Our Doctors

Dr. Reffner has practiced optometry for over 17 years. She did her undergraduate studies in Biology at Bowling Green State University. She earned her Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in 1998. Dr. Reffner is a member of the American Optometric Association, and has participated in eye care programs with Prevent Blindness, Real Eyes, and Hope House. Her interests include primary care optometry and contact lenses. Dr. Reffner resides in West Chester with her husband and three children.

Undergraduate Education: Central Michigan University Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Vision is our most important sense and I love being able to play a part in helping to ensure my patients have a higher quality of life they can enjoy. Hobbies/Interests: Sourdough, plants, being outside, sports, reading

Undergraduate Education: University of Iowa; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, North Carolina Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Scleral Contact Lenses; What drives your passion for optometry? Every day is an opportunity to interact with new people from various backgrounds in need of seeing their best life. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? It means building relationships with patients so I can understand their visual needs and meet those needs with a new prescription or medical treatment. How are you impacting your local community? I speak Spanish and enjoy taking care of adult and pediatric patients in our community. I am also an InfantSEE provider. Hobbies/Interests: Football, Spending time with my wife and two children

Dr. Joanna Reiman was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Genetics. She attended the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) and graduated with clinical honors in 2015 with a Doctorate in Optometry. After graduating, she returned to Raleigh to serve her home community. Upon returning to North Carolina, she became an active member of the Eastern District Optometric Society (EDOS), the North Carolina Optometric Society (NCOS), and the American Optometric Association (AOA). Dr Reiman currently serves as the President-Elect of the NCOS and the Federal Advocacy Representative for North Carolina with the AOA. Dr. Reiman was awarded the 2019 Young OD of the Year and the 2022 Optometrist of the Year by the NCOS. Dr Reiman lives in Raleigh with her husband, two children, and their rescue dog.

Dr. Jessica Reiniger hails from Berks County. She attended Bloomsburg University and earned a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry with honors from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She enjoys discovering the uniqueness of each patient, providing services and materials customized to their individual needs. Making patients feel comfortable is her priority. Dr. Reiniger’s special interests include pediatrics and dry eye care. When not seeing patients, she loves spending time with her husband and daughter with her Shih Tzu named Stella at the Jersey shore.

Dr. Reitzes received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Kentucky in 2012. After undergrad, she attended Indiana University School of Optometry and graduated with her Doctorate of Optometry in 2016. During her optometric studies, Dr. Reitzes completed externships at the Lexington VA Hospital in Kentucky, Bennett and Bloom Eye Centers in Louisville, Kentucky, and Whitewater Eye Center in Richmond, Indiana. Dr. Reitzes is interested in all areas of Primary Care Optometry. In her free time, she enjoys running, reading, sporting events, and spending time with friends and family.

Undergraduate Education: SMU, Bachelor of Science - Biology, Cum Laude. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry, 1988. Professional Achievements and Associations: AOA member 33 years; CAO member 33 years; CAO Board of Director 2 years (2011-13); CAO Legislative Committee 20 years; Cheshire Lions Club - past Pres, VP & Treasurer; Cheshire Half Marathon/5K Foundation – VP; Cheshire Chamber of Commerce member 28 years; CFD -2017-20; CFM - 2020 to present. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Clinical Diplomate in Glaucoma; License in CT, MA & NH; Advanced Optometric Care certified in CT. The reason I became an optometrist is: I was always fascinated by the eye and visual system since I was a child. I greatly enjoy the clinical aspect of the profession as well as the patient/human interactions. My favorite part of helping my patients is: knowing I have made a real and positive impact on patient's lives whether it's through medical treatment or optical means. In my spare time, I enjoy: Fitness - running, cycling, swimming (triathlons); Travel with family especially beach resorts and warm climates, but also Alaska.

Undergraduate Education: Saint Vincent College; Bachelor of Science in Biology. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University; 2015. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of Pennsylvania Optometric Association and American Optometric Association. The reason I became an optometrist is: I have needed vision correction since second grade and enjoy being able to make a difference in patient’s lives like my optometrist did for me in the past. I also enjoy being able to help patients see their best to enhance their lives as well as being able to help monitor or detect systemic health conditions by examining their eye health. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Learning what each patient needs for school, work, or activities and being able to find the best prescription to help them see their best every day. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, and enjoying the outdoors.

Kenneth Ridder was born and raised in Burlington, Colorado. He studied biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder and graduated with distinction from Pacific University College of Optometry. His honors include the Bausch and Lomb Excellence in Academic Achievement Award and the VSP Excellence in Primary Care Skills Achievement Award. Postgraduate studies include advanced ocular therapeutics, advanced glaucoma treatment & LASIK co-management. Dr. Ridder has been in private practice since 1992 and he is a member of the American Optometric and Colorado Optometric Associations. Dr. Ridder is Board Certified, American Board of Optometry. His special interests include LASIK, nutrition and complex contact lens fitting including multifocal, keratoconus, CRT & Synergeyes lenses. He believes that patient education is critically important to improving long term eye health. This includes education on safe contact lens wear as well as the prevention and management of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration. Dr. Ridder has been featured on local television and radio discussing vision care and has been published in professional journals. Dr. Ridder and his wife Chris enjoy traveling and spending time with their twin sons Tyler and Brandon. In his spare time, he also enjoys photography, videography, biking, and racquetball.

Undergraduate Education: West Virginia University. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry.

Dr. Diana Ries received her Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Pittsburgh. She went on to attend Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry where she received her Doctor of Optometry degree. During her four years of Optometry school, Dr. Ries completed internships at Katzen Eye Group in Baltimore, Maryland and William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affair Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina. She performed rotations in ocular disease, pediatrics, vision therapy, geriatrics, and contact lens. Currently, Dr. Ries practices primary care Optometry, taking special interest in contact lens and ocular pathology. She co-manages post-operative cataract surgery and refractive surgery. She is a Board Certified Therapeutics & Glaucoma Optometrist. She has gained valuable knowledge working in a multitude of settings from private practice to veteran medical centers. She spends quality time with patients addressing all their eye care needs and questions. Dr. Ries resides in Exton, Pennsylvania with her husband, Brian, and two dogs where she enjoys spending time with her friends and family.

Undergraduate Education: Western Illinois University, Bachelor of Arts; Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; The reason I became an optometrist is because I enjoy working with and helping people. I have enjoyed growing up with my patients and seeing their families evolve over the years. My favorite part of helping my patients is hearing how I've helped them with their vision and especially when they said I've made a difference in their lives. In my spare time, I love to compose piano and orchestral music as well as performing and playing in community theater productions. I enjoy spending time with my adult children and my grandchildren.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science Physiology from Oklahoma State University. Optometry School: Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry (NSUOCO); Diplomate, American Board of Optometry. Impact Statement: Dr. Riley excels at determining each patient’s visual needs during their busy day. She then matches those needs with the best current lens technology to provide each patient with comfortable and efficient vision so they can excel at work and at play. She specializes in designing eyeglass lenses for patients who work on multiple computer screens. Dr. Riley also has extensive experience designing contact lenses for astigmatism, multifocals, and sports. Dr. Riley is a diplomate to the American Board of Optometry. As such, she completes over 30 hours of continuing education annually, exceeding Colorado’s requirements of 24 hours every 2 years. She is dedicated to staying up to date with changing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for dry eye syndrome, ocular allergies, laser vision correction, cataract, glaucoma, Plaquenil retinopathy, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. Dr. Riley believes that this life-long learning is vital to preserving each patient’s eye wellness for a lifetime. Hobbies: Dr. Riley and Dr. Kleim have been married for over 20 years. They enjoy spending time with their three children. Their favorite family past time is hiking with their rescue dog Onnie. They hope to eventually hike all 63 National Parks together. Dr. Riley was a gymnast and dancer in her youth. She worked as a coach and a Level 10 gymnastics judge while completing her optometric education. She still enjoys yoga and indoor rock climbing. She also enjoys Oklahoma State Cowboys football and shares an interest in history with her father.