About Us
Meet Our Optometrists in Princeton, WV & Giles, VA
Christopher Hansen, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Chris Hansen graduated from Athens High School in Athens, West Virginia in 1988. He performed undergraduate studies in the Honors Program at West Virginia University. He continued his professional training at the Indiana University School of Optometry, completing the doctoral program with honors. Dr. Hansen then served as an optometrist in the United States Air Force for four years, earning the Air Force Commendation Medal before leaving the service to return home to the Appalachians.
Dr. Hansen founded Appalachian Eye Care in 2001 and New River Eye Care in 2004. He is certified in Primary Care Optometry and in the treatment and Management of Ocular Disease by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. He is also an active member of the West Virginia Association of Optometric Physicians and the American Optometric Association.
Dr. Hansen is a die-hard Mountaineer and a Hoosier, but he married a Hokie. He plays several stringed instruments and is still trying to find one he is good at! Dr. Hansen is blessed to play music on occasion in church with his mother and children. In addition to music, he enjoys training and participating in triathlons – swimming, biking and running — and completed a 140.6 mile Ironman in 2015.
Bradley M. Lane, OD, MBA, MEd
Optometrist
Dr. Brad Lane is a Wyoming County native who grew up in Mullens, West Virginia, and is a proud son of a coal miner. He earned his undergraduate degrees in psychology, sociology, and pre-professional biology through the Honors Program at Concord University before receiving his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2007. He later completed a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Education in Instructional Design.
Dr. Lane is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry Medicine and Surgery and a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. He currently serves as Vice President of the Southern Education Congress of Optometry (SECO) and is a board member of the Optometry Cares Foundation. A dedicated leader in the profession, he is a past president of the West Virginia Association of Optometric Physicians, a frequent contributor to AOA Focus magazine, and has served in multiple national leadership roles within the American Optometric Association.
In addition to his professional work, Dr. Lane is deeply committed to his community. He serves as Vice Chairman of the Concord University Board of Governors, is a founding member of the university’s White Coat Society, and has established multiple scholarships to support future students. His contributions have been recognized with honors including Young Alumnus of the Year and Philanthropist of the Year.
Outside of the office, Dr. Lane enjoys traveling, sports, golf, country music, and cheering on his beloved Philadelphia Eagles.
Mckenzie VanDyke Bright, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. McKenzie Bright grew up in Grundy, Virginia and graduated from Grundy High School. She earned a bachelors degree in Biology from University of Virginia’s College at Wise in Wise, VA in 2016. She graduated from the Kentucky College of Optometry with honors in 2020.
Dr. McKenzie fell in love with West Virginia during her clinical rotations and wanted to provide quality health care to residents in the area. Her hobbies are traveling, reading, binge watching TV shows, and playing with her dog, Bella Mae. Dr. McKenzie and her husband Joe welcomed their first child, Wren, in April 2024.
Dr. McKenzie is an active member of the American Optometric Association and student liaison for the West Virginia Association of Optometric Physicians. She was honored as the West Virginia Young Optometrist of the Year in 2023.
Blake Hopkins, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Blake Hopkins grew up in Athens, WV and graduated from PikeView High School in Mercer County. He attended Concord University in Athens, WV where he competed as captain of the varsity esports team. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2021, graduating with honors. He then completed his Doctor of Optometry training at the Indiana University School of Optometry.
Dr. Hopkins and his wife, Hannah, were excited to return home and join the Appalachian Eye Care family where he was a lifelong patient and previous technician. He is thrilled to be working at a practice that places the same value on patient care and hospitality that he does. He is an active member of the West Virginia Association of Optometric Physicians and the American Optometric Association. He is also certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry in Primary Care Optometry, treatment and management of Ocular Disease, and minor surgical procedures and injections.
Dr. Hopkins loves watching and playing sports like pickleball and disc golf. He is a big music fan, including playing guitar and piano. He is glad to live in an area where you can always find home-cooked food, the tea is always sweet, and friends and strangers are treated alike.
Our Team – Princeton, WV
Princeton is staffed with highly trained professionals that look forward to answering your questions and helping care for your eyes. We are confident the attention you receive is second to none. We take pride in our staff’s knowledge and experience. They are a valuable part of our team. All of us at Appalachian Eye Care look forward to meeting you.
Jackie Robertson, CPO
Tech Team Lead
Cristie Marion, BA, CPOC
Billing Coordinator
Megan Besenyei
Optical Team
Amber Butcher
Tech Team
Andi Fleming, BA, CPO
Practice Administrator
Chelsea Ward
Tech Team
Kadee Redden
Tech Team
Devin Haynes
Tech Team
Meagan McCoy
Tech Team
Kayla Johnson
Front Desk Team
April McPherson
Tech Team
Kayla Sisk, CPO
Tech Team
Telia White, CPOA
Tech Team
Brianna Poore
Tech Team
Our Team – Giles, VA
Giles is staffed with highly trained professionals that look forward to answering your questions and helping care for your eyes. We are confident the attention you receive is second to none. We take pride in our staff’s knowledge and experience. They are a valuable part of our team. All of us at Appalachian Eye Care look forward to meeting you.
Andi Fleming, BA, CPO
Practice Administrator
Sara Sharp
Tech Team
Keaton Hansen
Tech Team