the recipient of the Fissons pharmaceuticals Award for Excellence in Anterior Segment Eye Disease.

Following graduation, he received a commission in the United States Air Force where he served for four years. In 1995, he relocated to St. Johnsbury where he currently practices.

He is a member of the Vermont Optometric Association and a life long member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honor society. His areas of interest include primary eye care, ocular disease, and contact lenses.