Meet Dr. Keith
Dr. Keith is an accomplished optometrist at Vision Specialists at 156th & West Maple and Papillion. Having been named one of Newsweeks’ “America's Best Eye Doctors” and Minnesota’s “Young Optometrist of the Year,” he is respected in the field and enjoys using his extensive teaching background to educate both optometrists and patients alike.
Education & Experience
Dr. Keith received his undergraduate degree in Biology at Minot State University and earned his Doctor of Optometry from the Pacific University College of Optometry. After completing his residency in ocular disease at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, Dr. Keith joined the faculty at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in Chicago, where he taught optometry students and residents and served as Chief of Eyecare Services at the Sidney Hillman Health Center, a Community Health Center. After five years at ICO, he joined the Eye Care Center, a private practice in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro for eight years before joining Vision Specialists.
As part of his dedication to sharing his expertise, Dr. Keith helps optometry students prepare for their national board exams with KMK Optometry, a company Co-Founded by Dr. Kyle Cheatham (who also founded Vision Specialists) and used by over 90% of optometry students. As a long time KMK instructor, Dr. Keith taught board prep in the classroom for over a decade, Co-Founded KMK Optometry Coaching to help students who struggle with boards, and is currently the Chief Content Officer for KMK Optometry. Dr. Keith has also taught continuing education to practicing optometrists in North America and beyond and authored chapters in a commonly used handbook for practicing eye doctors.
In surveys, vision is routinely ranked the #1 sense people are most afraid to lose. Optometry is the primary gatekeeper that preserves vision and Dr. Keith has served various volunteer roles/is a member of organizations that support the profession and therefore vision for all Americans.
Specialties:
- Comprehensive Eye Exams
- Primary Eyecare
- Ocular Disease Management & Treatment
- Neurolens™
Get to Know Dr. Keith
Originally from the small farm community of Sherwood, ND (population 200), Dr. Keith has lived all over America throughout his education and career and loved every stop. He loves spending time with his wife Megan, and their three children Willa, Henry, and Winston. His family loves traveling - particularly to see family in the states of Montana, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Arizona, and New York. .
When he’s not personally connecting with his patients to better care for their eyes, Dr. Keith enjoys exploring his local community to find hidden gems across the metro and beyond. Their family favorites are the Old Market, farmer’s markets, theaters, Vala’s Pumpkin Patch, THE Zoo, and walking/biking on the trails near Lake Zorinsky.
Client
Testimonials
Friendly
This place was great! I had my exam and got a pair of glasses ordered in under an hour! The staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely a great place!
Recommended
The folks there were exceptional. They went above and beyond to make you feel welcome and at ease. They were very knowledgeable and professional I will recommend them to all my friends and family.
Impressed
I had my initial eye exam Monday and was completely impressed! From the testing to interacting with the eye doctor all was wonderful. The eye doctor seems very thorough and knowledgeable.
Friendly
This place was great! I had my exam and got a pair of glasses ordered in under an hour! The staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely a great place!
Recommended
The folks there were exceptional. They went above and beyond to make you feel welcome and at ease. They were very knowledgeable and professional I will recommend them to all my friends and family.