Kennedy Eyecare

Kennedy Eyecare Your vision is our focus! McAlester | Checotah | Atoka Dr. Craig Kennedy attended and is a 1987 graduate of Wilburton High School, Wilburton Oklahoma.
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After graduation he moved to Tahlequah to attend Northeastern State University (NSU). In 1995 he graduated with honors with a Doctoral Degree from NSU College of Optometry. He completed his internship at NSU and W.W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Upon graduation Dr. Kennedy moved to McAlester and joined The Warren Clinic where he has provided comprehensive eye care for over 17 years. Throughout his career at The Warren Clinic he has built lasting relationships with his patients by providing quality eye care and understanding his patients vision needs. In 2012 Dr. Kennedy decided it was time to open his own office and in November of 2012 he opened “KENNEDY EYECARE”. This move has allowed us to expand our business, provide a more comprehensive, pleasurable experience for his patients with all the latest technologically advanced equipment available anywhere. Our new location has allowed us to incorporate new technology to improve the care for our patients. The Optomap retinal camera allows us to examine the back of your eye without the use of annoying dilation drops. This also allows us to document any abnormalities and better monitor them for changes. The Cirrus OCT is a new, very high tech device that scans the retina, macula, and optic nerves of the back of the eye. This is used to detect glaucoma, macular degeneration, and many forms of retinal diseases. In most cases, this machine is detecting disease so early that we are able to prevent vision loss by early detection and treatment so that no visual loss or damage has to occur. These tests are very simple and take only a few seconds to scan the eye and produce the needed images, all while the patient simply looks at a flashing light for about 3 seconds. Another advancement is our new ability to test the pressures of the eye without having to use drops or air puff test.

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Our team had a great time at the Checotah Chamber of Commerce banquet! The Americana theme, amazing barbecue, and meanin...
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Our team had a great time at the Checotah Chamber of Commerce banquet! The Americana theme, amazing barbecue, and meaningful networking made for a perfect evening in a community we’re proud to be part of. We always look forward to this event. ❤️🤍💙

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🌸 Don’t Let Spring Allergies Be a Nuisance 🌸Seasonal allergies don’t just cause sneezing—they can seriously irritate you...
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🌸 Don’t Let Spring Allergies Be a Nuisance 🌸

Seasonal allergies don’t just cause sneezing—they can seriously irritate your eyes. If you’re dealing with itchy, red, watery, or gritty eyes, you’re not alone.

Here are a few eye-smart tips to get through allergy season:

✨ Don’t rub your eyes – it releases more histamines and makes symptoms worse
✨ Use allergy-specific eye drops (like Lastacaft) instead of generic redness drops
✨ Manage dry eye – allergies and dry eye often go hand-in-hand
✨ Talk to your eye doctor before trying new drops—some can actually increase dryness

If over-the-counter relief isn’t cutting it, we can help 👏
Our doctors offer custom dry eye treatments and carry in-office allergy & dry eye relief drops tailored to your symptoms.

📍 Visit us in McAlester, Atoka, or Checotah
📞 Call or stop by to schedule an eye allergy evaluation today!

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That five-star feeling 🤩⭐️

But really we are so thankful for our patients and the kind words you share. Every review supports our team and reminds us why we do what we do. Thank you for trusting us with your vision!

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We loved celebrating our Kennedy Gals with the sweetest Galentine’s treats from AliCakes 🍪💖Happy Valentine’s Day to you ...
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We loved celebrating our Kennedy Gals with the sweetest Galentine’s treats from AliCakes 🍪💖

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours!

❤️🩷Happy Valentine’s Day!

I am so grateful for all the orders I had this holiday! Love you all! 🩷❤️

Today we’re celebrating 4 years of leadership, dedication, and heart with our Office Manager, Renae 🤍 She oversees all t...
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Today we’re celebrating 4 years of leadership, dedication, and heart with our Office Manager, Renae 🤍
She oversees all three Kennedy Eyecare locations and leads our teams with prayer, compassion, and understanding.

Deeply involved in each community we serve, Renae’s impact reaches far beyond our office walls. We are incredibly thankful to have her leading our teams and are excited for all that’s ahead for Kennedy Eyecare.

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1400 E Wade Watts Avenue
McAlester, OK
74501

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 11:30am
1pm - 4:45pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:45pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:45pm
Thursday 8am - 4:45pm
Friday 8am - 12:45pm

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Dr. Craig Kennedy attended and is a 1987 graduate of Wilburton High School, Wilburton Oklahoma. After graduation he moved to Tahlequah to attend Northeastern State University (NSU). In 1995 he graduated with honors with a Doctoral Degree from NSU College of Optometry. He completed his internship at NSU and W.W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Upon graduation Dr. Kennedy moved to McAlester and joined The Warren Clinic where he has provided comprehensive eye care for over 17 years. Throughout his career at The Warren Clinic he has built lasting relationships with his patients by providing quality eye care and understanding his patients vision needs. In 2012 Dr. Kennedy decided it was time to open his own office and in November of 2012 he opened “KENNEDY EYECARE”. This move has allowed us to expand our business, provide a more comprehensive, pleasurable experience for his patients with all the latest technologically advanced equipment available anywhere. Dr. Courtney Bratton, OD is a 2007 graduate of Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry. While attending NSU College of Optometry she won the “Outstanding Research in Vision Development” award. Dr Bratton completed an externship with the Veterans Administration Hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma in 2007. She then began her optometric career as an adjunct faculty at NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry. Dr Bratton began her private practice in Ada, OK in 2009, where she has served her community for the past 8 years. In 2017, Dr. Bratton closed her office to allow more time for her family. She has found the perfect balance between her career and family at Kennedy Eyecare. Dr. Bratton’s professional affiliations include memberships in the American Optometric Association, Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians, College of Optometrist in Vision Development, AOA InfantSee program, AOA Contact Lens Section, AOA Sports Vision Section, and AOA Low Vision Section. Our new location has allowed us to incorporate new technology to improve the care for our patients. The Optomap retinal camera allows us to examine the back of your eye without the use of annoying dilation drops. This also allows us to document any abnormalities and better monitor them for changes. The Cirrus OCT is a new, very high tech device that scans the retina, macula, and optic nerves of the back of the eye. This is used to detect glaucoma, macular degeneration, and many forms of retinal diseases. In most cases, this machine is detecting disease so early that we are able to prevent vision loss by early detection and treatment so that no visual loss or damage has to occur. These tests are very simple and take only a few seconds to scan the eye and produce the needed images, all while the patient simply looks at a flashing light for about 3 seconds. Another advancement is our new ability to test the pressures of the eye without having to use drops or air puff test.