Dr. Wells is a comprehensive optometrist who specializes in routine and problem-focused eye examinations, contact lens fittings, pediatric eye care, urgent eye care and pre- and post-operative care.
Dr. Wells is an Elk Horn, Iowa native, and she received her bachelor of science degree from Creighton University. After graduation, Dr. Wells worked at Midwest Eye Care as a clinical technician assisting several ophthalmologists. She returned to college in 2005, and earned her doctor of optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2009. Through the ICO optometric program, Dr. Wells completed externships at the Lebanon (PA) Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Advanced Eyecare Center and Dishler Eye Institute in Denver, and the Omaha Eye and Laser Institute.
After completing optometry school, Dr. Wells spent an additional year completing a residency in ocular disease and low vision at the Kansas City Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Wells joined Midwest Eye Care in July 2010. Dr. Wells is licensed for the practice of optometry by the state examining board of Iowa. She is a member of the Nebraska Optometric Association, American Optometric Association and American Academy of Optometry.
Curriculum Vitae
Krystal A. Wells, OD
4353 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 552-2020
Education:
College: Creighton University, Omaha, Bachelor of Science in Finance, May 2004
Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, Doctor of Optometry, 2009
Residency: Ocular Disease and Low Vision, Kansas City Veterans’ Administration Medical Center, Kansas City, July 2009 – June 2010
Medical Licensure:
Iowa
Nebraska
Employment History:
July 2010 – Present
Optometrist, Midwest Eye Care, P.C.
May 2003 – July 2005
Clinical assistant, Midwest Eye Care, P.C.
Clinical Experience:
February 2009 – May 2009
Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago, Illinois
January 2009 – February 2009
Advanced Eyecare Centers
Denver, Colorado
November 2008 – December 2008
Dishler Eye Institute
Greenwood, Colorado
August 2008 – November 2008
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
May 2008 – August 2008
Omaha Eye and Laser Institute
Omaha, Nebraska
Memberships:
American Academy of Optometry
American Optometric Association
Nebraska Optometric Association
