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Dr. Albert DeMers Obituary
Dr Albert DeMers was the founder of DeMers Sparks Optical which later became DeMers Family Vision Group, Inc. Dr Albert was passionate about Optometry and loved each of his patients. He passed away unexpectedly in October of 2008.
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Optometrist
Dr. Leslie DeMers enjoys seeing patients of all ages but specializes in pediatric eye care. In addition she fits a wide variety of contact lenses from disposable lenses for regular corneas to specialty contact lenses for those with corneal irregularities including keratoconus and post surgical complications. Dr. Leslie provides high level care for patients with chronic dry eye syndrome. She also enjoys assisting low vision patients. She earned an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of North Dakota achieving Summa Cum Laude status. Next she was accepted into the Southern California College of Optometry where she graduated with honors and was also a member of the Optometric Honor Society.
Dr. Lara A. McKnight
Optometrist
Dr. Lara McKnight enjoys providing routine exams for patients of all ages, but specializes in the care of glaucoma, dry eyes, and other eye diseases. She is board certified in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma in Nevada. Dr. McKnight received her Bachelor’s Degree from Willamette University in Oregon, and her optometry doctorate from Pacific University in Oregon. Dr. McKnight performed a specialty residency in ocular disease at the Cincinnati Eye Institute in Ohio, and has practiced in a medical/surgical setting for much of her career. She has also worked in academics as an Assistant Professor of Optometry, teaching ocular disease to future optometrists. Dr. McKnight is a native of Elko, Nevada, and her family has ranched the northeastern region of the state for four generations.
Optometrist
Dr. Scott DeMers provides care for patients of all ages but specializes in Glaucoma and geriatric care. He is one of the few optometrists in the area certified in diagnosing and treating glaucoma. Dr. Scott also evaluates diabetic patients for retinopathy, providing clear communication with the diabetic patient's primary care physician for best diabetic management. He is the grandson of Dr. Albert DeMers, the practice's founder. Dr. Scott was born in Reno and raised in Arizona. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Physiology from the University of Arizona. He graduated from the Southern California College of Optometry where he graduated with honors and was a member of the Optometric Honor Society. Outside of the office he is an avid golfer. Feel free to discuss your golf-related vision problems with Dr Scott.