Eye Doctors in the Cedar Valley

Eye Care Beyond the Prescription

Eye Doctors in the Cedar Valley

Eye Care Beyond the Prescription

We are Advanced Family Eye Care. With offices in Waterloo and Independence, the Cedar Valley community has trusted us with their eye care needs since 1979.

Our expert optometrists specialize in a wide array of eye conditions, including myopia, dry eye, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, iritis, and foreign body removal. They also provide pediatric eye care, myopia management, vision therapy, lens fittings, eyewear, routine exams, and more.

Whether you just need your annual checkup, are having eye issues, or need advanced care of a preexisting condition, we have the personnel and equipment to ensure nothing but the best for your eyes. Our eye doctors work closely with you to catch threats early on and develop catered ongoing treatment plans.

We’re a team that truly cares about you, your eyes, and your family. That’s why we greet you at the door by name, provide a relaxed and fun atmosphere, educate you about your eye health, and develop effective plans geared toward the health of your eyes and overall wellbeing.

For Eye Care Beyond the Prescription in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Independence or surrounding areas, turn to your neighbors at Advanced Family Eye Care.

Services

Myopia
Management

Eye
Exams

Dry Eye
Treatment

Vision
Therapy

Pediatric
Care

Contact
Lenses

Eyewear

Eye
Vitamins

Why Us?

45 Years

Proudly serving the Cedar Valley community with leading eye care since 1979

Community Staple

As active members of Grow Cedar Valley, we’re dedicated to giving back to our community

Esteemed Doctors

Optometrists specializing in a wide array of conditions, whose work has been featured by NIH, Insider, & Health

Top-Rated

400+ 5-star reviews from happy customers in the Cedar Valley

Wide Availability

3 onsite optometrists ensures wide availability so you’re not waiting around to be seen

We Care

As a team that truly cares, we strive to give you the best experience possible

Our Optometrists

Brad Boyle, OD

Eye doctor servicing our Waterloo and Independence offices

As owner of Advanced Family Eye Care, Dr. Boyle embodies their mantra of “Eye Care Beyond The Prescription” by ensuring that he and his staff truly care for their patients, their families, and their eyes.

  • Coe College | Bachelor’s Degree, Neuroscience
  • Illinois College of Optometry | Doctor of Optometry (OD)
  • Myopia management
  • Orthokeratology lenses
  • Dry eye
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Glaucoma
  • Cataracts
  • Macular degeneration
  • Lens fitting & exams
  • Active member of the Iowa Optometric Association and American Optometric Association
  • Graduated with magna cum laude honors at the Illinois College of Optometry
  • Active journalistic contributor, with insights featured in esteemed publications including Health.com and Insider

Carrie Kearns, OD

Eye doctor servicing our Waterloo and Independence offices

Dr. Kearns’ passion is to positively impact the lives of her patients by connecting with them on a personal level and including them throughout the treatment process.

  • Loras College | Bachelor’s Degree, Mathematics
  • Indiana University School of Optometry | Doctor of Optometry (OD)
  • Diabetic eye disease
  • Macular degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Choroidal nevus
  • Vision therapy
  • Pediatric eye care
  • Active member of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD), American Optometric Association, and Iowa Optometric Association
  • Member of InfantSEE and provides no-cost vision assessments for infants and toddlers 6-12 months of age
  • Co-author of “Two differing presentations, treatments, and outcomes of malignant choroidal melanoma” in Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association; and featured by the National Institute of Health, Medscape, and Semantic Scholar

Carrie Menet, OD

Eye doctor servicing our Waterloo office

Dr. Menet believes that healthy eyes are vital to a person’s overall health and quality of life. She feels privileged and blessed for the opportunity to serve her patients with leading eye care.

  • Oklahoma State University | Bachelor of Science
  • Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry | Doctor of Optometry (OD)
  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma
  • Iritis
  • Foreign body removal
  • Surgical co-management
  • Pediatric eye care
  • Graduated with suma cum laude honors at the Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry
  • Awarded the Golden Retinoscope Award for Outstanding Clinical Excellence and was named top of her graduating class

Our eye doctors have had works featured in:

















400+ 5-Star Reviews

Eye Care Beyond the Prescription

From the moment you call us to well after your visit, we want you to feel good about your eyes.

Simply put, we want you to have the best experience you’ve ever had at the eye doctor, and we work really hard to make it happen.

Ready to give us a chance to show you what we’re talking about?