Our Eye Doctors and our Eye Care team take even routine eye exams seriously. During a yearly or bi-yearly examination, our patients will receive a patient history review, a series of vision and eye tests, assessments of eye focusing and movement, and an eye health evaluation.
Our Eye Team is friendly and professional. Our commitment is to provide exceptional customer service to all of our Okeechobee patients. We take pride in our personalized care and strive to spend the necessary time with each patient to ensure a comfortable experience.
We are passionate about providing high-quality care to our family of patients. We focus on providing comprehensive eye exams, a large selection of fashionable eyewear, and the best possible vision care. Come in today to meet our Okeechobee Eye Team!
Dr. Charles W. Bartels
Board Certified Optometric Physician
Born, raised and married in Okeechobee, Florida
Specialties
Comprehensive Eye Exams, Glaucoma, Cataract evaluations, Dry Eye Syndrome
Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Exams, Glasses, and Contact Lenses examinations.
Honors and Awards
Marchon Eyewear Practice Management Award
Honors in Clinical Skills, By Nova Southeastern College of Optometry
Honors in Clinical Skills, By Visual Health and Surgical Center,
Management and Treatment of Pre and Post Operative Surgical Patients
Clinical Experience/ Externships
Primary Eye Care and Glaucoma, Nova Southeastern University
Clinical Experience/ Externships
Primary Eye Care and Glaucoma, Nova Southeastern University
Contact Lens Specialty, Nova Southeastern University
Pediatric and Visual Therapy, Nova Southeastern University
Low Vision Rehabilitation, Nova Southeastern University
Lasik Pre and Post-Operative Care, Visual Health and Surgical Center
Cataract Pre and Post Operative Care, Visual Health and Surgical Center \
Professional Associations and Organizations
Florida Optometric Association
American Optometric Association
Education
Board Certified Optometric
Physician, Granted by Florida Board of Optometry, 2003
Doctor of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
Concentrations:
Primary Eye Care, detecting and treating diseases and symptoms of the eyes, surrounding tissue and visual pathway
B.S. in Visual Science from Nova Southeastern University.
Basic Medical Sciences and the Visual System.
B.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida
A.A. in Liberal Studies, Indian River Community College
High School Diploma, Okeechobee High School
Non-Medical Interests.
Dr. Bartels's non-medical interest include fishing, diving, traveling, and spending time with the person who's strength and guidance made all the above a possibility, his wife Rachel and his daughters Carley and Olivia.
Dr. Janna L. Parramore
Board Certified Optometric Physician
Dr. Janna L. Parramore is a fifth-generation resident of Okeechobee, who is a devoted wife, and mother to a beautiful little girl, Saylor and new baby Brooks. She and her husband, Kyle, have began fulfilling their goal of raising a family in the town they both dearly love.
Dr. Parramore loves to spend time with her family and friends. She enjoys traveling, especially to the Florida Keys each summer. Her favorite activities are boating, exercising, family/friend gatherings, and reading inspirational novels.
Dr. Parramore graduated as Salutatorian from Okeechobee High School in 2010. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in 2013, where she was a member of the professional sorority, Sigma Alpha.
Her optometry studies were completed at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida where she was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honor society.
She maintained honors in clinics skills throughout her time as a student physician at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. Her clinical experience includes ocular disease, contact lenses, low vision and pediatric examinations. She was awarded the VSP/AAOF Practice Excellence scholarship, Student Award for Excellence in Low Vision, Eschenbach for Excellence in Low Vision, and The Dr. Lester E. Janoff Scholar award.
Dr. Parramore is a dedicated, humble, and optimistic physician who strives to provide optimal eye care to her hometown community. She prides herself on creating strong interpersonal relationships with each patient, and hopes the bond created will grow for many years to come.
Lia, LDO
Licensed Dispensing Optician
She is licensed by the State of Florida and certified by the American Board of Opticianry and the National Contact Lens Examiners.
Lia is our optical manager. She has been in the optical field since 2015, and brings over 20 years of customer service experience to our practice. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Lori
Lori is our front desk office manager. She has been in the optical reception field since 2011. She is here to help with scheduling appointments and insurance questions or referrals. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her children and friends.
Brenda
Brenda is part of our optical sales team. She's always pleased to assist you in selecting the perfect frame and lens options to update your look and enhance your vision. She is also bilingual which is a great asset to our practice.
In her free time she enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.
Christina
Christina prides herself in helping each and every patient, and with her personalized attention she will help you select the best eyewear for you. She has been with us since 2019 but brings 10 years of customer service experience with her. On the weekends you can find her with family in the woods, or on the water enjoying every minute with her two beautiful kids Rylee & Ryhett.
Alaina
Alaina is our front desk receptionist and optometric technician. She will greet you with a smile and is happy to assist with any questions. She is very precise with all insurance needs and patient care. On her free time she enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with her family and friends.
Maria
Maria is our optometric technician. She is professional yet very friendly. Making your visit with us pleasant and easy is her goal.
She is ready to help with any questions and works well with children. She is also bilingual which is a great asset to our practice. In her free time she likes to spend time with family and friends.
Laura
Laura is our optometric technician. She will greet you with a smile and is happy to assist with any questions. She is also bilingual which is a great asset to our practice. On her free time she enjoys playing soccer.
Alondra
Alondra is part of our optical sales team. She comes prepared with experience working as an intern for our company. After her internship she was welcomed to the team . She will welcome you with a warm smile and help you find the frame you've been looking for. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Our eye team is thoroughly trained and knowledgeable in all aspects of
the optical field, including selecting frames that best suit the patient's
face and style, recommending the appropriate lens and lens options,
repairing eye glasses and sunglasses, and fabricating spectacles in plastic,
metal, and rimless frames and all aspects of the fitting of
contact lenses using the latest in technology.