Our Doctors

Dr. John K. Hardy is a 1971 graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry. His post-graduate training and certifications include: Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease in 1992 at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, Optometric Glaucoma Specialist course and licensing in 2001 at the University of Houston, and Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry in 2011. He maintains his clinical skills through extensive annual continuing education concentrating on contact lenses and anterior segment eye diseases.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medical Studies from the University of Dayton. Optometry School: University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Being an optometrist means bringing primary care through vision to my local community and the best way to accomplish that is through listening and coming up with a treatment plan that works well for the patient’s lifestyle. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, walking my dog, biking, spending time with friends and family.

Undergraduate Education: Ohio University. Optometry School: The Ohio State University College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Comprehensive eye examinations for families, diabetic eye exams, glaucoma treatments, contact lens exams and fittings, and other ocular disease management. Hobbies/Interests: includes golfing, woodworking, grandchildren, and working (landscaping) around my home in Liberty Township.

Dr. Harrington's passion for helping people to see their best started at the young age of 10, when her grandfather lost most of his vision to diabetic retinopathy. She began working as an assistant in an Optometrist's office at 16 years old and throughout her education worked in every office role. Since graduating Optometry school, Dr. Harrington has held several positions including private practice owner, corporate affiliations and at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. She has developed programs in Telehealth, student education and the first residency program at the Erie VAMC. Dr. Harrington's commitment to her patients and staff is recognized by the many awards she has received in clinical care and administration. Dr. Harrington loves spending time with her three children and Goldendoodle, “Salty Dawg.” Her and her family love going to the beach, boating and having fun in the sun. She has recently started to learn to golf so she can keep up with her children on the golf course! In her down time she likes reading and photography. She shares the love of peanut butter with her Goldendoodle and can never turn down a Reeses!

Undergraduate Education: UNC at Chapel Hill, B.S., Biology; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, NC Optometric Association; The reason I became an optometrist is because I wanted to pursue some kind of health profession. I enjoy helping others. I worked as an optometric technician with a local optometrist in undergrad and realized that it would likely be a good fit for me. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family--especially outdoors. My favorite part of helping my patients is making sure their eyes stay healthy and solving their vision problems. Talking with my patients throughout the day sometimes makes the day fly by while I'm working.

Undergraduate Education: Salisbury State University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, and ocular disease management. Hobbies/Interests: Walking my dog, reading, visiting the beach.

Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina Charlotte; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: 30 years Primary Care Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Specialty CRT Contact; What drives your passion for optometry? Helping people in our community to see the world around them better. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Helping patients better understand their conditions and the solutions and corrections available. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. How are you impacting your local community? Being a part of community beyond a provider of eye care. Hobbies/Interests: Cycling, Fishing, Sporting Clays, Paddle Boarding, Boating

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science in Visual Science; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Wisconsin Optometric Association, American Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Diplomat in the American Board of Optometry; What drives your passion for optometry? I enjoy building long term relationships with patients and helping improve their quality of life. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Caring for their ocular and systemic health care needs. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, fishing, wood working, and trying to be a good husband and dad.

Dr. Chase Harter is a graduate of the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. He enjoys practicing comprehensive eye care, fitting a wide range of contact lenses, and identifying as well as managing ocular disease that may relate to the systemic health of his patients. Outside of his profession, Dr. Harter likes to travel and hike. He also enjoys attending concerts and sporting events.

Dr. Hartman is a graduate of Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois where he earned his bachelor degree in Biology in 1989. In 1993, he earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. His areas of interest include contact lenses, ocular disease management and dry eye therapy. Dr. Hartman and his family reside in Liberty Township, where they have been the last fourteen years. Originally from Illinois, Dr. Hartman had lived in Detroit and Denver prior to moving to Cincinnati. Dr. Hartman enjoys woodworking, model railroading and running. He is also a student of history, focusing mostly on The Revolutionary War and the Colonial Period.

Undergraduate Education: Furman University. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. Hobbies/Interests: Likes working out, hiking, traveling, spending time with family, and hanging out with my dog Leo.

I am a Hoosier! I grew up in Indiana and attended Indiana University for eight years. The first four years were spent earning a BA degree in biology with a minor in chemistry. The last four years I attended IU Optometry School. My internship studies included time at the Cleveland VA clinic where I was introduced to various disease conditions. I was fortunate to receive the Irvin Borish Award for my published work concerning color vision in the Physiological Optics journal. Upon leaving IU, I searched Virginia for practice opportunities. After a one month search, I began in September, 1985 with Drs. Saxon and Angle in Rocky Mount, VA. After two years I took on my own practice in Chase City, VA and for the next 33 years practiced as a sole practitioner. I have practiced in Chase City, Keysville, South Hill, and South Boston, VA. Part of my practice life has involved supporting the VOA in our successful Diagnostics Procedures success and later in our TPA push for further procedures and prescribing abilities. I have always had a desire to serve God in ministry and, along with my wife, planted Willow Oak Christian Church in 2003 where I have served as a preaching elder to date. In 2007, I earned a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Leadership from Kentucky Christian University. Much of our time outside the office has been spent in ministry in some form. I also enjoy bluegrass and gospel music and playing a few instruments when the time allows. I’m a sports fanatic and otherwise, spend time on our farm enjoying the outdoors.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science Northeastern Illinois University. Optometry School: Doctorate Illinois College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: MOA/AOA member. What drives your passion for optometry? I understand and respect that as humans, one of many people’s greatest fears is “the loss of sight”. As an optometrist, providing vision via glasses/CLs is rewarding, more importantly, protecting that gift is a responsibility that I strive to serve. Hobbies/Interests: Animal advocate, spending any free time attending animal functions/ charity events. Also, a proud shelter parent to many adopted pets.

Nature walks, cooking/eating new foods and the arts Dr. Hasty holds a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Ball State University, and earned his Doctorate of Optometry from the Michigan College of Optometry. He is a member of the Indiana Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association, as well as the Central Indiana Optometric Association.