Melissa Robinette Ball, O.D.

Melissa Robinette Ball grew up in London, Kentucky, and is a 1988 graduate of Laurel County High School. In 1992, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Kentucky; and in 1996, she received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. After graduating from Optometry School, she began working as an associate in a group practice in Manchester, Kentucky in order to gain experience. In 2000, she opened Professionals in Eye Care in London. She is a member of the American Optometric Association, the London/Laurel County Chamber of Commerce, and Corinth Baptist Church. She is also the proud mother of Trevor James Ball (TJ), born June 4, 1999; and Trendon Matthew Ball, born June 28, 2001

Her practice style is very personalized, comprehensive, and friendly approach using the highest technology equipment and attending frequent continuing education courses. One of Dr. Ball's goals are for each patient to feel at home in her office and to take leave feeling that they have had the most thorough eye exam possible.

Jim Ball, Office Manager

Jim does most of the bookkeeping work, handles many of the office duties, and oversees the duties of the staff.

Carie Belile, Optometric Assistant

Carie works closely with the patients and assists the doctor by doing the initial part of the eye exam called pre-testing. For those that wear glasses she is there to help with the ordering and fitting of all frames and lenses. She has fun with what she does and is a great help.

Mike Cook, Medical Billing and Network Maintenance

Mike files insurance claims, works in accounts receivable, and helps maintain the computers and equipment. He is very friendly and always willing to help out in any way he can.

Heather Paul, Optometric Assistant

Heather will likely be the first person you encounter when you visit our office. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. For those that wear contact lens she is there to help with the fit and ordering of all contact lenses. She enjoys her job and helping others.