Dr. Melissa Farley
Optometrist
Dr. Melissa Farley was born and raised in rural Wayne, West Virginia. Dr. Farley completed her undergraduate studies at Marshall University where she was the recipient of Marshall’s highest award – The John Marshall Scholarship. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Chemistry, in 2004. After graduation, she went on to pursue her optometry degree at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. She had a great opportunity to fulfill her passion for missions with trips to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic with SVOSH (Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity).
During her time at Southern College of Optometry, Dr. Farley completed externships at the Veterans Hospital in Memphis, the Eye Center at Southern College of Optometry, and in private practice where she had extensive experience working with cutting edge technology in eye care. Upon completion of her externships, she graduated with her Doctorate Degree with honors and was selected for the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society.
She has been in private practice in Southwest Virginia for the past 8 years. Dr. Farley has extensive experience in medical optometry providing a variety of services for her patients including vision correction, glaucoma treatment, macular degeneration management and genetic testing, foreign body removal, emergency medical treatment, dry eye management, surgical cataract and LASIK co-management, infant and pediatric examinations, and specialty contact lens fitting.
Dr. Farley loves working with children! Part of her clinical rotations and private practice experience has been evaluating and managing all types of infant and children's vision problems.
Dr. Farley is an active member in the American Optometric Association (AOA), Virginia Optometric Association (VOA), Fellowship of Christian Optometrists (FCO), and Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH). She also enjoys participating in local vision missions through Remote Area Medical.
She loves to spend time with her family, and enjoys being actively involved in church activities. She also loves camping, hiking, and anything outdoors.
Dr. Tyler Reppert
Optometrist
Dr. Tyler Reppert, O.D. received his doctorate of Optometry in 2016 from the Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio, TX. After graduating, Dr. Tyler worked at the LASIK Vision Institute from 2016 to 2018 where he gained experience co-managing LASIK and PRK. In 2018 Dr. Tyler started his own practice, Eye Check Health & Vision, which focuses on primary care including ocular disease management and specialty contact lens fits. Dr. Tyler brings his primary eye care experience with him as he continues to manage his own practice while traveling for Keplr Vision. In his personal time Dr. Tyler keeps busy with several hobbies including: golf, hobby woodworking, shooting and fitness.
