Meet Our Team

EVAN M. BRINTON

Optometrist

Dr. Brinton was born and raised in Winter Haven, Florida. He completed his undergraduate degree at Florida State University, Magna Cum Laude. For optometry school, Dr. Brinton attended Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, where he graduated Valedictorian.
     While in optometry school  Dr. Brinton received numerous awards including the Norman E. Wallis award for earning the highest score in the nation on Part I of the National Boards. Upon graduating optometry school in 2010, Dr. Brinton joined the doctors at Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida (a large multi-center medically oriented practice) where he treated patients of all ages providing both medical and routine eye care for six years before starting his own practice.
     He met his wife, Karina, at FSU where they were both members and performers with the Florida State University Flying High Circus. They have four beautiful children, Audrey, Lissette, Clark, and Reese. Dr. Brinton enjoys spending time with his family, running, and being outdoors. He recently moved to the Carolinas to be closer to family, enjoy all four seasons, visit the mountains, and go on new adventures with his family.

TARA JO TECH

Licensed Optician

Tara Jo is American Board of Opticianry Certified and a Licensed Optician with 27 years of experience. She joined our practice in 2021, and has been a huge asset to our team.
Tara was born and raised in Kentucky where her father was also an Optician. She moved to the Charlotte area in 2018. Tara is married to Brian who is a great chef. They love spending time with their two wonderful Boxers, Lily and Luke.

KELLEY KAZMIERCZAK

Office Assistant

Kelley is our front desk girl/ assistant/ greeter/ chat-with-you-er.
Kelley was born and raised in the Buffalo, NY area. She attended college to be an Optician. After moving to South Carolina in 2013 she decided to be a stay at home mom.
Now that Kelley's oldest daughter is attending Clemson and her middle daughter is attending College of Charleston she decided to joined our team in 2021 with 27 years of experience in the optical field.
In her free time Kelley enjoys family time, watching her son play baseball, and hanging out with her dog, Bailey.
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