“A fantastic optometry practice. Dr. AL Bandy is very thorough. He has a very good staff and all of them are very congenial. “
— Jim Stockner
Location
Lifetime Eyecare Optometry in Newton NC
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828-464-0604
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Address
21 S Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658
frontdesk@lifetimeeyecare.com
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Hours
Mon: 9 am – 6 pm
Tue: 9 am – 6 pm
Wed: 8 am – 5 pm
Thu: 8 am – 5 pm
Fri: 8 am – 3 pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Call our office
828-464-0604
Address
21 S Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658
frontdesk@lifetimeeyecare.com
Hours
Mon: 9 am – 6 pm
Tue: 9 am – 6 pm
Wed: 8 am – 5 pm
Thu: 8 am – 5 pm
Fri: 8 am – 3 pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
eye health
Services at Lifetime Eyecare
Eye exam
Contact lens exam
LASIK
Emergency eye care
Pediatric eye exam
Macular Degeneration
Lifetime Eyecare Optometry
Doctors and Staff Members
Dr. Allen Hill Bandy Jr
Optometrist
Dr. Allen Bandy, Jr is the third generation of doctors from the Bandy family caring for patients in Catawba County. His grandfather, Dr. William Gaither Bandy was a family practitioner in Maiden and Lincolnton, and his father, Dr. Allen H. Bandy Sr, was an optometrist with Lifetime Eyecare. Dr. Bandy, his wife Debbie live in Newton. Dr. Bandy and his family enjoy volunteering at The Green Room Community Theatre. They enjoy traveling, live theatre, and board games. The Green Room Community Theatre Volunteer of the Year Award was named in honor of Dr. Allen H. Bandy, Jr, and he was the first recipient of the award in 2011.
About Dr. Bandy
Dr. Bandy was presented with the City of Newton Unity Award, and the Catawba County Arts Volunteer of the Year award. The Bandy family enjoys a tradition of hosting a community Thanksgiving Dinner every other year since 1989. Professionally, Dr. Bandy practices full-scope eye care, caring for patients throughout their lifetime. He specializes in contact lenses and dry eye management. He is a member of the Catawba Valley Optometric Society, NC Optometric Society, and the American Optometric Association.
Dr. Bandy is a proud Appalachian State University graduate, and graduated from the University of Alabama School of Optometry in 1986.
Dr. Chuck Monson
Optometrist
Dr. Chuck Monson has been serving residents of Mooresville, NC since 2006. Dr. Chuck Monson is a graduate of North Mecklenburg High School. He earned his undergraduate degree in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After earning his undergraduate degree, he earned his doctorate from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Dr. Monson has practiced in the Mooresville, NC area since 2006 and started Vision Center of Lake Norman in 2013. Dr. Monson is associated with the American Optometric Association, N.C. State Optometric Society, Lake Norman Lions Club, Mooresville Health Reach Clinic, and NC Prevent Blindness.
About Dr. Chuck Monson
Dr. Monson and his wife also have participated in several eye mission trips for the Bahamas Youth Network (BYN), which gives eye exams and eyeglasses to school-aged children on remote islands in the Bahamas.
Dr. Monson sees patients of all ages for comprehensive family eye care, including glasses and specialty contact lenses. He also treats eye diseases, such as dry eyes, macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic eye exams and eye emergencies/trauma.
In his spare time, Dr. Monson enjoys spending time with his wife, Lisa, and dog, Winston. They especially like traveling and spending time on Lake Norman. Dr. Monson enjoys staying active and participates in several sports, including golf, snow skiing and wakeboarding. He is also an avid fan of the UNC Tar Heels and the Carolina Panthers.
When you turn to us at Vision Center of Lake Norman, you can rest assured that all of your needs will be met by Dr. Monson and our kind and caring staff. To schedule an appointment for an eye exam at our office in Mooresville, North Carolina, please give us a call today.
Dr. Brianna Farley
Optometrist
Brianna Farley, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University’s College of Optometry in 2020 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Concord University in Athens, West Virginia. Dr. Farley joined Vision Center of Lake Norman in May 2022. Her special fields of interest include medical and pediatric eye exams, myopia control, and treatment of amblyopia. Dr. Farley developed a strong interest in optometry after spending time shadowing her hometown optometrist. She was fascinated by how much an eye exam could reveal about a person’s overall health. She knew that she wanted to be part of a profession in which she could evaluate and treat specific eye conditions and monitor the impact that overall health issues have on the eyes.
More about Dr. Farley
Building strong relationships with her patients is particularly important to Dr. Farley because she loves treating her patients like they are family. She enjoys being able to take time to completely understand their visual needs and helping to provide them with solutions for their best vision.
In her spare time away from the office, Dr. Farley enjoys weightlifting, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her two dogs.
Lisa
Team Leader
Lisa is a NC native. She has been in eyecare for over 20 years. In her spare time Lisa enjoys reading, yoga, and loves to laugh.
Denise
PATIENT COORDINATOR
Denise is a NC native. She joined Lifetime Eyecare in 2015 and enjoys working with patients. In her spare time Denise enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and friends.
Misty
Optician
Misty is a NC native. She earned her Ophthalmic Medical Assistant certification in 2015 and loves helping patients and making them smile. In her spare time, Misty enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Sheila
OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT
Sheila has been working in eyecare since 2014. In her spare time Sheila enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and grandchildren and traveling.