Summit Eye Center is a leading provider of ophthalmology services in Lee’s Summit, MO and the surrounding Kansas City area. Serving the Lee’s Summit community since 2005, we treat cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, corneal and external diseases, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. We also provide LASIK surgery and cosmetic treatments. Our blog posts are written by our team of highly skilled eye doctors: Dr. Kevin R. Skelsey, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a board-certified ophthalmologist. Dr. Skelsey attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and completed an internship at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Obtaining his ophthalmology residency training at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dr. Skelsey now provides a wide variety of ophthalmology services. Dr. Skelsey is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of several medical organizations and has served as a past president of the Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Kelsey J. Kleinsasser, O.D. earned his Doctorate of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry. He completed externships at the Illinois Eye Institute in Chicago, IL, Omni Eye Specialists in Baltimore, MA, and Westside VA in Chicago, IL. Completing a residency in cornea and refractive surgery, Dr. Kleinsasser also provides a wide variety of eye care services. He is a member of several medical organizations and has served as a past president of the Heart of America Eye Care Congress and Optometric Society of Greater Kansas City. Along with our team of dedicated support staff, Dr. Skelsey and Dr. Kleinsasser strive to provide the highest level of eye care treatment customized to the unique needs of each patient. Schedule an appointment today to meet Dr. Skelsey, Dr. Kleinsasser, and our team at Summit Eye Center.