Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: Psychology, BS; Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: General Optometry; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you?: Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

McKinzie Daniels, OD, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in human biology, minor in Spanish, and Doctor of Optometry degree all from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. In optometry school, she served as president of the contact lens club and was an associate instructor for ocular biology. During one of her optometry internships, she received an award for recognition of outstanding customer service. She has been working in Colorado since 2021 as a comprehensive optometrist specializing in medical optometry and scleral contact lens fits. Her passions in eyecare include contact lenses and dry eye. Dr. Daniels is dedicated to going the extra mile to ensure each patient achieves optimal eye health and vision while making patients feel at ease and taking the time to answer any questions they may have regarding eye-related issues. When not in the office, she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing. She also enjoys cooking, baking, and spending time with family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: B.S. Biology from Christopher Newport University; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University; P What drives your passion for optometry? My passion for Optometry came from interest in medical mission trips. I want to feel I've been able to help others. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Patients should leave the office knowing they matter. Helping provide clear vision can help individuals achieve their goals. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: Anything outdoors, playing volleyball, and enjoying the beach

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science from Louisiana Tech University. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry in 2015. Professional Achievements and Associations: Graduated with honors from UABSO; Pediatric Residency from UABSO in 2016; Arkansas Optometric Association; American Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Pediatric Residency. The reason I became an optometrist is: I know what's it's like to need correction to see from a young age and how life changing it can be to get the care you need. I wanted to impact a community by helping those of all ages who have vision problems, especially the underserved pediatric population. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I love viewing every patient as a puzzle that I need to solve. I am immediately working to find out what they are having difficulty with so I can find the correct pieces to fix their problem and make their life better. I love that moment when I "solve the puzzle", whether it is patching a pediatric patient, prescribing multi focal contacts, recommending anti-glare or bifocals for the first time, or referring to a specialist. I get joy from helping my patients improve their vision and quality of life! In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my family and friends, helping people with their skincare and makeup needs, reading on rainy days and fishing at my Dad's pond.

Undergraduate Education: Rowan University: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. Optometry School: Salus University: Doctor of Optometry. Hobbies/Interests: Music, writing, baking/cooking.

Dr. Dawson grew up farming in southern Ohio before going to Mount Vernon Nazarene College for his undergraduate studies. He then decided to pursue a career in optometry and subsequently graduated from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1997. After graduating he served a tour of duty with the U.S. Army in Wuerzburg, Germany as a part of the 67th Combat Support Hospital supporting missions in Bosnia with Task Force Eagle. After his time in the military he returned to the United States and purchased a single doctor practice in Springfield, Ohio. The practice grew to become a five doctor practice and in February of 2020, he and his colleagues joined the MyEyeDr family. He is married to his beautiful wife Wendi and they have 7 wonderful children. Dr. Dawson also has a life long passion for songwriting and music as well and performs often.

Dr. Day was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He moved to Columbus, Ohio to attend The Ohio State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2018 with Bachelor of Science. He decided to stay in Ohio and graduated from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2022. He moved to Cincinnati and married his wife, Karissa, in 2024. Dr. Day enjoys playing golf, running, and cheering on the Cincinnati Bengals and Ohio State Buckeyes with his wife and cat, Rocket.

Dr. Dayringer earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Grand Valley State University in Biomedical Science and earned his Doctor of Optometry from the Michigan College of Optometry. Dr. Dayringer enjoys all areas of Primary Care Optometry with special interest in the treatment of ocular disease.

Undergraduate Education: West Virginia University, Bachelor of Science in Biology. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry, 2015. Professional Achievements and Associations: Maryland and West Virginia licensed, Member of Maryland and West Virginia Optometric Association. The reason I became an optometrist is: I was heavily influenced by my high school math teacher to pursue higher education. My childhood optometrist, Dr. Shawn Ricker of Cumberland, MD, who is now my Uncle, also weighed in on my career path. There was nothing sweeter than a fresh pair of clear contact lenses for a high myope like me. I am so glad I can now offer the gift of clear, crisp vision to others! My favorite part of helping my patients is: educating them on their visual needs. Whether I see a patient after cataract surgery for new glasses, refer someone out for glaucoma or successfully treat their chronic dry eye, I enjoy addressing all patient needs. If I can't help, I will find someone who can! In my spare time, I enjoy: exercising and spending time with my growing family.

Undergraduate Education: George Mason University; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

Undergraduate Education: Auburn University of Montgomery; Bachelor’s in physical science. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham; Doctor of Optometry. Professional Achievements and Associations: Diplomate, American Board of Optometry. The reason I became an optometrist is: During my 24-year career in the Air Force, I was cross trained from working with bombs to working with Ophthalmologists. I spent 9 years running the Ophthalmology clinic in Montgomery Alabama and developed a deep appreciation for eye care. After my retired from the Air Force, I completed my education to become an Optometrist and have enjoyed helping people see their best since. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I enjoy the education part of my job. I like informing my patients how different conditions effect the eye, or how their eye's ability to see changes as they reach their 40's and beyond. I also like to see the face of a child when they put their first pair of glasses on, and they see clearly. In my spare time, I enjoy: I'm a Disc golfer, played it since the early 1980's. Even at 64 I can still give the youngsters a run for their money! I also enjoy bike riding a good morning jog when I have time.

UW Madison, 2010, BS Biology, Microbiology, Lake County Fire & Rescue, 2015, EMT-B, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, 2019, MS Medical Physiology, Chicago College of Optometry, 2024, Doctor of Optometry. Recently married, my hobbies include building terrariums, aquascapes, and spending time tracking/showing my Corvette.