Eye Care in Independence

(319) 334-6087

Location

Advanced Family Eye Care
2000 Swan Lake Blvd

Suite 1

Independence, IA 50644

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Hours

Monday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
‎Friday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Services

Myopia
Management

Eye
Exams

Dry Eye

Vision
Therapy

Pediatric
Eye Care

Contact
Lenses

Eyewear

Eye
Vitamins

Our Doctors

Brad Boyle, OD

Serving Cedar Falls & Independence

Dr. Boyle is committed to helping patients maintain healthy eyes and clear vision at every stage of life. He’s known for thoughtful care and finding solutions to even the most complex vision challenges.

Education

Coe College | Bachelor’s Degree, Neuroscience
Illinois College of Optometry | Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Specialties

Associations & Achievements

Active member of the Iowa Optometric Association and American Optometric Association
Graduated with magna cum laude honors at the Illinois College of Optometry

Carrie Kearns, OD

Serving Cedar Falls & Independence

Dr. Kearns takes a patient-first approach, focusing on clear communication and personalized care, with a special passion for supporting visual development in children.

Education

Loras College | Bachelor’s Degree, Mathematics
Indiana University School of Optometry | Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Specialties

Associations & Achievements

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

Eyad Yehyawi, OD

Serving Independence

Dr. Yehyawi is driven by the belief that vision is essential to overall wellbeing, focusing on personalized care that helps each patient improve their quality of life.

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD) from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry
Residency in Ocular Disease at the St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Specialties

Associations & Achievements

Iowa Optometric Association
American Optometric Association

Reviews

Eye Care Beyond The Prescription

With over 45 years of experience, Advanced Family Eye Care has been a trusted provider of exceptional eye care in the Cedar Valley. At our Independence location, Dr. Brad Boyle and Dr. Carrie Kearns bring expertise in medical optometry, pediatric eye care, and ocular disease, ensuring your vision and eye health are in expert hands.

Our team is dedicated to more than just prescriptions—we truly care about you, your family, and your eyes. From comprehensive eye exams to advanced treatments like myopia management, vision therapy, and dry eye treatment, we’re proud to combine leading expertise with a personal touch. With a 5-star Google rating and hundreds of glowing reviews, our commitment to the Cedar Valley runs deep.

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