Our Story

Dr. Gary J. Williams graduated from Princeton University and Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) and a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD). He has served two terms as president of COVD and was the chairperson of education of COVD for 18 years. He was presented with COVD’s G. N. Getman Award in 2014. This award is presented to doctors who have demonstrated clinical expertise in developmental vision in patient care and in their professional activity.

Dr. Williams has been an officer in the New York State Optometric Association, has been the chairperson of the American Optometric Association Pediatric and Binocular Vision Committee, and has also served the National Board of Examiners in Optometry for 14 years to develop national licensing exams. Dr. Williams has received the Optometric Recognition Award for over 30 years for obtaining over 50 hours of continuing education a year. His special interest is learning related vision problems. He and his wife, Linda, have four children and six grandchildren. Outside optometry and his family, Dr. Williams’ interests are Rotary, reading, tennis, and sharing information of interest to patients. Please visit our library for blogs on topics which interest you.

Tamsen has been the bookkeeper with the office since 2016. She has a degree in accounting from Hagerstown Business College. She had been married to her husband since 1984 with 3 grown children. Tamsen loves camping and seeing the United States with her camper. She also loves being with her family and dogs.

Kasia is a graduate of Erie Community College and has been a New York State licensed and board-certified optician since 1996. Her optical experience allows her to help patients understand which frame and lens options will work best for their particular needs. Kasia’s foremost priority is that her patients attain the clearest vision, most comfortable eye wear, and utmost quality. In her down time, Kasia enjoys in her garden, exploring new hiking trails, working on home improvement projects with her husband and spending time with her family.

Irene began working in 2002, while still in college, as a vision therapist intern. She became a certified therapist in 2012 after completing the training and course work. Irene has lived her whole life in Owego. She has a degree in vocal music from Binghamton University and enjoys singing in her church and for different events. She is married and has two wonderful children. Irene enjoys baking, sewing, and playing with her kids. She and her family like to camp and go four-wheeling.

Cindy Johnson: Cindy has been a New York State licensed and board-certified optician since April 2013 and has been working in the office since 2010. She enjoys laughing with her patients and ensuring that they leave here with a smile. Cindy has 3 children and recently got married and now makes the long from Monroeton, PA. She enjoys spending time with her family as well as gardening, hiking, and long motorcycle rides with her hubby.

A native of Oklahoma, Audra has worked in the office since December of 2012. She is responsible for scheduling, setting up new patients, checking insurance coverage and is the back-up Diagnostic Tech as well. She is a wife and mother of 2 grown boys. Her hobbies are quilting, reading, cross stitch, gardening, cooking, and enjoying family.

Began working in the office in January of 2018; Sarah is a backup diagnostic technician and is certified in optometric vision therapy (2023). She went to college in Syracuse NY for math and science and now resides in Owego with her husband Ryan and two dogs. She enjoys music, camping, hiking, kayaking, spoiling her dogs, and traveling with her family.

Kathryn is a retired teacher and has been with the office since the fall of 2020. She is a Diagnostic Technician as well as an assistant in the Optical Department. An Owego native, she lives in the village with her husband Marty and two daughters, Ally and Larissa. In her free time Kathryn enjoys music, reading, cooking, and supporting her girls in their college activities.

Naeomie is from across the border in Pennsylvania. She started in our office during July of 2024 as our diagnostic technician and Audra’s buddy at the front desk. She spends her days listening to music, enjoying good food and the company of her coworkers and living life with her husky - Timber, and her fiancé - Jakob.

April came to work for us on August 6, 2024. She is our insurance specialist. April graduated from Ridley-Lowel with a Medical Administrative Assistance degree. She just recently moved to Owego, after living in Endicott most of her life. She previously worked at Roberts Eye Care and America’s Best as a diagnostic technician and running insurance claims. She enjoys reading to her grandchildren, spending time with family, and listening to music.