Gail Kelley, OD
OptometristGail Kelley, O.D., is an optometrist with over 15 years of experience diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases and problems with the visual system.
A skilled optometrist with more than 15 years of experience and a passion for helping contact lens wearers
Dr. Kelley grew up on a grain farm in Sidney, Ohio. She fell in love with optometry during a summer job as a lab technician when she learned how diabetic management can be enhanced by understanding and evaluating the health of the eye’s retina.
Dr. Kelley earned her bachelor’s degree in vision science and her optometry degree from The Ohio State University. An externship through the W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury first brought her to North Carolina, and she established her practice in the Wilmington area in 2009.
She is particularly interested in contact lens care and providing care for patients with dry eye, glaucoma and diabetic eye disease. Passionate about finding ways to optimize patients’ visual function, Dr. Kelley is an exceptional listener and enjoys seeing her patients thrive under her care.
Dr. Kelley belongs to the North Carolina Optometric Society, the American Optometric Association and the Southeastern District Optometric Society. She is an active member of the North Carolina chapter of Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH), which is dedicated to providing eye and vision care services to communities lacking access to quality care.
Being trusted to treat and monitor one's eye health is something I take to heart. I love how optometry marries medical advancements with optics to improve quality of life. Providing people with optimal vision and preventing disease progression is my top priority as their eye doctor. Getting to know and care about my patients is a bonus and makes each day meaningful.
Dr. Kelley lives with her husband, Heath, her son, Robbie, and her beloved rat terrier, Grace. In her free time, she enjoys reading, Peloton, volunteering with Guardian Ad Litem and the great culinary scene in Wilmington. Dr. Kelley is involved in the Port City Community Church.