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 Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bassett was actively involved in Students in Optometric Service to Humanity, providing care in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Honduras.
Her practice focuses on diagnosing and managing ocular diseases and performing comprehensive eye exams. Dr. Bassett's commitment to community service extends to volunteering with American Heritage Girls and The Cross Ministry Group.
In her own time, Dr. Bassett enjoys beach vacations, home improvement projects, gardening, and Bluegrass music. She lives in Louisville with her husband, Rich, and their two young daughters.