Eye care professionals specialize in understanding how the human eye really works, as well as diseases and conditions that affect your vision – many of which do not have obvious symptoms. Eye doctors know how age and risk factors affect vision over time for young and old, and they understand the benefits and features of corrective lenses including eyeglasses and contacts.
Our optometrists take the time to explain the results of your eye exam, describe your options and listen to your eye care needs. Because maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership, we encourage you to ask questions and share your health information, which could be vital to monitoring, diagnosing and treating potential vision problems.
Meet our doctors:
Optometrist
A Kentucky native, Dr. Ditto received a B.A. degree in Chemistry from Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. He subsequently did graduate work at Asbury Theological Seminary and the University of Kentucky. Dr. Ditto received a B.S. in Physiological Optics in 1976 and his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1978 from...
JOHN E. MUSICK, O.D., F.A.A.O. practices optometry fulltime in Nicholasville and is co-founder of Drs. Ditto & Musick Eye Care Center. He is married to Helen Denmark Musick and they reside in Jessamine County. They have three children, Nathan, Laura (Saunders) and Will. Professional interests: General practice of optometry / primary...
Optometrist
Dr. Kroggel, a Lexington, Kentucky native received a B.A. degree in Biology from the University of Kentucky in 2003. She went on to graduate from the Southern College of Optometry in 2007. Dr. Kroggel is a member of the Kentucky Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. Dr. Kroggel currently...
Optometrist
Dr. Heather Ward Oliver is a native of Salyersville, Kentucky. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Morehead State University in 2009 and her Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University in 2013. After graduation she underwent further training in laser and advanced surgical procedures with Oklahoma’s Northeastern State...
Dr. Mark Obenchain is a native of Henderson, Kentucky, and graduated from the University of Evansville in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration. He graduated in 2013 from the Indiana University School of Optometry, and successfully completed additional training with a residency in Pediatrics/Binocular Vision. The residency put an...