OPTOMETRIST
Carrie Kearns, OD
My passion is to positively impact the lives of my patients by connecting with and including them in the treatment process.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Loras College
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) from Indiana University School of Optometry
- Residency in Primary Eye Care at the Danville, IL Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Expertise
- Vision therapy
- Pediatric vision development
- Eye coordination and movement disorders
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic eye disease
- Macular degeneration
- Choroidal nevus
- Primary eye care
Associations & Involvement
- College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD)
- American Optometric Association
- Iowa Optometric Association
- InfantSEE provider
Philosophy
Dr. Kearns is known for her ability to identify vision problems that others might overlook. She believes in a patient-centered approach—taking time to listen, educate, and involve each individual in their care. Her practice expanded to include vision therapy after recognizing the impact visual disorders can have on a child’s learning and behavior.
Her commitment to long-term vision health is what drives her work—and she takes pride in helping patients of all ages achieve clear, comfortable sight and confidence in their vision.
Personal
Dr. Kearns was born and raised in Ottumwa, Iowa. She returned to Iowa in 2007 and has served the Cedar Valley region ever since. In 2019, she passed leadership of her practice to Dr. Boyle to focus more time on her family.
She lives with her husband, Adam, and their three children: Kahlan, Noah, and Gryffin. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, hot yoga, and learning piano.
