Dr. Sarah Kelley is originally from Cherryvale, KS. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Biology before attending optometry school at the University of Missouri St. Louis. Her internships allowed her to practice in St. Louis, Missouri Wichita, KS and at IMG Sports Academy in Bradenton, FL where she assisted athletes in sports vision therapy.
Dr. Kelley graduated with a Doctorate in Optometry in 2014. She is a member of the Kansas Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association, as well as being licensed to prescribe diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Sarah is married to Independence, KS native Dr. Bret Kelley. They have two sons, Maddux and Mayes. Dr. Kelley is a huge fan of all things summer; being outdoors, trips to the lake, and playing all types of ball with her boys. She and her husband are very thankful to be back in Independence serving their hometown communities. |
Dr. Allison Emmot was born and raised in Independence, KS and is an IHS class of 2005 alumnus. She then went on to the University of Kansas to earn her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Biology before attending optometry school at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio, TX. She did her externship rotations in ocular disease at the Wichita VA and pediatric optometry and vision therapy at Latimer Vision Center in Oklahoma City.
After graduating from optometry school in 2014, Dr. Emmot moved to Overland Park, KS and practiced in that area until early 2021 when the opportunity presented itself to return to her hometown and join iCare Optometry. She is so glad to be back to serve her community! |
Leigh Ann is our insurance gal! She has been a part of the iCare team since 2022. She handles all of the filing and insurance questions! While you won’t find her in the office as often as the rest of the team, don't let that fool you, she is hard at work filing and processing all of the billing needs off site.
When Leigh Ann is not busy at work, you can find her spending sweet quality time with her daughter, Dr. Kelley and 2 grandsons. |
Aiko is our contact lens specialist and co-office manager. She has been a part of our iCare team since August of 2018. If you have a question about contacts or are thinking about trying them out, she is your girl!
When she isn't ordering contacts or following up with patients, she is at home spending time with her husband Brad and their 5 kids. |
Madison joined our team in October of 2017. She stepped into the position of Lead Optician and co-office manager in January of 2022. She keeps our optical lab running smoothly as well as the office in general.
Don't let that young face fool you, when she isn't in the lab edging your new lenses you can find her tending to her farm animals, garden, quilting or antiquing with her husband Nick. |
Alyssa is our Jack of all trades! She will guide you to the best frame choices as well as make sure that you have all the best lens options that will provide you with excellent vision. Her job does not stop there as she is also assisting in the lab. She has been part of our iCare team since June of 2020.
When she isn't helping you select your glasses, she is spending quality time with her husband, Trevor and favorite fur baby Nala! |
Cierra is the smiling face that greets you at check out. She has been with iCare since August of 2020. When she isn't scheduling you for your yearly eye exam, she is preparing insurance for upcoming exams.
Outside of work you can find her enjoying lake life, camping and boating with her husband, Cooper and their 2 babies. |
Baylee is Dr. Emmot's Paraoptometric Technician. She joined our iCare team in September of 2023. In the office you will find her pretesting patients for their exams as well as maintaining a smooth, flowing schedule.
Baylee is a Junior in college getting her degree in Social Sciences. In her off time, you can find her studying and hanging out with her cat, Willow. |
Courtney is Dr. Kelley's Paraoptometric Technician. She joined our iCare team in September of 2023. Throughout the day you will find her pretesting patients to get them ready for their exam, all while keeping the schedule on track for the day.
Outside of work you will find Courtney spending time with her husband, Tyler and their 2 children. |
Megan is the first smiling face you see when you walk through the door! She joined our iCare family in November of 2023. You will find her checking patients in and handling any other patient needs such as scheduling, payments or pulling insurance!
When Megan isn't helping patients at the front desk, you will find her in her craft room or spending time with her husband, Matt and their 2 boys. |
Office Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tue 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Wed 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Thu 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Fri 8:30 am - 1:00 pm |