Dr. Sandra L. Easter

Dr. Easter grew up in Copan, OK. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelors of Art Degree in Anthropology, Sandra attended optometry school at the University of Missouri - St. Louis. Her internship included stints in Anadarko and Edmond, Oklahoma St. Louis, Missouri and Kaneoe Bay, Hawaii. She graduated with a Doctorate in Optometry in 1998.

​Dr. Easter is licensed to prescribe diagnostic and therapeutic agents. She is a member of the Kansas Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.

​Dr. Easter is married to Mark Easter and they have 3 children. Dr. Easter has been practicing in Independence since 2000.

  Dr. Sarah L. Kelley

Dr. Sarah Kelley is originally from Cherryvale, KS. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Biology before attending optometry school at the University of Missouri St. Louis. Her internships allowed her to practice in St. Louis, Missouri Wichita, KS and at IMG Sports Academy in Bradenton, FL where she assisted athletes in sports vision therapy.

​Dr. Kelley graduated with a Doctorate in Optometry in 2014. She is a member of the Kansas Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association, as well as being licensed to prescribe diagnostic and therapeutic agents.

​Sarah is married to Independence, KS, native Dr. Bret Kelley.  They have a son, Maddux.

Lori- Billing Specialist

Lori is our Office Manager and Billing Specialist. Lori has been with us since Feb 2010. Before joining our team, she had extensive experience in billing, collections, and management.

​Lori resides in Liberty with her husband Keith. They have 3 daughters Kirbie, Hilary, and  Hayleigh. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her friends and family as well as spoiling her 4 grandkids.

Dana Anderson- Lab manager/ Optician

Dana is a native of Fredonia, KS.  She has worked in the eye care business for over 15 years and joined our practice February 2014.  

Dana has two kids, Cooper and Dannee.  Her husband Matt is a hard-working Cessna man.  They enjoy ALL outdoor activities, and Dana is a serious poker player.

Kaity-Patient Services Coordinator

Kaity was born and raised in Independence.  She graduated IHS in 2015, and has a diversified work background.  She joined our office in June 2016 and can mostly be found at our check out desk, but also helps out dispensing and selling specs.  

When Kaity isn't working, she can be found with her husband Jordan and their 3 fur babies: Cooper and Chevy.  Although shopping and Starbucks would be her first choice, Kaity and Jordan spend much of their time during the summer at the lake boating and camping.
AIKO-OPTOMETRIC TECH
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    Aiko joined our team in August 2018.  She is an Independence native.  She is                  married and has 4 children.  She enjoys reading and spending time with her
    family in her free time.  You might recognize her from her former job at Jump              Start.