Undergraduate Education: Millikin University, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Optometry School: University of Missouri - St. Louis College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, Indiana Optometric Association, Western Indiana Optometric Society, Special Offices: Vice-President, 2004-2006; 2020-present, President, 2006-2008 , Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society; Indiana Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year 2009, Ossip Optometry Optometrist of the Year 2013, Ossip Optometry Office of the Year 2013; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Primary Care, Contact Lenses (Astigmatism, Hard-to-Fit); The reason I became an optometrist is because I enjoy helping people. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, including either hanging out at home with my wife, daughter, and twin sons, or watching one of my children's many sporting event. I also enjoy cycling, watching sports, and listening to music. My favorite part of helping my patients is watching a patient's reaction when they see the world through a pair of glasses for the first time. The way a person's face lights up when they can see clearly is priceless.

Undergraduate Education: Siena College; Optometry School: The New England College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Beta Sigma Kappa member, American Academy of Optometry member, American Optometric Association member; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Completed a residency in ocular disease at Virginia Eye Consultants; What drives your passion for optometry? The ability to impact people in a positive way on a daily basis. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By providing them with many options for the management of their eye care needs. 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? I enjoy volunteering in my spare time at my church and other local businesses. Hobbies/Interests: Kayaking, cross country skiing, the beach or lake, spending time with family and friends

Dr. Katherine McCracken is a dedicated primary care optometrist with a foundation in specialty contact lenses and ocular surface disease. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University and Doctor of Optometry from University of Houston. She joined MyEyeDr in 2019 and has had the opportunity to provide care in several locations across Florida. Outside the clinic, she enjoys trying new recipes in the kitchen and staying active on community trails with her dog, Pumpkin.

Undergraduate Education: Swarthmore College – Chemistry; graduated 1998. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry 2020. Professional Achievements and Associations: Awarded honors in Pediatrics. Low Vision and Primary Care in optometry school; Pennsylvania Optometric Assoc; American Optometric Assoc. The reason I became an optometrist is: Always fascinated with the equipment at the eye doctor growing up. My favorite part of helping my patients is: giving them the best vision possible to they can live their best lives. In my spare time, I enjoy: Running in the parks; splaying sports with my kids.

Undergraduate Education: University of Pittsburgh, Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry. I impact the community and help patients live their best lives by providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, and ocular disease management. In my free time I enjoy cars, motorcycling, hunting, target shooting, and spending time with my family.

Undergraduate Education: The Ohio State University; Bachelor of Science. Optometry School: The Ohio State University College of Optometry; 2012. Professional Achievements and Associations: Memberships; American Optometric Association, WV Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: No specific certified specialties but on a day-to-day basis I treat and diagnose glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, remove corneal foreign bodies. Fit hard and soft contact lenses. Also see children of all ages. The reason I became an optometrist is: Having a sibling that is an optometrist and 15 years older, I was introduced to the profession at an early age. I was able to see “behind the scenes” and was immediately interested in the profession. I always gravitated towards the sciences in school and as I progressed through my education, it became clearer that optometry was the perfect fit. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Giving a patient his or her first pair of glasses, especially kids. Their reaction to seeing the world clear for the first time is priceless. Also, being informed by a parent that a child’s school performance has improved because of his or her glasses is something that never gets old. In my spare time, I enjoy: Playing golf; Spending time with my wife and kids.

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University – Bloomington. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry – 2010. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, Indiana Optometric Association. The reason I became an optometrist is: Growing up, I was always at the eye doctor. Many times, I can relate to what my patients are going through because of my own vision history. By helping people see, I feel like I am making a difference in their lives. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I like developing lasting relationships with my patients. Some I have seen for a few years. I know their families, and they know mine as well. In my spare time, I enjoy: My husband and kids, fitness & nutrition.

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.