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Dr. Carrie Cutre is passionate about helping people see their world more clearly, and it’s this dedication that has driven her career in optometry.  

A Central New York native and graduate of Liverpool High School, Dr. Cutre earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Syracuse University. She then pursued her Doctorate of Optometry at the New England College of Optometry.  

In 2004, she founded Cicero Family Eye Care, with the goal of enhancing not only how her patients see but how they perform and learn through clearer vision. 

Dr. Cutre's commitment to the community and global eye care has led her to volunteer with the Special Olympics, conduct screenings for Central New York elementary schools, and participate in eye care missions abroad. She’s also an active principal investigator for contact lens clinical studies, always staying at the forefront of vision care advancements.  

Dr. Cutre feels honored to work alongside a team that shares her enthusiasm for delivering exceptional eye care to every patient who walks through the doors. 

Dr. Julianne Shelton graduated from Central Square’s Paul V. Moore High School and went on to study Biochemistry at LeMoyne College, where she graduated Cum Laude. During her time at LeMoyne, she was actively involved as the Student Government Vice President and enjoyed playing on the women’s volleyball and golf teams. 

Dr. Shelton earned her Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA. Her education included rotations in various locations, including Boston, Miami, Manchester, and Westchester.  

While in school, she was the president of the Student Government and an active member of the Private Practice and Spanish Clubs. One of her most rewarding experiences was traveling to Peru on a medical mission trip to provide eye care to remote populations. 

Her expertise includes contact lenses, specialty lenses, and the treatment of ocular diseases, earning her the Alcon Contact Lens Case Report Award in 2018. 

Outside of the office, Dr. Shelton enjoys playing golf and volleyball and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Dr. Kara Madison, originally from Ontario, is dedicated to providing top-notch eye care, especially for children. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Waterloo in 2020 before pursuing her Doctorate of Optometry at the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Throughout her clinical training, Dr. Madison gained experience at the Lynn Community Health Center in Boston, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Maine, Indian Health Services in Bethel, Alaska, and the renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.  

During her time in Miami, she received specialized training in pediatric eye care, focusing on myopia management, amblyopia, and strabismus, which has become her true passion. 

When she’s not caring for her patients, Dr. Madison enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.