Undergraduate Education: Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, Canada. Optometry School: New England college of optometry. Hobbies/Interests: Painting, going on walks with my dog!

Dr. Cailyn Strupek, originally from Ashburn, Virginia, completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry with a minor in Chemistry from Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!). She received her Doctorate in Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry where she was named to the Clinical Dean’s List. She completed her clinical rotations at clinics in the local Chicago suburbs, Charleston, SC, and at the Providence, RI Veterans Hospital. Dr. Strupek enjoys primary eye care with an emphasis in contact lens fitting, dry eye, and ocular disease treatment and management. Dr. Strupek currently resides in Old Town, Alexandria where you can find her enjoying the foodie scene or on the waterfront running with her dog, Carla.

Undergraduate Education: University of Hartford, class of 2020. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry, class of 2024. Hobbies/Interests: Curating music playlists, going on walks, and playing puzzle games.

Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Chicago. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry BS/BS, OD. Hobbies/Interests: Exploring new places, travel, exercise. Reading, crafts, cooking.

Dr. Erin McCabe graduated with honors from Pennsylvania College of Optometry with a Doctorate in Optometry and from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. McCabe takes a holistic approach to eye care, emphasizing prevention and long-standing relationships with patients.

A graduate of Powhatan High School and a resident of the county since 1970, Dr. Tonya Carter is part of the fabric of the Powhatan community. She graduated from the University of Mary Washington in 1992 and went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. In 1998, Dr. Carter founded Powhatan Family Vision, bringing high-quality eye care to her hometown from 1997 -2021. Dr. Carter continues to serve her patients with comprehensive eye exams as well as treatment of dry eye and other ocular health issues. She loves caring for patients of all ages but has a special place in her heart for the elderly. Dr. Carter loves running with her husband Jay, reading, camping and spending time with her children, grandchildren and 2 Portuguese Water Dogs.

Dr. Madeline Junker Kellerman received her Bachelor of Science in cellular biology and genetics at the University of Maryland before earning her Doctor of Optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Philadelphia. Dr. Kellerman loves offering the full range of primary eye care—from routine eye exams and emergency visits to managing ocular disease and prescribing a patient’s first pair of glasses. Residing in Mechanicsville with her husband, Tyler, and their four cats, Dr. Kellerman enjoys reading, cooking and crafting and looks forward to resuming her passion for dance.

Born and raised in Kentucky, Dr. John Stacy’s passion for baseball led him to Murray State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a minor in chemistry. He continued his education at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN, earning his Doctor of Optometry. Dr. Stacy chose Richmond as the place to pursue his career and raise his family with his wife, Jessica, and son, John David. Dr. Stacy cares for the full range of patients—from pediatrics to geriatrics—including those with eye injuries and eye diseases such as infections, glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts and diabetes. His goal is to make every patient who enters the door feel like family. Dr. Stacy enjoys exercising, cycling and gaming.

Dr. Yustina Kang graduated with honors from the New England College of Optometry, where she earned a Doctorate in Optometry and a Master’s in Vision Science. She has a passion for low-vision rehabilitation and helping improve the quality of life for people with visual impairments.

In 1998, Dr. Eric Nilsen traveled south from his home in upstate New York in search of warm weather and a friendly community where he could set up his optometry practice. He discovered the greater Richmond area and established Nilsen Eye Care (NEC) in suburban Chesterfield County. Dr. Nilsen graduated from S.U.N.Y. Albany with a Bachelor of Arts in biology and a minor in psychology. He went on to earn his Doctor of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in Boston. Dr. Nilsen enjoys educating patients about whole health rather than just eye health. He is a huge animal lover, volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters and has a passion for performance driving.