Lori N. Beals, O.D.

Dr. Lori Nichols Beals has been providing eye care at VisionOne since January 2003, and has been practicing in the Northwest Columbus area practicing since 1990. Dr. Beals graduated from Indiana University in 1986 with High Distinction with a B.S. in Music and Chemistry, and is a 1990 graduate from Ohio State University College of Optometry, cum laude. She is licensed by the Ohio Board of Optometry, including use of Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents. She is an auxiliary Faculty Member of the OSU College of Optometry, appointed to the Veteran’s Clinic here in Columbus since 1991, where she instructs optometry students in disease management including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and eye infections. In private practice she also enjoys contact lens fitting, children’s eye care, and refractive surgery consultation.

Originally from Upper Arlington, Dr. Beals now resides in Grandview with her husband John and son Peter. She enjoys music, plays the flute and the piano, reading, and also likes to be outside bicycling, hiking, and traveling with her family.

Lori J. Atwood, C.O.T./L.D.O.

Lori J. Atwood, Licensed Dispensing Optician/Certified Ophthalmic Technician, has been in the eye care field since graduating from Owens College in 1983. Lori is certified by the Joint Commission of the Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology and the Ohio Optical Dispenser Board. She also is licensed by the American Board of Opticianry and is certified by the National Contact Lens Examiners.

Originally from Bellevue Ohio, Lori has traveled extensively with the U.S. Army Aero Medical Research Labs and continues to be on the cutting edge of lens technology and innovative frame technology.

Lori and her husband James live in Concord Twp., north of the Columbus Zoo, with her two children, Jaren and Tylor. Lori is very creative in the arts with a special interest in oil painting and stained glass.

Kelly Blanton

Kelly is an experienced optician who works on Saturdays at VisionOne and full time at a clinic downtown. She enjoys working with people, and music, including opera.

Becca Clough (future O.D.)

Becca is currently a student at the OSU College of Optometry. She will help you with eyewear selection and adjustments, contact lens handling and ordering, and scheduling.

Linda Pilcher, L.D.O

Linda is a licensed optician with 18 years of experience. She works part time at VisionOne and is a mom to two grade school girls. She enjoys interesting eyewear and singing.

Comprehensive eye exam

Your eye exam will be comprehensive and specific to your needs. Dr. Beals will typically spend thirty minutes or more with you. Your vision refraction, eye coordination, and eye health will be assessed, including glaucoma screening, cataract evaluation, visual field assessment, and retina exam including evaluation for macular degeneration and diabetic problems.