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Need an Eye Doctor in Northern Kentucky?


Superior eye care begins with visiting a first-rate, highly qualified eye doctor. Fortunately, all optometrists at Gaddie Eye Centers have top credentials and extensive professional experience. Founded by Dr. Ben Gaddie — the Optometrist of the Year award winner — our practice ensures you receive the best eye care in Louisville and the surrounding areas.

When you visit our offices in LaGrange, Oxmoor, Carrollton, and Springhurst, our eye doctors will thoroughly evaluate your vision and eye health and provide treatment for any eye condition

Meet Our Optometrists


Dr. Ian Benjamin Gaddie
Dr. Ben Gaddie earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Optometry. He further honed his expertise with a residency in ocular disease through Northeastern State University College of Optometry at Triad Eye Medical Clinic and Cataract Institute in Tulsa, OK. He is the proud...
Dr. Laura Lea Bassett
Dr. Laura Lea Bassett, originally from Bardstown, KY, earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Kentucky Wesleyan College and her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She completed residency training in ocular disease and geriatrics at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center and previously practiced in...
Dr. Brian Clark
Dr. Brian Clark received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Murray State University and his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. He has completed externships at Commonwealth Eye Surgery and the Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Dr. Clark is an active member of the...
Dr. Rob Ensley
Originally from California, Dr. Rob Ensley completed his undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University before earning his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry. While a student, Dr. Ensley served as National Liaison for the American Optometric Association’s Cornea and Contact Lens Section and...
Dr. Donald Gossom
Dr. Donald Gossom has been a valued optometrist at Gaddie Eye Centers since the fall of 1997. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky and completed his Doctor of Optometry degree at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. His training includes internships with...
Dr. Tiffany Harder
Dr. Tiffany Harder graduated Magna Cum Laude from Morehead State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry. Her optometric training included externships at Bennett and Bloom Eye Centers, the Lexington VA Medical Center, and Ireland...
Dr. Carl Harder
Dr. Carl Harder attended the University of Southern Indiana for his undergraduate studies and received his Bachelor of Science in Biology. He was awarded his postgraduate Doctor of Optometry Degree at Indiana University School of Optometry. After receiving his Doctorate at IU, he also completed a residency at the Cincinnati...
Dr. Benjamin Paxton
Dr. Benjamin Paxton, originally from St. Albans, WV, completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Western Kentucky University and pursued optometry at Nova Southeastern University, earning both a Bachelor of Vision Science and a Doctor of Optometry degree. He completed externship rotations in private practice in Oakland Park, FL, and...
Dr. Caroline Spencer
Dr. Caroline (Seger) Spencer, a native of Louisville, KY, earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology Summa Cum Laude from Bellarmine University before completing her Doctorate of Optometry Summa Cum Laude at Southern College of Optometry. At Southern College, she received the Outstanding Clinician Award and is a Beta Sigma Kappa...