3 Best Pediatric Optometrists in Columbia, MO

“Dr. Shelley Williams graduated from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1991, receiving the Low Vision Student of the Year, Most Professional Student, and Research Poster Presentation from Bausch and Lomb. She is a proud member of the Missouri Optometric Association, Central Missouri Optometric Association, and the American Optometric Association. Dr. Shelley Williams has been published in several optometric journals and has conducted contact lens research with Alcon and Bausch and Lomb. Dr. Shelley Williams is now available at Williams and Associates Eyecare and Eyedentity Eyewear. The clinic aims to provide excellence in vision care services and products, to remain at the technological forefront of its profession, and to inspire confidence through patient education.”

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“Dr. Michael Jennings graduated from the Oklahoma College of Optometry. He currently focuses on primary eye care, seeing patients of all ages. He is interested in specialty contact lenses and enjoys working with LASIK patients. Dr. Michael can empathize with patients and is boosted by his life as a patient. He began seeing eye doctors when he was four years old. He has seen many eye care settings and makes his very best effort to ensure patients are comfortable in their office experience. Dr. Michael holds military members in the highest regard and still provides care to them through various programs. Dr. Michael Jennings now practices at Jennings Eye Associates, the leader and preferred provider of quality vision care products and personalized optometric services to its patients in Columbia and the surrounding areas.”

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“Dr. Joseph D. Rich completed his doctorate at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. He is a board-certified optometrist who happily sees patients of all ages. He is renowned for dealing with pediatric optometric issues and contact lenses. He has extensive training in treating and preventing lazy eyes, vision rehabilitation, therapy, and sports vision enhancement. Dr. Joseph is well-experienced in treating difficulties due to visual strain and excessive ocular allergies. Dr. Joseph D. Rich is now available at Family Focus Eyecare, which has family-friendly optometrists in Columbia. They take pride in spending time getting to know you and your eyes. Family Focus Eyecare has branches in Columbia-South Providence and Eldon.”

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