Our Practice in Boonville

Dr. David Vinci was born and raised in the Rome area. He received a Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude from St. John Fisher and a Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.

He completed his optometric externships at W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC, Advanced Eye Care with Dr. Sarit Catchatoorian in Charlotte, NC, and Wrigley Eye Associates in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Vinci obtained honors upon completion of all externships. He also completed an internship at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, PA, focusing on pediatrics, low vision, ocular emergencies, and glaucoma services, as well as providing primary care.

Dr. Vinci prides himself on giving his absolute best to his patients. You may see Dr. Vinci in 2 of our current locations—he divides his time between the Boonville and Rome offices. His genuine concern and friendliness towards his patients make him a true asset to our team.

Dr. Vinci is a lifelong resident of Rome and where he continues to reside with his family.

Dr. Lauren Pierson is originally from Western Canada, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science with distinction from the University of Alberta.

She completed her Doctorate of Optometry with Beta Sigma Kappa honors from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA.

She completed her externship training at the South Boston Community Health Center, and she performed primary care optometric services at the Bascom Palmer Institute in Miami, Florida, where she focused on ocular disease, pediatrics, and vision therapy.

She recently moved to the area and is excited about seeing patients in our Rome, Boonville, and Camden offices. She prides herself on giving thorough, compassionate care and always listening to her patient’s needs.

Dr. Nichole Pollard grew up in New Hartford, NY. She attended SUNY College at Geneseo as a part of an accelerated program coordinated with SUNY College of Optometry in New York City. She graduated Geneseo cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Biology and a minor in psychology.

She then attended SUNY College of Optometry, where she was a part of the Beta Sigma Kappa honor society and graduated with a Doctor of Optometry at the top of her class.

Dr. Pollard participated in externships at Eyecare of CNY in Syracuse, SUNY Optometry Pediatrics, and at the Syracuse VA. During her externships, she fit and evaluated many patients for specialty contact lenses and treated mild to advanced ocular disease, including post-operative cases. She also evaluated patients from 2 months old to 18 years old in both hospitals and private practice settings, many of whom faced cognitive challenges related to Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder.

At the Syracuse VA, Dr. Pollard loved giving back to the veterans as much as possible. She often saw and treated patients with potentially blinding diseases, including advanced diabetes, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. She completed her internship at SUNY College of Optometry, where she rotated through clinics heavy in ocular disease and contact lenses.

Dr. Pollard is passionate about specialty contact lenses and serving the pediatric population but loves caring for patients of all ages. She currently lives in Westmoreland, NY, and is excited to give back to the community where she grew up.

Scott has been in the optical profession for over 20 years and is a licensed optician.

Scott joined our eye care team in January of 2020. Scott, his wife Christine, son Austin, and their 4 legged baby Chloe reside in Frankfort, NY. During his downtime, Scott enjoys going on sightseeing trips with his wife and just spending time together.

Linda, the front desk administrator at Adirondack Eye Care Center, has been with the office since 2010 and joined our office with prior optometric experience.

She is typically one of the first people you will meet and is happy to assist you with appointments, billing, insurance, and maximizing your insurance benefits.

Linda’s quick smile and friendly personality can help brighten your day and make your experience in our office a pleasant one.

Linda resides in Forestport with her husband, Paul. She enjoys the outdoors, hiking, and spending time on the lake. She is thrilled when her 3 grown children come home to visit.

Missy, our front desk administrator, is often one of the first people you see as you enter our practice, and she will greet you with a warm smile. Her tasks include answering the phone, scheduling appointments, and helping you find answers for all your insurance and billing needs. She joined our practice in August 2022 after being in the medical field for 22 years.

Missy is excited to work with our amazing doctors and staff in the eye care profession. Missy resides in Boonville with her husband, Brad, and daughter, Kaedryn, and has 2 other children, Jaedyn and Brennan. She enjoys spending time with her family and watching her kids play sports.

Kendra is one of the technicians who prepares patients to see their doctor. Kendra joined our practice in 2021 and has been a great addition to the team.

Kendra resides in Boonville with her son, Owen. Her son is her world, and she loves spending time with him.

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Melissa is the newest member of our team, and she will greet you with a smile as you enter our office.

Melissa is a longtime resident—she lives in Port Leyden with her husband, Kevin, and their children. Melissa enjoys spending time with her family and friends and crafting.