Born and raised in Akron, OH

Undergraduate: B.S. Physiological Optics, 1985, The Ohio State University

Professional School: Doctor of Optometry, 1987, The Ohio State University

Residency: Wade Park VA, Cleveland OH, 1988

Faculty: Instructor, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1988 - 1991

Post-professional: MPH, 1991, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Private Practice: 1991 - present, Savannah, GA

Georgia Eye Institute: 1994 - present

Member of American Optometric Association since 1987

Member of Georgia Optometric Association since 1991

Born and raised in Savannah, GA

Undergraduate: B.S. STaC, 2014, Georgia Institute of Technology

Professional School: Doctor of Optometry, 2022, UAB School of Optometry

Professional School Accolades:

Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society Silver Medal (Valedictorian of UABSO Class of 2022)

UAB Dean's Scholarship 2020 Recipient 

UABSO Dean’s List with High Honors; all semesters 2018-2022

Women in Optometry Top Graduate 2022 (UABSO)

VisionAmerica Outstanding CEVS Student Award for Academic Excellence

Member of Georgia Optometric Association since 2022

Born in Plano, Texas

Undergraduate: University of Georgia

Professional School: Doctor of Optometry, University of Houston College of Optometry

She practiced for several years in Houston before relocating to Savannah with her husband, John.    She has a passion for personalized eye care, and she especially enjoys working with children.  When Dr. Freeman isn’t in the office, you can find her baking, watching college football, or visiting the Forsyth Farmers’ Market with her daughter Hattie and son Tate.

After more than 30 years of dedicated service, Dr. Kelli retired in December 2025. Throughout her career at Island Eye Care, she provided outstanding patient care with a particular passion for pediatrics and amblyopia. We thank her for her years of excellent work and wish her well in retirement.

Born and raised in Bluffton, Indiana

Undergraduate: B.S. Chemistry, 1984, Indiana University

Professional School: Doctor of Optometry, 1988, Indiana University

Residency: Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham 1988

Private Practice: 1988 - present, Savannah, Georgia

Member of American Optometric Association since 1988

Member of Georgia Optometric Association since 1991