Dr. Kristin Nelson, O.D., IACMM

Dr. Kristin Nelson is a Doctor of Optometry specializing in pediatrics and myopia management. A native of Naperville, Illinois, she studied Human Physiology and Business Entrepreneurship at the University of Iowa before graduating from the Southern College of Optometry in 2020. An experienced optometrist, she was inducted into the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society, a distinction held by the top 10% of her class for leadership and ethical excellence.

Dr. Nelson is an IACMM certified optometrist, holding advanced accreditation in orthokeratology and myopia management. This expertise allows her to offer specialized nearsightedness treatment designed to protect long-term ocular health. As a children’s vision specialist, she focuses on vision development in children, providing comprehensive children’s eye exams in a fun-filled environment. Dr. Nelson identifies subtle signs of eye conditions in infants and toddlers, ensuring their sight supports every developmental milestone.

Her clinical philosophy is rooted in personalized eye care. Dr. Nelson delivers customized vision treatment tailored to each patient’s lifestyle, from managing myopia eye health risks to fitting specialty contact lenses. Dedicated to community eye care, she participates in vision outreach programs and has served in mobile eye clinics across Jamaica and Guatemala. Locally, she is an active member of Ocean Church in Estero. Outside the office, Dr. Nelson enjoys baking, fitness, and spending time with her niece and nephews, who know her as “Kiki.”