Kayla Akers, O.D.

Optometrist

SPECIALTIES

Primary Care Optometry

Ocular Disease

Ocular Surgery Co-management

Myopia Management

LOCATIONS

Acworth Eye Doctors

Canton Eye Doctors

Towne Lake Eye Doctors

About Kayla Akers, O.D.

Dr. Akers is licensed by the Georgia Board of Optometry with a full-scope license. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry with a speciality in Ocular Disease. Dr. Akers also has training and experience in diabetic eye exams and management of glaucoma and other ocular diseases.Dr. Akers is a native of Tennessee and received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. She joined the Marietta Eye Clinic from Indiana and is excited to be in Georgia serving patients and helping them achieve the clearest vision possible. Dr. Akers feels she had a natural path to becoming an optometrist. “My interest and inspiration came from my grandfather losing his eyesight due to Age Related Macular Degeneration. My close relationship with him led me into the eye care field to help patients prevent vision loss, maintain their independence, and see their best.” When not at work, Dr. Akers enjoys Tennessee sports teams, hiking, spin classes, spending time outdoors, exploring Atlanta, traveling, watching football, going to concerts and plays, spending time with friends and family, and trying new restaurants. She and her husband, Patrick, were married in 2016 and have a beautiful daughter.

Kayla Akers, O.D.

Primary Care Optometry
Ocular Disease

Georgia Optometry License

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry
Birmingham, AL
Doctor of Optometry

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry
Summa cum laude

American Academy of Optometry, Fellow

Munster Eye Care Associates, Munster, IN
Comprehensive Optometrist
Management and treatment of both acute and chronic ocular disease of anterior and posterior segment including glaucoma, dry eye, infectious and inflammatory ocular conditions.
Provide routine eye exams to patients of all ages.
Evaluate and treat inpatients at local hospital.
Co-management of cataract extraction postoperative care.
Teach optometric/ophthalmic skills to technicians.
Fit routine and medically necessary contact lenses.
Visit local physicians to market practice and services.

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Ocular Disease Resident
Management and treatment of various complex, acute and chronic ocular diseases including glaucoma, neurooptometry, ocular sequelae of vascular disease.
Evaluate and manage triage and emergency room patients, hospital inpatients.
Fit medically necessary specialty contact lenses.
Co-management with other medical specialties including ophthalmology, rheumatology, neurology.
Precept and teach optometry students.

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital Blind Rehabilitation Center, Hines, IL
Low Vision Rehabilitation Resident
Independently assess needs of low vision patients.
Co-management of end stage ocular disease.
Complete and execute rehabilitation plan.
Coordinate care of inpatient and outpatient low vision program.

Hiking, walking, spin classes, spending time outdoors, exploring Atlanta, traveling, watching football, going to concerts and plays, spending time with friends and family, and trying new restaurants

What our patients are saying...

"Big thanks to the great & knowledgeable crew at Marietta Eye Clinic, Woodstock location. For the first time, we went there for my son’s eye exam and they have established and loyal customer base. Dr. Kayla Akers is warm-hearted, thoughtful, and professional, I appreciate her kindness to help the patient out during this crazy pandemic time..."