Find Your Perfect Contact Lenses at Vision Professionals

Are you tired of glasses but unsure if contact lenses are right for you? At Vision Professionals, we offer expert contact lens fittings and carry a wide selection of top brands to match your unique vision needs. Whether you’re a first-time wearer or looking for a more comfortable option, we’ll help you find the perfect fit for your lifestyle. 

Why Choose Contacts? 

✔️ Clear, natural vision without frames 
✔️ Great for sports, travel, and everyday activities 
✔️ Options available for astigmatism, presbyopia, and dry eyes 
✔️ Daily, bi-weekly, and monthly lenses to suit your preference 

Our Contact Lens Services: 

- Comprehensive contact lens fittings 
- Personalized recommendations based on your vision and comfort 
- Help navigating the learning curve of contact lens wear 
️- Access to a variety of trusted brands 

Whether you’re new to contacts or looking to upgrade, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. 

Schedule your contact lens fitting today! 

 

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About Us

Your local eye doctors at Vision Professionals want you to know we understand eye care extremely well, just as you'd expect, but we also understand the eye business. So we won’t bamboozle you with terms like Keratoconjunctivis Sicca, Ocular Histoplasmosis, Orthokeratology, Keratoconus, etc. We will talk to you like real people, not doctors, with easy to manage terms. Look to us for all your eye care needs whether it be an eye exam, specialty contact lens fitting, or prescription eyeglasses, we’ve got you covered. We also diagnose and treat dry eye, allergies, glaucoma, and pink eye and many other eye diseases.... Show More

Your local eye doctors at Vision Professionals want you to know we understand eye care extremely well, just as you'd expect, but we also understand the eye business. So we won’t bamboozle you with terms like Keratoconjunctivis Sicca, Ocular Histoplasmosis, Orthokeratology, Keratoconus, etc. We will talk to you like real people, not doctors, with easy to manage terms.

Look to us for all your eye care needs whether it be an eye exam, specialty contact lens fitting, or prescription eyeglasses, we’ve got you covered. We also diagnose and treat dry eye, allergies, glaucoma, and pink eye and many other eye diseases. Our office serves many North Columbus, Ohio suburbs including Worthington, New Albany, Sunbury, Galena, Westerville, Powell, Gahanna, Johnstown, Dublin, Lewis Center, Upper Arlington, Hilliard, Grandville, Pataskala, and many others. We accept most vision and medical insurance plans including VisionService Plan (VSP), Eyemed, and many others.

We take pride in providing excellent care for you as a patient foremost, but also as a customer and a friend. This can be extremely rare in health care today but we’d like to think you will find it a refreshing change. Finding people who care.

  • Comprehensive Eye Exams
  • Management of Ocular Diseases
  • Pediatric Eye Exams
  • Emergency Eye Care Services

Location & Hours

Open Now
  • tuesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • saturday Closed
  • sunday Closed
  • monday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Valerie Danford, OD

Valerie Danford, OD, MBA

has received extensive training in diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, dry eye syndrome, and red eyes.  She has practiced full-scope optometry in a variety of practice settings in California and New Jersey. She is now thrilled to... Show More

has received extensive training in diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, dry eye syndrome, and red eyes. 

She has practiced full-scope optometry in a variety of practice settings in California and New Jersey. She is now thrilled to be back in Ohio and excited to establish long-term relationships with her future patients! 

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Poonam Panda, OD

is currently pursuing a residency in Specialty Contacts Lens and Ocular Surface Disease at The Ohio State College of Optometry. Through her journey she has found a true passion for the treatment and management of Dry Eye disease, by providing... Show More

is currently pursuing a residency in Specialty Contacts Lens and Ocular Surface Disease at The Ohio State College of Optometry. Through her journey she has found a true passion for the treatment and management of Dry Eye disease, by providing in-office treatment carefully curated to each individual patient. Besides caring for her patients, she loves teaching and working closely with the optometry students at the university

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Cassandra Sheriff, OD

provides full scope optometric care to patients of all ages diagnosing and managing various eye diseases and disordersDr. Sheriff has a special interest in pediatric optometry, binocular vision, and myopia control.

Katherine Merry OD

Katherine Merry, OD

practices full scope optometry with a focus in pediatrics and vision therapy. Her passion for vision therapy came when she was a vision therapy patient in high school. She hopes to help children live their best lives and succeed in... Show More

practices full scope optometry with a focus in pediatrics and vision therapy. Her passion for vision therapy came when she was a vision therapy patient in high school. She hopes to help children live their best lives and succeed in school and sports, with the help of glasses and vision therapy.

Kyle Martin

Kyle Martin, OD

has completed a residency in cornea and specialty contact lenses at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois. His additional experience has allowed him to become more experienced in designing specialty contact lenses for post-operative and ectatic corneas, orthokeratology/myopia... Show More

has completed a residency in cornea and specialty contact lenses at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois. His additional experience has allowed him to become more experienced in designing specialty contact lenses for post-operative and ectatic corneas, orthokeratology/myopia control, and other complex anterior segment conditions. In addition to providing direct care, Dr. Martin was involved in precepting third and fourth year optometry students in the contact lens and emergency clinics located within ICO.  

Dr. Martin is excited to share what he has learned during his time in Columbus and Chicago by providing specialty contact lens and myopia control care to his patients. 

Kimberly L. Rock OD, MS, FAAO, FOVDR

Kimberly L. Rock, OD, MS, FAAO, FOVDR

practices full scope optometry, diagnosing and treating a variety of ocular disorders and diseases in patients of all ages, but has a special interest in pediatrics, binocular vision, brain injury patients and special needs patients. Dr. Rock is an InfantSee... Show More

practices full scope optometry, diagnosing and treating a variety of ocular disorders and diseases in patients of all ages, but has a special interest in pediatrics, binocular vision, brain injury patients and special needs patients. Dr. Rock is an InfantSee provider to those under 1 year of age. She completed her Fellowship in Optometrists of Vision Development and Rehabilitation (FOVDR) in 2024.

Abigail G. Menner OD, FAAO

Abigail G. Menner, OD, FAAO

gained experience in the field of Specialty Contact Lens and Ocular Disease during her Residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. During her Residency, she worked closely with corneal surgeons where she... Show More

gained experience in the field of Specialty Contact Lens and Ocular Disease during her Residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. During her Residency, she worked closely with corneal surgeons where she then designed and fit specialty contact lenses for patients with corneal transplants, Keratoconus, Severe Dry Eye disease, Aphakia, corneal scarring, and other corneal conditions. She also completed rotations in Retina, Neuro-Ophthalmology, and Glaucoma sub-specialties. Dr. Menner also initiated a research study on the Quality of Life measures of Severe Dry Eye patients fit with Scleral lenses. 

Dr. Menner is very committed to providing the highest quality eye care as well as managing challenging Contact Lens and Specialty Contact Lens patients. She is available at the Mount Airyshire locations on Wednesdays for specialty contact lens care services. 

Joseph Leisring OD

Joseph Leisring, OD

has a diverse clinical background providing primary and emergency eyecare. He also provides both pre and post operative care for cataract and lasik patients. He has contributed extensively to contact lens research and development as a principal FDA investigator, authored... Show More

has a diverse clinical background providing primary and emergency eyecare. He also provides both pre and post operative care for cataract and lasik patients. He has contributed extensively to contact lens research and development as a principal FDA investigator, authored several articles, and lectured to other eyecare providers. He has testified to the FDA regulatory panel in Washington, DC on new contact lens solutions and materials being used today. 

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Chris A. Smiley, OD

is a clinical investigator for various contact lens study programs, and remains at the forefront of lens technologies, often providing them before commercial availability. Dr. Smiley's expertise extends to consulting with numerous contact lens manufacturers, lecturing fellow doctors, and teaching... Show More

is a clinical investigator for various contact lens study programs, and remains at the forefront of lens technologies, often providing them before commercial availability. Dr. Smiley's expertise extends to consulting with numerous contact lens manufacturers, lecturing fellow doctors, and teaching students innovative contact lens fitting techniques. 

Specializing in challenging contact lens fits, Dr. Smiley excels in cases involving rare eye conditions like keratoconus, irregular astigmatism, and vision rehabilitation post-laser vision correction. He played a pivotal role in the early development of modern scleral contact lenses and is nationally recognized for his expertise in fitting advanced cases. Additionally, Dr. Smiley is renowned for offering myopia control technologies, including orthokeratology (Ortho-K), throughout his career. His proficiency further extends to the treatment and management of eye emergencies, glaucoma, and dry eye. Dr. Smiley takes pride in delivering state-of-the-art eye care to patients seeking contact lenses, especially those who have faced challenges elsewhere. 

Dr. Smiley welcomes new patients seeking advanced specialty contact lens services, either independently or through referrals from other providers. However, he currently does not accept new patients for general optometry services or basic contact lens needs. Patients opting for Dr. Smiley's care will benefit from a team-based approach, where they will also be seen by a licensed resident Doctor of Optometry and/or a 4th-year Optometry extern. 

David A. Niederkohr OD, Emeritus

David A. Niederkohr OD, Emeritus

enjoys working with challenging contact lens fits. He brings his years of expertise to patients new and renewed.

Brian A. Dittenber, OD, Emeritus

Brian A. Dittenber, OD, Emeritus

is dedicated to family vision care, with a special interest in children's vision and children with vision-related learning problems. His background in behavioral optometry has been an asset in solving vision learning problems by lens application and vision therapy.

Lawrence A. Gill OD, Emeritus

Lawrence A. Gill OD, Emeritus

has an interest in contact lens fittings stemming from his role as a principal investigator for numerous FDA studies focused on contact lens materials and solutions.  He was named one of the "Best and Brightest Eyecare Professionals" in the October... Show More

has an interest in contact lens fittings stemming from his role as a principal investigator for numerous FDA studies focused on contact lens materials and solutionsHe was named one of the "Best and Brightest Eyecare Professionals" in the October 1991 issue of 20/20 Magazine.

Dr. Thomas D. Gilbert, O.D., F.A.A.O., Emeritus

Dr. Thomas D. Gilbert, O.D., F.A.A.O., Emeritus

is proud to focus on contact lenses and children's vision. Early in his career, Dr. Gilbert specialized in contact lenses and children's vision, recognizing the critical importance of early eye care and the potential for innovative contact lens solutions to... Show More

is proud to focus on contact lenses and children's vision. Early in his career, Dr. Gilbert specialized in contact lenses and children's vision, recognizing the critical importance of early eye care and the potential for innovative contact lens solutions to enhance patients' lives. He has also specialized in PRK, Lasik, and Cataract surgery, contributing to the advancement of vision correction techniques.

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Medical and Vision Insurance plans

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Call us at (614) 880-2020, We are happy to help.

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Cigna
Eye Med
Eye Med
Humana
Humana
Anthem
Anthem
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Medical Mutual Ohio
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