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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From creative costumes to loads of laughter, our team had a very fun time this year! 🧡

🕸 So before we trade pumpkins for poinsettias, here’s one last look at our frightfully festive team!

We’ve taken the pledge! ❤️
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We’ve taken the pledge! ❤️

This season, we’re keeping it local. Take the pledge with us!

✅ Shop. Dine. Support. Repeat.

Drop a ❤️ if you’re in!

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🚨REMINDER🚨Our McAlester office will be closed next week for renovations! We have appointments available this week and ca...
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🚨REMINDER🚨

Our McAlester office will be closed next week for renovations! We have appointments available this week and can see you at any of our three locations.

We will be open in our Checotah and Atoka locations next week and available for regular appointments as well as any emergency care or questions.

Give us a call today at 918.429.1400

Just a heads up from Kennedy Eyecare McAlester! 🛠️

We wanted to give you plenty of notice that our McAlester office will be closed for upcoming renovations from November 3rd to 7th.

Our team is here to help you take care of any eye care needs before we lock the doors for a bit—whether it’s picking up glasses, scheduling appointments, stocking up on vitamins and drops, or taking care of any other needs.

Thanks for your understanding and support! We can’t wait to welcome you back to an improved Kennedy Eyecare soon. 👓💙

10/27/2025

As we get closer to the holidays, we just wanted to remind you that if you haven't been in to see us yet, be sure to give us a call to schedule your annual eye exam so that you can utilize your benefits before they expire at the end of the year! ⌛👁👓

Some insurance benefits, HSA/FSA dollars, and other types of benefits expire at the end of the year and usually don't carry over, which means you could miss out on your yearly exams and eyewear that are only covered until December 31st!

So don't wait! Give your local KE clinic a call to get scheduled! We're happy to take care of the whole family's eye care needs. 💙

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10/22/2025

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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.