Our Team

Dr. Katrina Schlarman is a dedicated optometrist with a passion for enhancing vision health and improving quality of life. A proud graduate of Marion Local High School, she went on to earn a degree from Ohio State University before graduating at the top of her class from the Ohio State University College of Optometry.

Committed to advancing the field of optometry, Katrina is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Ohio Optometric Association (OOA), where she previously served as Zone Governor. Additionally, she is a member of the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society, emphasizing the importance of holistic eye care.

With special interests in treating dry eye, primary care and preventative medicine, myopia management, specialty contact lens fitting, and vision therapy, she believes strongly in the power of early detection, lifestyle modifications, and proper nutrition to achieve optimal eye health. Whether through personalized care plans or cutting-edge treatments, Dr. Schlarman is dedicated to helping patients maintain long-term visual well-being.

Dr. Schlarman currently resides in Osgood, Ohio, with her husband, Kevin, and their four children. When she is not working, she keeps busy outside playing with her children, listening to podcasts, doing yoga, and exploring local coffee spots.

Dr. Chelsey Kunkler was raised in Montezuma, Ohio and graduated from Marion Local High School in 2016. After high school, she attended The Ohio State University and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences Summa Cum Laude in May 2019. She continued her education at The Ohio State University College of Optometry and graduated with a Doctor of Optometry degree Summa Cum Laude in May 2023. 

Dr. Kunkler is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio Optometric Association. She participates in the InfantSEE program and provides comprehensive eye and vision assessments for infants ages six to twelve months at no cost. She also volunteers through the Ohio Optometric Association Realeyes Program presenting in classrooms from preschool to 12th grade on eye anatomy, eye safety, and eye disorders. Dr. Kunkler enjoys all aspects of optometry, but has a special interest in ocular disease, primary care, and myopia control. 

Dr. Kunkler currently resides in Yorkshire, Ohio with her husband, Henry (IV), their sons, Henry (V) and Liam, and their black lab, Dexter. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and traveling.