About  Dr. Kreslyn Barron Odum

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you.  My name is Kreslyn Barron Odum, and I am a native of Odum, Georgia.  In 2001, I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, and in 2005, I received my doctorate degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.  After practicing in Athens and meeting my husband, I joined Family Eye Care of Sandersville in January 2007 and became owner in May 2007.  I married Dr. Byron A. Brooks, a native of Bartow, on July 28, 2007, and we reside in Sandersville.  In our spare time, Byron and I enjoy scuba diving, hunting and fishing, competitive sporting clays, traveling, sky diving, all sports, theatre, exercise (especially running - I have completed a marathon and half marathon), GEORGIA football, and being parents to our 2 labs (Happy and Lucy), 2 great danes (Luke and Daisy), and 8 labradanes (Jerry, Elaine, Krammer, Deuce, Sopiha, T.C., Rick, Magnum).

When it comes to eyes, I understand the need for thoroughness.  I believe that something as important as eye health deserves nothing but the most detailed, professional eye health care available.  I am committed to your total eye health and providing comprehensive, personalized eye health care with the latest in state-of-the-art technology. 

Thank you for allowing me to care for your most precious possession.

Education:

•	Doctor of Optometry. May 2005. University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, Birmingham, Alabama.
•	Bachelor of Science with a major in biology. University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.

Externship: Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama. Extensive vision and eye health examinations including refractive error, therapeutic procedures, and diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye disease in veterans as inpatients and outpatients of the hospital.

Externship: Vestavia Eye Care, Birmingham, Alabama. Complete examination, diagnosis, management, and treatment of general optometric patients, including but not limited to dilated fundus examinations, soft and rigid contact lens fittings, CRT, nursing home eye care, and Hispanic examinations.

Externship: Vision America, Birmingham, Alabama. Extensive vision and eye health examinations including therapeutic procedures, and diagnosis, management, and treatment of eye disease with a concentration in vitreo-retinal, cataract, binocular vision, oculoplasty, and LASIK pre- and post-operative care, follow-ups, and long term care.

Intern: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. Family Practice Optometry, Pediatric Optometry including the Sparks’ Low Birth Weight Clinic, Cornea and Contact Lens, Ocular Disease with an emphasis on retinal disease and cataract pre- and post-operative care, Community Vision Screenings, Vision Therapy, Low Vision including the Low Vision Rehabilitation Clinic at the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital, and Nursing Home Eye Care.

Professional Associations and Certifications:

•	American Optometric Association Sports Vision Section, 2008-present
•	American Optometric Association Cornea and Contact Lens Section, 2008-present
•	American Optometric Association Cornea and Contact Lens Section, 2008-present
•	Injections and Minor Surgical Procedures in Primary Eye Care, 2004
•	Georgia Optometric Association, 2006-present
•	American Optometric Association, 2001-present
•	Lifetime member of the University of Georgia Alumni Association, 2001-present
•	University of Alabama at Birmingham Alumni Association, 2005-present
•	University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry Alumni Association, 2005-present
•	Georgia Rural Health Association, 2009-present
•	Lifetime member of the National Sporting Clays Association, 2009-present
•	Lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, 2009-present

Georgia Optometry and Therapeutic License #2242

DEA #

National Board of Examiners in Optometry Certificate

Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease Certificate

Volunteer and Service Activities: Graduate Leadership Washington; Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Hugh O’Brien Foundation (teaches youth the importance of world issues); Foundation for Teaching Economics (encourages economic awareness among high school students); America’s Junior Miss and Georgia’s Junior Miss Councils; Be Your Best Self Volunteer (promotes positive self-esteem among America’s youth).

Academic Honors/Awards: Furman University Academic Scholarship; Rayonier Scholarship; Georgia’s Junior Miss Scholarship; Governor’s Scholar, Georgia Certificate of Merit, HOPE Scholar; Golden Key; Delta Epsilon Iota; Beta, Beta, Beta (Biology Honor Society); President’s List; Dean’s List; National Dean’s List.

 

Our Staff
Friendly, Knowledgeable, and Caring 

 

Ms. Danielle Baucom has worked with Dr. Odum since she purchased the practice. She has worked for Family Eye Care since 1999. She is cross-trained in all aspects of the practice. She is a native of Sandersville and enjoys photography and spending time with her two children, Britney and Logan and dog, Ginger.

Mrs.Holly Knight has worked with Dr. Odum since 2010. She is cross-trained in all aspects of the practice. She is a native of Wrightsville and enjoys spending time with her husband and son, Aiden.

Each member of Family Eye Care's staff provides the following services:

• Scheduling appointment on a day and time convenient for you.
• Verifying insurance prior to your visit.
• Explaining insurance so that you understand your benefits.
• Assisting with the selection of you new eyeglasses including (1) selection of the frame that is the best fit, color, and (2) design for your face and glasses prescription
• Explanation of all available lens options so that you have the lenses that are most suitable for your individual needs.
• Answering all questions you may have concerning visual or financial needs.
• Patient education for new contact lens wearers including insertion and removal, lens care, and other helpful hints to ensure quick adaptation to the new lenses.
• Spectacle adjustments and repairs.
• Administering auxiliary and pretesting.