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11 months ago
Very through. Explains everything.
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1 year ago
Dr.Maxwell took time to explain her diagnosis. She is also very kind and considerate of the patient.
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1 year ago
I felt I was treated professionally and cared for.
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1 year ago
Dr. Maxwell was very kind. She took time to explain my issues and was patient and open with my questions and concerns.
JOAN M SELLON
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1 year ago
FANTASTIC FIRST VISIT WITH THIS DOCTOR AND PROVIDER
ABOUT
Dr. Karsen Maxwell, O.D.
Dr. Karsen Maxwell was raised in Knoxville, IL. She received a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience with minors in Spanish and chemistry at Loras College with high honors. While attending Loras, she was fortunate to study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina and is fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Maxwell then went on to complete her doctorate at the University of Houston College of Optometry where she graduated valedictorian of her class receiving the Beta Sigma Kappa Silver Medal Award.
Throughout optometry school Dr. Maxwell acted in multiple leadership roles including serving as a teaching assistant in clinical laboratories and being the student representative on the optometric academic committee. Following optometry school, she completed an optometric residency in Pediatrics and Binocular Vision.
Dr. Maxwell is board certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and is a member of both the American Optometric Association and the American Academy of Optometry. Her main clinical interests include pediatric eye care, primary eye care, contact lenses including myopia management, and ocular disease/medical co-management.