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
