"Robin L. Agpoon, OD is a family practice optometrist. She was born in Louisiana but has called the Wichita area home since 1986. She graduated summa cum laude from Wichita State University in 1994 and was inducted into Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society as the outstanding freshman female of 1990-1991 at WSU based on academic achievement. While there, she was involved in Student Health Advisory Board and served both as secretary and vice president. She attended Northeastern State University College of Optometry in Tahlequah, OK and graduated magna cum laude in 1997.

Dr. Agpoon moved back to Kansas and began practicing optometry, first in Wichita, then also in Derby in 1999, where she and her family currently reside. Her current interests include reading, Cajun cooking, living vicariously through her children, and staying active in the United Methodist Church.

"I love practicing optometry in Kansas. First, Midwesterners are probably some of the friendliest and most welcoming people in the world. I enjoy getting to know my patients, and I feel blessed that I look forward to coming to work," Dr. Agpoon said. "Also, Grene Vision Group is a wonderful support system, professionally. We have a large, skilled group of specialists and surgeons, knowledgeable opticians, a caring staff and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. I have confidence and peace of mind that my patients will receive great care."

Misha A. Anderson, OD is a family practice optometrist who enjoys seeing patients of all ages. Her interests include eyeglasses, contact lens fitting, ocular disease and surgical comanagement.

Dr. Anderson was born and raised in Wichita. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and her optometric degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. She returned home to Wichita in 2005 to begin her optometric practice.

Dr. Anderson is married with two children. She enjoys family and friends, spending time outside and planning her next family trip.

"I love that every day I have the opportunity to be a part of patients' lives, helping them maintain great vision and health," Dr. Anderson said. "I believe being a part of Grene Vision Group helps me provide total eye care with some of the latest technology and best specialists."

Trevor R. Askew, OD is a native to Kansas, born in the small town of Minneola just outside Dodge City. He grew up in the Goddard area and graduated from Goddard High School in 2000. Dr. Askew earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and attended Optometry School at the University of Missouri, Saint Louis. While in school, Dr. Askew was a member of the honor society Beta Sigma Kappa, as well as the American Optometric Association and Kansas Optometric Association.

Upon graduation in 2008, Dr. Askew moved back to Wichita where he worked in a private practice setting for several years. In 2013, he accepted the opportunity to join Grene Vision Group. Dr. Askew is married to Sara; they have three boys, Carter, Sam and Leo. He is eager to meet you and provide all of your eyecare needs.

Dr. Billingsley has nearly thirty years of expertise in comprehensive ophthalmology. His main areas of interest include: cataract and refractive lens surgery, eyelid surgery, aesthetic procedures involving Botox/fillers, ocular and eyelid trauma, and treatment of retinal diseases by laser and injections.

He is an avid golfer, enjoys physical fitness, the outdoors, and cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks. He and his wife, Tracy, are members of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance and are involved with the Evan Thomas Foundation in honor of their 16-year-old son, Evan, who drowned in 2014.

EDUCATION

• Undergraduate: Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, Miami, Oklahoma University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri
• Internal Medicine Internship: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Truman Medical Center West, Kansas City, Missouri
• Ophthalmology Residency: Dean A. McGee Eye Institute, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  

HONORS

• Robert E. Meeks Outstanding Pledge Award – Phi Gamma Delta Social Fraternity, University of Arkansas
• Alpha Epsilon Delta – Pre-medical Honors Society, University of Arkansas
• Class Speaker Graduation – University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

CERTIFICATION

• Diplomate of National Medical Boards Parts I-III
• American Board of Eye Surgeons
• American Board of Ophthalmology
• Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Suzanne Sweetman Buchanan, OD is an optometrist specializing in primary care optometry. She sees patients ages 3 and older for routine eye examinations, diabetic exams, contact lens fittings and comanagement after eye surgery. Our optometrists also see patients with ocular disease or trauma. If a patient's ocular needs require a specialist, there is a Grene Vision Group ophthalmologist in each subspecialty which to seamlessly refer for appropriate care. Dr. Buchanan's goal is to provide excellent eye care effeciently and in a kind, friendly manner to all patients.

Excluding the time spent away for education, Dr. Buchanan is proud to be a lifelong Wichitan. In fact, the time she spent away taught her how to really appreciate her hometown. After earning an undergraduate degree in Human Biology from the University of Kansas, Dr. Buchanan attended the University of Houston to obtain her doctorate in optometry. Externships at the Albuquerque VA Hospital and the Crownpoint Navajo Indian Health Hospital were invaluable to her practical application of optometry. She then completed a one-year residency program in family optometry at Northeastern State University College of Optometry in Tahlequah, OK before joining Grene Vision Group in 1994.

As a blended family, she and her husband have four children and four grandchildren -- who are their main source of entertainment. They also stay involved at their church in various capacities. Her husband is a nostalgia dragster racer, and Dr. Buchanan loves to read historical fiction and is learning to play the drums.

Justin L. Burden, OD was born in Belle Plaine, KS. He completed his undergraduate degree at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO and Optometry degree at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Worcester, MA. While in school he was a member of the national honor society, Beta Sigma Kappa. He is now a member of the American Optometric Association, as well as the Kansas Optometric Association.

Outside of the office, he enjoys spending his time with his wife, Angie, and their dog, Drake, enjoying everything the outdoors has to offer. He is passionate about family, hunting, conservation and archery.

"I’m excited to return to GVG, now as a doctor, and look forward to many years of providing the best eye care possible through our extensive network of optometrists and ophthalmologists of all specialties."

Anita Campbell, MD grew up in Lenexa, KS, a suburb of Kansas City. Excelling in her high school studies, she received a full scholarship to the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. With medicine in mind, she created her own major in Bioinformatics, which uses computer programming for biological studies. While interning with the Cerner Corporation, an electronic medical record company, she was able to advance this new technology and apply her knowledge to various hospitals and clinics as a physician clinical assistant. After graduating with her double major in Computer Science and Bioinformatics, Dr. Campbell returned home and attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Choosing ophthalmology as her medical specialty, she remained at KU to complete her residency. Dr. Campbell completed her education with fellowship training in glaucoma at The Ohio State University.

Dr. Campbell, a board-certified ophthalmologist, joined GVG in 2015. She specializes in adult glaucoma, including medical and surgical aspects (laser trabeculoplasty, trabeculectomy, tube shunt and minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery) as well as cataract and implant surgery.

“I have chosen a specialty in glaucoma because I appreciate the continuity of care that gives me the privilege to build relationships with my patients. This relationship extends from meeting patients for the first time through diagnosing their condition and guiding them through what can sometimes be a lengthy and challenging treatment process. No one solution fits all patients, and choices of surgical procedures and personalization of care can be the most rewarding aspects, particularly when they improve the quality of my patients’ lives,” Dr. Campbell said.

Dr. Campbell enjoys traveling and discovering new places and cultures throughout the world. She adores spending time with family and friends, be it at fun restaurants, listening to music, or just playing hostess to loved ones at home. While maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, she likes to run, swim, hike, play the violin and volunteer in her community. Dr. Campbell is joined by her husband, Cody, and a daughter and they have enjoyed settling in Wichita while working in and serving the community.

Betty J. Cantrell, OD grew up in southeast Kansas and attended Yates Center schools through high school. She received basketball and track scholarships to Johnson County Community College and finished her undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies at the University of Kansas. She earned her doctorate of optometry from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK.

Dr. Cantrell enjoys spending time with her family, fitness and being outdoors.

Ashley R. Carson, OD is a native of Kansas and grew up in Erie, a small town in southeast Kansas. She graduated in 2003 from Erie High School. In 2007, she received her undergraduate degree from Pittsburg State University. Dr. Carson attended optometry school at the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry, graduating in 2011. She then moved back to Kansas and practiced optometry in a private practice setting until joining Grene Vision Group in 2013.

Dr. Carson is a member of the Kansas Optometric Association and American Optometric Association.

"I am excited to work with Grene Vision Group and their wonderful staff and network of doctors. Practicing optometry is what I love, and I am grateful to be able to use the latest technology and provide the best care possible for my patients."

David M. Chacko, MD, PhD is a vitreous and retina specialist who has been a partner at Grene Vision Group since 2001. He enjoys the variety of providing services for the elderly experiencing age-related macular degeneration, diabetic patients and performing emergency surgery for patients diagnosed with retinal detachments. Love for his patients is evident as they swap new adventures from their lives from one appointment to the next.

Dr. Chacko grew up in Frankfort, Kentucky. Dr. Chacko was a professor in the department of Ophthalmology at the University of Nebraska from 1992-2001. At Nebraska, he did extensive research on Diabetic Retinopathy and Age-Related Macular Degeneration, both of which are currently areas of clinical research for him. He and his wife, Janna, moved to the Wichita, Kansas area to raise their family in 2001. They have two children who are furthering their education out of state. Dr. Chacko enjoys taking time away from his busy schedule to relax: fishing, golfing and traveling with family and friends.

Kaden P. Diskin, OD was born and raised in Wichita, KS. He earned his undergraduate degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of Kansas, and his doctorate of optometry at Western University of Health Sciences. In his third year of optometry school, Dr. Diskin was voted “Clinician of the Year” by the faculty and staff of the school.

Outside of the office, Dr. Diskin appreciates time spent with family. He also enjoys watching college sports, especially when the Kansas Jayhawks are playing, working outdoors, and watching any and all movies.

Dr. Diskin is eager to meet you and provide full-scope, high quality, and professional eyecare in his hometown and its surrounding areas.

Education & Professional Associations

Undergraduate: University of Kansas-Lawrence, KS

Optometry School: Western University of Health Science College of Optometry-Pomona, CA

Professional Associations: Active member of American Optometric Association, Active member of Kansas Optometric Association

Clinical Interests

Family Practice Optometry, Ocular disease, Contact lenses, Specialty contact lenses, Glaucoma, Diabetes, and Surgical Co-management

Dan A. Gillogly, OD is an optometrist specializing in family optometry. He enjoys the variety and challenge of working with patients of all ages. It is not uncommon for him to provide eye care to three generations of the same family. Dr. Gillogly provides general vision care, contact lens services, diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease and comanagement of ocular surgeries.

Dr. Gillogly grew up in rural Franklin County near Ottawa, KS. After obtaining an undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas, he received professional training at the University of Houston College of Optometry. Although establishing many relationships while in Texas, the plan was always to return to Kansas. He and his wife, Brenda, established a home in Derby in 1990 and have been residents there since. They have four children and three grandchildren.

"Practicing optometry and living in a community like Derby has been an irreplaceable opportunity," Dr. Gillogly said. "The ability to become involved with other families and organizations has been great. We have attended hundreds of ballgames from little league to high school, attended countless school carnivals and programs, and have been quite active in our church. While members of local churches we have taught classes, hosted a home group, and helped sponsor a number of mission trips. We look forward to many more years of community involvement."

Anthony K. Hartness, OD enjoys seeing patients of all ages for a variety of eyecare needs. He is a family practice optometrist whose interests include contact lens fitting, including multi-focal technology, ocular disease and pathology, and surgical comanagement.

Dr. Hartness was born and raised in Andover. He received his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University and his optometric degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. He completed his externship training at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Muskogee, OK. He perfomed six months of residency training in medical optometry in conjunction with West Tennessee Eye and the Vitreo Retinal Foundation in 2006. He joined Grene Vision Group in 2007.

When Dr. Hartness is out of the office, he enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, target shooting and dog training.

“My goal is to provide all members of the family with the highest quality of primary eye care in a professional, efficient and courteous manner.”

Lacey D. Hedges, OD is a native Kansan, growing up in a small town in southeast Kansas. After obtaining an undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas, she attended optometry school at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee.

She provides complete family optometry services, with an emphasis on contact lenses.

Dr. Hedges practiced optometry in Alaska the last few years, but is excited to be back in Kansas to be closer to family.

P. Joe Jittawait, OD was born in Thailand and his family immigrated to Wichita when he was six months old. He graduated from Wichita Northwest High School in 1993 and received his undergraduate degree from Wichita State University in 1996. In 2000, he graduated from Northeastern State University College of Optometry. Shortly thereafter, he joined Grene Vision Group.

Dr. Jittawait has four children. His family is actively involved in their church, the Wheatland Mission. When Dr. Jittawait is out of the office, he enjoys reading and a variety of sports including tennis and soccer.

Dr. Jittawait thoroughly enjoys practicing optometry as part of Grene Vision Group. "Our model, Total Eye Care for the Entire Famiy, enables us to care for people of all ages from children to great-grandparents." One of Dr. Jittawait's favorite aspects of what he does is "discussing and designing customized visual solutions that meet the specific needs of each individual patient."

Jenna Johnson, OD grew up in West Point, NE, a small rural town in northeast Nebraska. She graduated in 2007 from West Point Central Catholic High School, and in 2011 she received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Johnson attended optometry school at Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois, graduating cum laude in 2015. Upon graduation, she went on to complete a residency in Primary Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita and is thrilled to be a member of the Grene Vision Group team.

Along with spending time with her husband, Mark, daughter, family and friends, Dr. Johnson also enjoys golfing, hiking, traveling, and is an avid football fan.

"I’m excited to be part of such a diverse and talented group of doctors and staff," Dr. Johnson said. "Being able to provide full-scope optometric services at every stage of life translates into exceptional eye care for entire families, something that drives my passion for optometry."

Cassidy J. Kesler, OD was born and raised in Sabetha, a small town in northeast Kansas. After receiving her undergraduate degree from Kansas State University, she attended optometry school at Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry in Tahlequah, OK. While in school, Dr. Kesler was a member of the honor society Beta Sigma Kappa, as well as the American Optometric Association and the Kansas Optometric Association. Dr. Kesler joined Grene Vision Group in 2017, and serves as the Director of Refractive Surgery.

After completing optometry school, Dr. Kesler moved back to Kansas to be closer to her family. She is married with a family. Along with spending time with family, Dr. Kesler enjoys traveling, being outdoors and cheering on her K-State Wildcats.

Lori L. Krueger, OD is a family practice optometrist. Her interests include glasses and contact lens fitting, ocular disease and surgical comanagement. Dr. Krueger places great emphasis on providing exceptional patient care and customer service for patients of all ages. She truly enjoys the “people” aspect of her profession and looks forward to getting to know each patient.

Dr. Krueger was born in west central Illinois. She received her undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University and her optometric degree from Northeastern State University College of Optometry. Dr. Krueger joined Grene Vision Group in 1995.

Dr. Krueger is married and has five children. She enjoys a variety of activities including spending time with her family, being involved at church and all kinds of water-related sports.

“Practicing optometry allows me to interact with and care for people of all ages for a variety of vision concerns. Practicing with Grene Vision Group allows me to provide the benefits of the latest technologies to my patients with easy access to specialists if needed.”

Katherine M. Kuhl, OD works closely with Grene Vision Group ophthalmologists to assist them with the care of their patients. She earned her undergraduate and optometric degrees from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK. She also completed a cornea and contact lens residency at Northeastern State.

Steven A. Kuhl, OD OD has enjoyed practicing in Wichita for more than 20 years. A native of St. Louis, he completed his undergraduate studies at Rockhurst University on an academic scholarship. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry. Dr. Kuhl completed his ocular disease residency at Northeastern State University. He was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society.

Dr. Kuhl and his wife, Kathy, also an optometrist, live in Maize. They enjoy family time, going to the lake, and attending their two children's swimming and volleyball competition.

Rebecca L. Lehr, OD practices at Grene Vision Group's location at 8111 East Harry in Wichita. She provides eye care for the entire family.

A graduate of Kansas State University, Dr. Lehr received her optometry degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She is a member of the Kansas Optometric Association.

Diana M. Leitner, MD is a fellowship-trained medical retina specialist and vitreoretinal surgeon. She specializes in both office-based and surgical care of the retina and vitreous, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, retinal detachments, uveitis and inflammatory eye disease.

She graduated from Oberlin College with a degree in physics, and earned her medical degree from the University of Kansas. She completed her internship at the University of Kansas-Wichita, and completed ophthalmology residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania, where she served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Leitner completed her fellowship in Medical Retina at Duke Medical Center and her fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center.

Dr. Leitner is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS). In her free time, she enjoys handcrafts and camping. She is excited to be back in Wichita.

Daniel M. Marchant, OD is a licensed optometrist in Kansas and Ohio. He provides patient care in both medical and primary care optometry, with interests in glasses and contact lens fitting, ocular disease management and surgical comanagement. He enjoys working with patients of all ages.

Dr. Marchant grew up in the northwest Kansas town of Oakley. Upon graduation from Kansas State University, he received his professional training at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. After graduation, he practiced optometry in Toledo, Ohio to be near family. However, he always held an intention of returning to Kansas, and in 2009 he made the move back to join Grene Vision Group.

When Dr. Marchant is out of the office, he enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, hiking and walking his three Labs.

"Joining Grene Vision Group has provided me with the opportunity to do what I love, which is the ability to practice full-scope optometry while utilizing the latest advancements in technology and equipment to provide my patients with the best care and products available."

Alan J. McCormick OD received his undergraduate degree at Minnesota State University in Mankato, MN where he attended college on a swimming scholarship. He earned his optometry degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

A native of Superior, WI, he attended high school in Topeka, KS. He lived briefly in the Kansas City area and moved to Wichita in 2000 to join the Wichita Clinic, now Via Christi Clinic. He was an optometrist at the clinic for more than 16 years.

Dr. McCormick provides eye exams and vision care for patients of all ages. He offers a wide selection of eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses in all price ranges at the Grene Vision Group location at 5231 East Central, Suite D in Wichita.

"I am very excited to join Grene Vision Group and being able to continue to serve the eye care needs of my current patients and all the new patients still to come," McCormick said.

He is a member of the Kansas Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.

Cheryl A. McGuire, OD is a family practice optometrist who is very enthusiastic when it comes to helping her patients see better. She knows that every family has different needs and requires different aspects of eye care. She is specialty trained to serve your entire family in many areas, including routine eye care, contact lenses, corneal transplant and refractive surgery contact lens fitting and care, and surgical comanagement.

Dr. McGuire was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology and her master's degree in Biophysics at the State College of New York at Buffalo. She earned her optometric degree at the University of Houston School of Optometry. She joined Grene Vision Group in 1992.

She is a member of the Kansas Optometric Association and American Optometric Association. She has lectured at the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists and has published several articles for ophthalmic journals and books.

Dr. McGuire is married to Dr. Robert Moore, a GVG optometrist in El Dorado. They have four children and four grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and art.

Christopher B. Means, OD is a Kansas native, born and raised in Wichita. He graduated from Northwest High School in 1993. Dr. Means earned a Biochemistry degree from Wichita State University and went on to attend Optometry School at Northeastern State University School of Optometry in Tahlequah, Okla. He graduated Summa Cum Laude.

After graduation in 2002, Dr. Means moved back to Wichita to be closer to family and start up his own private practice right out of school. In 2008, he sought an opportunity to join Grene Vision Group. He practices full scope Optometric care for the entire family. He is a provider for the InfantSee and See To Learn programs (providing vision care for infants and toddlers) as well as a member of The College of Optometry in Vision Development (specializing in one of his favorite passions: helping those with vision-related learning problems needing Vision Therapy services).

Family and faith are his other passions. He is married to his lovely, giving wife, Tina. They currently have six children at home, Jacob, Caleb, Abigail, Hannah, Gabriel and Sarah. As a family, they love serving at their local church of First Baptist in El Dorado, Kan.

“Joining Grene Vision Group has allowed me the opportunity to provide the best total care for my patients with an amazing, caring staff and have the freedom to spend time with my family that I couldn’t have being a solo provider.”

R. Michael Murphy, OD provides the full range of optometric services. His interests include disease management, ocular infection, refractive surgery consultations, systemic disease with ocular implications and routine eye care, including custom prescribing of occupational glasses for work and recreation. He enjoys working with patients of all ages and seeing generations of family members.

Dr. Murphy was born in Atchison, Kansas where he attended Maur Hill Prep. He earned his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University and received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston in 1986. He returned to Kansas where he joined Dr. Doug Blackman in private practice. He joined Grene Vision Group in 2004.

Dr. Murphy has been a member of the Kansas Optometric Association and American Optometric Association since 1982. He is an active volunteer in fundraising for community organizations and has a special place in his heart for "The Lord's Diner," a not-for-profit soup kitchen that provides an evening meal in two Wichita locations seven days a week. When Dr. Murphy is out of the office, he enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including golf and running.

"I have had the privilege of practicing in Wichita since 1986 and enjoy the friendships I have developed with my patients. Each day I come to the office and am excited to see who is on my schedule. I attempt to know my patients and not just examine their eyes. This adds to the experience for me as much as it does for the patient. We are surrounded by talented surgeons and technology that allows us to provide the best care possible. This is truly a wonderful time for eye care."

Jaryl D. Ollenburger, OD provides family practice optometry at Grene Vision Group's East Hutchinson location at 1708 East 23rd Avenue. Dr. Ollenburger has practiced for many years and provides eye care for the entire family. His clinical interests include eye exams, contact lenses and diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions, including emergencies.

Dr. Ollenburger's office in Hutchinson provides many great styles of eyeglasses and sunglasses in all price ranges.

Dr. Ollenburger is a graduate of Tabor College in Hillsboro, KS and received his optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR. He is a member of the Kansas Optometric Association.

Kristina L. Post, OD Post, OD is a family practice optometrist. My interests include Ocular Disease and Vision Rehabilitation. I received my undergraduate degree from Southwest Baptist University and my Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. I completed my residency at Northeastern State University College of Optometry.

I am a member of the Kansas Optometric Association, American Optometric Association and Fellowship of Christian Optometrists. I have also earned my Diplomate from the American Board of Optometry.

The field of low vision and neuro-optometric rehabilitation is very rewarding. There are constant struggles that an individual with these disorders faces as part of their ""normal"" life. Difficulties range from cooking and laundry to bill paying and shopping, and solutions to all of these concerns are readily available. Through rehabilitation and education we can make a significant improvement in the patient's confidence and independence. The low vision exam works in coordination with a patient's regular optometric exam.

During a low vision evaluation, we determine the individual goals and struggles the patient notices and then work on viable solutions. Once we have developed a plan, the patient returns to his or her general optometrist for all future care. Patients who have had traumatic brain injury or who suffer from a neuro-degenerative disease have specific concerns and needs regarding balance and visual perception. These needs are ongoing and ever changing, but a variety of solutions exist to aid in meeting patients' needs.

Jill M. (Huelskamp) Prilliman, OD is a family practice optometrist. She grew up in Andover. After obtaining an undergraduate degree from Washburn University, she attended optometry school at Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry in Tahlequah, OK. Dr. Prilliman joined Grene Vision Group in 2012.

After completing optometry school, Dr. Prilliman moved back to Kansas to be closer to family. She is an avid fan of country music, enjoys working out and spending time with her friends and family and enjoys being able to provide eye care in her hometown.

"Vision is a remarkable gift. I love being able to work with patients at all stages of life to enhance the way in which they can see," she said.

Marcus S. Randall, OD enjoys seeing patients for a variety of eyecare needs. Dr. Randall is a family practice optometrist specializing in contact lenses and the management and treatment of ocular disease.

Dr. Randall grew up in Argonia, KS. He received his undergraduate degree from Friends University in 2005. In 2009, he graduated cum laude from Northeastern State University College of Optometry and shortly thereafter joined Grene Vision Group.

Dr. Randall is a member of the Kansas Optometric Association and American Optometric Association. He is an avid Kansas University sports fan and enjoys spending time on the weekends with family and friends at the lake.

“I’m happy to be serving the vision needs of the families in El Dorado and the surrounding communities.”

Kirby K. Ray, OD is a residency-trained optometrist in the area of general and specialty contact lenses. She has been published for her research in fitting contact lenses and has spoken on the topic at various professional meetings. Her other areas of clinical interest include family practice optometry, as well as surgical comanagement.

Dr. Ray grew up in Clarksville, AR. She then attended Arkansas Tech University and earned her undergraduate degree in biology. She attended Northeastern State University College of Optometry in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and received her doctorate of optometry. Dr. Ray then stayed for an additional year to complete a cornea/contact lens residency. Dr. Ray practiced in Oklahoma before joining Grene Vision Group in June 2008.

Gina C. Ridder, OD provides family practice optometry at Grene Vision Group's Hutchinson location at 2701 North Main. Dr. Ridder provides eye care for the entire family. Her clinical interests include low vision rehabilitation and contact lenses, and she provides eye exams and diagnoses and treats eye conditions, including emergencies.

Dr. Ridder's office in Hutchinson provides many great styles of eyeglasses and sunglasses in all price ranges.

Dr. Ridder is a graduate of the University of Texas-Pan American and received her optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry. She is a member of the Kansas Optometric Association.

Tim R. Ridder, OD provides family practice optometry. In his many years of practice, he has provided eye care for thousands of patients in the Hutchinson area. Dr. Ridder provides eye care for the entire family. His clinical interests include ocular disease, glaucoma and contact lenses.

A graduate of Kansas State University, Dr. Ridder received his optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry. He is a member of the Kansas Optometric Association.

Michele M. Riggins, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist making Kansas her home after completing a Neuro-Ophthalmology fellowship at the Dean A. McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma City, OK. She specializes in Neuro-Ophthalmology, Adult Strabismus and Blepharospasm.

Her clinical interests include Diplopia, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, Thyroid Eye Disease, Ocular Myasthenia Gravis, Optic Neuritis, Benign Essential Blepharospasm and Hemifacial Spasm.

Dr. Riggins has lived throughout the country, being a daughter of an Air Force fighter pilot. She grew up in Glendale, AZ. She attended Texas A&M University on a swimming scholarship, and went on to attend medical school at Texas A&M Health Science Center. At the conclusion of her Internal Medicine internship and Ophthalmology residency at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, TX, she went on to complete a fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Dean A. McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma City. Dr. Riggins earned several academic and athletic awards and scholarships.

She enjoys being spiritually active, spending time with family and friends, and being outside playing any sport that comes her way.

"My passion for ophthalmology is evident in my compassion and desire to help diagnose and treat difficult neuro-ophthalmologic conditions, while serving as a team player in the overall care of my patients," Dr. Riggins said.

Christie L. Rose, OD, FAAO is a family practice optometrist and sees patients of all ages. As an optometrist, she values the importance of quality patient care above all else and prides herself in always going above and beyond in the pursuit of that goal. Her specialties include pediatrics, vision therapy and specialized contact lens fittings.

Dr. Rose is a Wichita native and graduate of Wichita Southeast High School. She received her bachelor's degree from Kansas State University, majoring in Microbiology. She attended optometry school at Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry (NSUCO) in Tahlequah, OK, where she graduated magna cum laude. The following year, she did a post-graduate residency at NSUCO, specializing in corneal and contact lenses, and later received certification as Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO).

Dr. Rose is an adjunct professor at the NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry, where she has optometry students rotate through her practice for their fourth year externships. She has recently started an externship site with MCPHS College of Optometry in Massachusetts.

Dr. Rose received several awards while in optometry school, including the NSUCO Clinical Excellence Award, The Pfeiffer Award for Excellence in Ocular Pathology Research, the Vistakon Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care, the Contact Lens Clinical Excellence Award, KSU Cancer Research Award, and the Bezan Outstanding Student Award.

Outside of work, Dr. Rose loves to travel and go to all of her daughters' sporting events, activities and plays. Her greatest joy is watching them blossom academically, athletically, and artistically.

Alan S. Russell, OD has provided optometric services in Wichita for many years. He provides family practice optometry services, including contact lenses, for the entire family in the southeast Wichita area.

He is a graduate of Emporia State University and earned his optometric degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. He is a member of the Kansas Optometric Association.

C. Eric Shrader, MD practiced for more than 35 years, providing medical and surgical glaucoma care and cataract and implant surgery for thousands of patients in the Wichita region.

He retired in December 2016 from his longtime glaucoma practice, but continues to assist Grene Vision Group surgeons with follow-up care for cataract patients.

Dr. Shrader earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas. Following a residency at the University of Iowa, he completed his fellowship training at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Jennifer A. Simmonds, OD, brings over 20 years of clinical experience and values building relationships with patients. As a member of Grene Vision Group’s medical glaucoma team, she works closely with Anita Campbell, MD, glaucoma specialist.

Raised in North Carolina, she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Duke University. She graduated with an award for clinical excellence from Southern California College of Optometry, and is a member of the Kansas Optometric Association and American Optometric Association.

She enjoys spending time with her two sons, cooking, reading, and traveling.

Brian H. Strange, MD is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. His primary practice is in cataract and lens implant surgery. In addition, he has a special interest in and long experience with cosmetic and functional eyelid surgery. He also diagnoses, treats and follows patients with all forms of eye disease.

He received his Doctor of Medicine from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Strange finished his internship and first-year residency of general surgery within the Emory Affiliated Hospitals system. He subsequently completed a residency in Ophthalmology through the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

After practicing for five years in southern California, he moved with his family to Hutchinson, Kansas. Dr. Strange has practiced in Hutchinson continuously since 1993. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Kansas Medical Society and Kansas City Southwest Clinical Society.

“The visual system is responsible for by far and away the largest portion of our sensory inputs. Maximizing our visual capability has the largest effect on our ability to function at our peak potential. If I can improve a person’s vision I feel I have made a significant contribution to that person’s overall well being and capacity to enjoy life to the fullest.”

Anthony J. Taylor, OD, FAAO works closely with Dasa V. Gangadhar, MD, Grene Vision Group ophthalmologist, to provide cornea services. Dr. Taylor also provides optometric services for the entire family.

He grew up in rural western Kansas and graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s in Biology. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Northeastern State Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2012. He joined a private practice in Hays, KS, where he practiced until joining Grene Vision Group in January 2020.

Dr. Taylor is board certified by the American Board of Optometry and is a proud Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. He is also a member of the International Keratoconus Academy, Kansas Optometric Association and American Optometric Association.

He enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, mountain biking, watching sports and barbecuing.

Jennifer E. Taylor, OD has been practicing in her native city of Wichita since 2000. As a student at Maize High School, Dr. Taylor became interested in her future profession at the age of 14 when she received her first pair of glasses. She received her undergraduate degree from Fort Hays State University and her optometric degree from Illinois College of Optometry where her course work included Family Practice Optometry, Dry Eye Therapy, Contact Lenses, Surgical and Disease Comanagement. She has carried over her clinical experiences to create an environment where patients feel comfortable and confident in addressing their eyecare needs.

Dr. Taylor is involved in the InfantSee program that screens infants up to 12 months; as well as the See to Learn program which screens 3-year old children. One of her missions is to achieve healthy, working eyes for all children in order to prepare them to be successful in school.

There are many reasons to see Dr. Taylor yearly, whether it is updating an eyeglasses prescription, comanaging diabetes, ARMD, or other systemic diseases that can affect the eye. She also prescribes contact lenses that are now available for most people -- even those with astigmatism or bifocals.

Dr. Taylor practices on Wichita's west side: 1277 North Maize Road and 3910 North Ridge Road.

“I look forward to coming to work EVERY day to open up the world for someone who is in need of visual correction. I remember how great it was to see things I had never noticed before my first pair of glasses. Additionally, I love the environment Grene Vision Group provides for our patients. It gives me a chance to know my patients on a more personal level.”

Wendy L. Walker, OD offers a friendly and relaxed atmosphere to all her patients. She is specially trained to serve your entire family in many areas including routine eye care, contact lenses, glaucoma and surgical comanagement.

Dr. Walker was born and raised in Parsons, Kansas. She received her undergraduate degree from Kansas University and her optometric degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry. Dr. Walker joined Grene Vision Group in 1997.

Dr. Walker is a member of the Kansas Optometric Association, American Optometric Association and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Walker is married and has two children. She enjoys a variety of activities including spending time with family and gardening.

Mark L. Wellemeyer, MD is a board certified ophthalmologist who has special training in cataract and implant surgery, and laser vision correction surgery - including LASIK and PRK. He has performed more than 25,000 cataract surgeries and more than 10,000 LASIK surgeries. Dr. Wellemeyer has performed LASIK since 1996. LASIK surgery is performed utilizing the Alcon Wavelight laser for the vision correction and the AMO IFS laser to create the bladeless flap, providing you with the best possible vision!

Dr. Wellemeyer completed his medical education, internship and residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He has authored numerous papers in the field of ophthalmology and refractive surgery. Dr. Wellemeyer has been on the leading edge of new lens implant technology and is the first surgeon in Central Kansas to implant both the Crystalens accommodating lens implant and the Verisyse phakic lens implant.

Since 1993 Dr. Wellemeyer has been part of Grene Vision Group. This doctor-owned multi-specialty eye care group combines both ophthalmology and optometry to bring sophisticated technology and personal attention together to provide the best eye care possible.

Charles R. Whitfill, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist with specialty training in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. He specializes in medical and surgical eye care for children, and in surgical eye care of adult patients with eye muscle disorders. Areas of special interest for Dr. Whitfill include eye muscle surgery, pediatric cataracts, amblyopia, blocked tear ducts and minor oculoplastic procedures in children.

Dr. Whitfill received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Oklahoma. He completed his residency at St. Louis University in 1999 and a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Emory University in Atlanta in 2000. Prior to joining Grene Vision Group in July 2005, he was in private practice in Longview, TX.

"The improvement and preservation of vision is paramount in my practice,” Dr. Whitfill said. “The eyes of our children are the eyes of our future. It is of the utmost importance to me to optimize the vision and visual function of every child I see to help them reach their potential in life. I am sure you will find I provide excellent surgical and medical eye care in a compassionate and relaxed atmosphere that will not intimidate your child."

Terria L. Winn, MD is a board certified ophthalmic surgeon specializing in cataract and implant surgery. She is a native Kansan, born in Norton and raised in nearby Colby.  Dr. Winn now resides in Wichita where she has been in private practice for more than 20 years. She was the first female eye surgeon in Wichita and was the only female eye surgeon in Wichita for 15 years.  She is currently the Medical Director of the Team Vision Surgery Center where she and many of her partners at Grene Vision Group perform eye surgery.

She was one of the first eye surgeons in Wichita to use topical anesthesia, starting in 1996. Her standard surgical technique utilizes eye drops to “numb” the eye and a no stitch, no needle approach, allowing the patient to leave the operating room without a patch and eliminating the need to stop “blood thinners.”

Dr. Winn was the first surgeon in Wichita, and one of the first in Kansas to implant the Acrysof foldable intraocular lens after receiving FDA approval in the mid 1990s. She was also the first in Wichita and the surrounding area to implant the Acyrysof Toric intraocular lens that corrects astigmatism. Dr. Winn was the first surgeon in Wichita and second surgeon in Kansas to implant the new multifocal IOL -- Active Focus Multifocal Toric IOL -- in June 2017.

She is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine, receiving the Citation for graduating in the upper 10 percent of her medical school class. Dr. Winn was initiated into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Medical Society while still in her medical school training in Kansas.  During the completion of her ophthalmology residency training in Houston, she was voted “The Most Outstanding Third Year Resident” by her peers.  She also served as the Chief Resident during her final year of residency.

Aside from being known for her surgical skills in advanced microincision cataract surgery, Dr. Winn is probably best known by her professional peers and patients for her kindness, personal attention, and contagious smile. This validates her practice philosophy, “A Special Kind of Care.”