CHERYL C. VAN HORN, OD, FAAO

Dr. Cheryl C. Van Horn was raised in Harrison County in West Virginia. After receiving a Bachelor's Degree, magna cum laude, from West Virginia Wesleyan College, she went to Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, achieving a B.S. and a Doctor of Optometry degree there, as a top 10% honor graduate.

Dr. Van Horn is a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honorary, and became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry in 1994, being one of only a handful in the state to be so honored. She is certified in the Treatment and Management of Ocular Diseases by the International Boards of Optometry. With a strong interest in pediatric and developmental optometry, she was cited on graduation from PCO for excellence in pediatric eyecare, and has been a member of the Optometric Extension Program and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, organizations dedicated to continuing education in the areas of developmental and behavioral optometry. Dr. Van Horn is a Clinical Examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. She is also an active member of the West Virginia Optometric Association, currently serving on the Executive Board of Directors, as Area Chairperson, and serving on the "Kids Welcome Here"/InfantSEE committee, the grievance committee, and the long-range planning committee. She also belongs to the American Optometric Association, and the AOA Contact Lens Section. Dr. Van Horn lectures frequently to the West Virginia Paraoptometric Association, and often to community groups.

Dr. Van Horn is a member of the Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church, and has been actively involved in community organizations such as the Fairmont Jaycees, the Marion Environmental Coalition, the Junior League of Fairmont, and Kiwanis. Dr. Van Horn is married to Theodore Yoneda, a lawyer and civil structural engineer who has a private law practice in construction law, personal injury with accident reconstruction, and mediations. Their children are Ezra and Isaac, who may often be seen visiting our office.

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CLAUD A. KENDALL, OD, FAAO

Claud A. Kendall, O.D., F.A.A.O. sees patients now on Tuesdays and Fridays in our office. He was raised here in Marion County, and attended Fairmont State College for his undergraduate studies. He then received his doctoral degree from Illinois College of Optometry. A Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and an active member of the West Virginia Optometric Association, he is also certified in the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease. Dr. Kendall is renowned as an expert in the fitting of firm contact lenses and hold several patents on contact lens designs. He has written and lectured on contact lenses and other topics for the National Eye Research Foundation and West Virginia University, among others. He and his wife, Florine, have resided in Fairmont and been active in the community since he began his practice.

You will find our staff to be professional and knowledgeable. We are proud that our team is one of the most experienced and highly trained in the area. Every one from the doctor on down stays current through continuing education, product seminars, journal subscriptions, and in-office training. Learn more about each of our team members:

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CHRISTI MCINTOSH

Christi has been a part of Vision Health Care for 15 years. As our business assistant, she is usually seen at the front desk greeting you as you enter our office. Christi handles our billing and insurance claims. She is also able and willing to help in just about any other area of the practice. Christi has served the board of the West Virginia Paraoptometric Association in many offices, and is currently Treasurer. She was chosen the WV Paraooptometric of the Year several years ago. She is a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and is learning to speak Italian for an upcoming trip to Italy.

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KAREN REED

Karen has been with us for fifteen years. She is our expert in optical eyewear and lens selection. She coordinates all of our orders from our labs and suppliers. Karen also helps with contact lens training and dispensing, and assists with patient testing when needed. She lives in Fairmont with her husband Tom and son Johnny, and is active with the Gateway United Methodist Church.

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DONNA HARKI

Donna is our dispensing assistant. She handles frame and lens selection, checks in eyewear orders from the lab, provides contact lens training, and dispenses and fits new eyeglasses and contact lenses to patients. Donna lives in Idamay with her husband, Gary, and kids Adam, Ben and Emily, where they are active in the Idamay United Methodist Church.

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BROOKE PRICKETT

Brooke joined our practice this last year, having been an assistant at an optometric practice in Connecticut, and then working for a retinal specialist in Morgantown. She had been a patient of ours as a girl, and we were excited to hire her when she was back here. She plans to be a chemistry teacher and is attending Fairmont State College. She and her son Conner live in Barrackville.

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EZRA YONEDA

Ezra is Dr. Van Horn's son. He is now nearly 4 years old. Patients in our practice can probably remember his parents struggle to have a baby, Dr. Van Horn's pregnancy woes (LOTS of "morning" sickness), and his birth announced by a big stork out front. It is hard to believe this smart and charming guy is in preschool now! He enjoys swimming, computer games, and chatting and showing off to patients in our office.

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ISAAC YONEDA

Isaac is now two. You may also encounter him at our office. He loves to count and spell his name to impress grown-ups. He likes anything to do with Dora the Explorer and Blues Clues, and cars and trains.

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