Simpson Optical’s Eye Care Team
Our skilled eye doctors have a dedication to providing exceptional eye care to the Lexington community. With years of experience and a commitment to staying at the forefront of optometry advancements, we ensure you receive the best care for your vision and eye health needs.
We Manage Your Eye Health with Expertise & Compassion
Our team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Simpson Optical, each contributing their unique skills to deliver comprehensive eye care services. Each team member brings their unique skills to deliver comprehensive eye care services, ranging from routine exams to complex treatments.
We believe in a personalized approach to patient care, taking the time to understand each patient's needs and lifestyle. This enables us to provide tailored recommendations and treatments that best suit your requirements. Our commitment to using state-of-the-art technology ensures accurate diagnoses and effective treatments, while our compassionate approach fosters a welcoming and comfortable environment for all our patients.
Your Trusted Lexington Optometrists
Resides In:
Nicholasville, KY originally from Bristol, TN
Education:
Received a bachelors of science and biology from University Kentucky in 1991.
Received a doctorate from Southern College of optometry in Memphis, TN in 1995.
Completed a residency training in ocular disease, geriatrics and low vision at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.
Returned to Lexington to join Simpson Optical in 1997
Areas of specialty:
comprehensive family eyecare, diagnosis, treatment and co- management of eye diseases including glaucoma, macular degeneration, Cataract, and diabetic retinopathy, with a Special interest in dry eye disease and nutrition
Hobbies and interests:
weightlifting, wellness, music, travel and spending time with her husband Chris, son Luke and Bassett hound Daisy
Membership and Affiliation:
Kentucky optometric Society
American optometric society
Optometry School:
Illinois College of Optometry, 1990
College:
Georgetown College
High School:
Scott County High School
Hometown:
Georgetown, KY
Doctor of Optometry:
Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago in 1990.
Resides in:
Buffalo, New York area.
Hobbies and Interests:
Dr. Karen resides in Lexington with her husband Dr. Joe and their two chiweenies, Hank and Stella. She enjoys all family activities with her husband and son, Kyle, who also lives in Lexington. In addition, she enjoys strength training, Pilates, tennis, participating in two bookclubs, cooking club and church club.
Memberships and Affiliations:
She completed her Bachelor's degree in Nursing at Alfred University, a liberal arts university in the foothills of the Adirondacks. She worked in the nursing fields of general medicine, orthopedic, burn treatment, surgery, and psychiatry.
Areas of Specialty:
Family eyecare, diagnosis, treatment, and management of both simple and difficult to manage dry eye disease, cataract diagnosis and co-management including pre-op counseling regarding types of cataract surgery and implants suited to your prescription and lifestyle.
Optometry School:
Indiana School of Optometry, 2003
College:
University of Kentucky
High School:
Henry Clay High School
Hometown:
Lexington, KY
Optometry School:
Michigan College of Optometry, 1991
College:
Ferris State University
High School:
Gobles High School, Gobles, MI
Hometown:
Lexington, KY
Doctor of Optometry:
Indiana University School of Optometry
Resides in:
Nicholasville, KY
Hobbies and Interests:
Spending time with her husband, daughter, and two shiba inu dogs. Likes travelling to Indian Rocks Beach, FL. Loves Kentucky sports.
Memberships and Affiliations:
Kentucky Optometric Association
American Optometric Association
Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society
Areas of Specialty:
Primary Care Optometry
Scleral lenses/Keratoconus
Glaucoma
Macular degeneration
Ocular Surface/Dry Eye Disease
Doctor of Optometry:
Graduated with RN degree 1977 and Optometry from The Ohio State University 1986
Resides in:
Originally from Mercer County, OHIO
Hobbies and Interests:
Spending time with her grandkids and dogs (golden doodle and GBGV).
Therapy team to nursing homes
Reading
Gardening
Memberships and Affiliations:
Has been involved with teaching Optometry students for over 20 of those years at a homeless shelter in Columbus, OH and at Mission Lexington with University of Pikeville college of optometry students. Volunteers at RAM Remote Area Medical events providing free exams and eyeglasses to underserved
Provides general vision care with interest in disease and cataracts and those pre-kindergarten exams!
Member AOA, KOA
Optometry School:
Illinois College of Optometry, 2022
College:
University of Kentucky
High School:
Lexington Catholic High School
Hometown:
Georgetown, Ky
Optometry School:
Illinois College of Optometry, 2022
College:
Michigan State University
High School:
West Bloomfield High School, West Bloomfield, MI
Hometown:
West Bloomfield, MI
Doctor of Optometry:
He completed his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Human Biology from Michigan State University in 2016. From there, he went on to complete his doctorate degree at the Michigan College of Optometry in 2020. Additionally, Dr. Parmer completed an MBA from Concordia University in 2023.
Resides in:
Lexington, KY
Hobbies and Interests:
Dr. Parmer enjoys spending time with his wife, traveling, playing pickleball, and watching sports.
Memberships and Affiliations:
Member, American Optometric Association
Member, Kentucky Optometric Association
Areas of Specialty:
Comprehensive eye care, pediatric eye care, glaucoma, dry eye, diabetic retinopathy, age related macular degeneration, cataracts, and surgical co-management.