Meet Dr. Kyle
Dr. Kyle Cheatham is an experienced optometrist at Vision Specialists in NW Omaha and Council Bluffs. While in Optometry school, he created KMK Educational Services, which has been the #1 educational training company in Optometry for over 20 years. KMK trains 98% of new doctors (1500+) each year, which has afforded Dr. Cheatham a unique opportunity to stay on the cutting edge of best practices for his patients. He is well respected in his field for being a leader in Optometry education.
He loves providing comprehensive eye care with the latest technology to patients of all ages. Dr. Cheatham especially enjoys challenging cases and patients who are concerned about their eyes. He loves reducing stress in their lives by figuring out the problem and explaining next steps in clear and simple ways for the patient to understand.
Education & Experience
Dr. Cheatham graduated from Centre College with a degree in Biology before receiving his doctorate from the Indiana University College of Optometry. After completing his residency in ocular disease at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, Dr. Cheatham joined Heartland Eye Consultants in Omaha, where he specialized in ocular disease, seeing only referrals from other doctors for 2nd opinion disease cases. After eight years at Heartland, he saw the need for patients who wanted the expertise of a specialty doctor, but in a routine setting. He founded Vision Specialists to fulfill this vision. He can now see patients of all ages and can perform routine glasses and contact lens exams while also being available for patients with complex problems who want a specialist for advanced care.
Dr. Cheatham has a passion for education and making complex topics easy to understand for his patients and fellow doctors. He has taught continuing education to practicing optometrists in North America and beyond and is the lead author of a textbook, KMK Applied Basic Science Review, that is among the top selling textbooks in Optometry each year.
Specialties:
- Comprehensive Eye Examinations
- Pediatric Eye Care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Dry Eye Evaluation
- Neurolens™ Evaluation
- Low Vision Evaluation
Get to Know Dr. Kyle
Originally from a small town in Madison, Indiana, Dr. Cheatham grew up in a family where both parents were teachers. Their love for simplifying everything rubbed off on Kyle, whose best attribute as a doctor is educating patients in clear and simple to understand ways. He loves spending time with his wife Melissa, and their three children - Cole, Grayson, and Ella. In their free time, you can catch them at Life.Church, at their kids sporting events, and checking out their favorite spots around the city.
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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.