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.

Blog Update:  Macular Degeneration--A Common Vision Condition
02/04/2026

Blog Update: Macular Degeneration--A Common Vision Condition

Age-related macular degeneration, often called ARMD or AMD, is the leading cause of vision loss among Americans 65 and older.AMD causes damage to the macula, which is the central portion of the retina responsible for sharp central vision. AMD...

January is National Optician Month, and we couldn’t let it pass without celebrating the incredible opticians who care fo...
01/30/2026

January is National Optician Month, and we couldn’t let it pass without celebrating the incredible opticians who care for our patients every single day. 👓✨

From helping you find the perfect frames to making sure your lenses are just right, our opticians combine skill, patience, and heart in everything they do. We are so proud of our girls and grateful for the expertise, compassion, and smiles they bring to our clinics.

Help us show them some love in the comments! 🖤

NOW HIRING | Receptionist📍 McAlester LocationWe’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented receptionist with strong mu...
01/28/2026

NOW HIRING | Receptionist
📍 McAlester Location

We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented receptionist with strong multitasking and communication skills to join our team!

📧 Send resumes to: Renae.kennedyeye@yahoo.com

Blog Update:  What Does 20/20 Even Mean?
01/28/2026

Blog Update: What Does 20/20 Even Mean?

One of the most commonly asked questions in an eye exam comes right after the refraction, or glasses prescription check: “What is my vision?”Almost invariably, people know the term “20/20”. In fact, it’s a measure of pride for many people. “My...

Snow and ice may have delayed your visit, but your eye health is still a priority 💙If weather caused you to miss your ap...
01/27/2026

Snow and ice may have delayed your visit, but your eye health is still a priority 💙
If weather caused you to miss your appointment, we’d love to get you back on the schedule!

✔️ Openings available at all Kennedy Eyecare locations
📞 Call your nearest office and our team will help find a time that works best for you:

McAlester: 918-429-1400
Checotah: 918-473-2308
Atoka: 580-292-0144

We look forward to seeing you soon 👀✨

🎉 Voting is officially CLOSED — and WOW! What a close race! 🎉In 1st place, we have Sadie the pup jumping for joy 🐾💙 with...
01/27/2026

🎉 Voting is officially CLOSED — and WOW! What a close race! 🎉

In 1st place, we have Sadie the pup jumping for joy 🐾💙 with 157 votes
In 2nd place, our cool little monster truck man 🚚😎 with 144 votes

We are so thrilled with all the participation and truly can’t believe how close the votes were! Because of that, we’re making sure both 1st and 2nd place winners are taken care of 🎁✨

We’ll be contacting our winners soon.
Thank you to everyone who participated, and be sure to keep an EYE out for our next competition 👀😉

⏰ 20 minutes left, folks — and it’s CLOSE!Get those final votes in on the original post featuring our five finalists bef...
01/27/2026

⏰ 20 minutes left, folks — and it’s CLOSE!
Get those final votes in on the original post featuring our five finalists before time runs out! 👀👏

❄️ Weather Update – Tuesday ❄️We’re happy to share that our McAlester location will be up and running tomorrow with norm...
01/27/2026

❄️ Weather Update – Tuesday ❄️

We’re happy to share that our McAlester location will be up and running tomorrow with normal business hours from 8:00am–7:00pm!

Our team has taken steps to clear sidewalks and parking areas; however, as is typical with winter weather, parking lots and sidewalks may still be slippery. We kindly ask everyone to use extra caution when traveling and entering our clinics.

Your safety is our priority. If you do not feel comfortable coming in for your appointment, our team is readily available to help reschedule for a day and time that works better for you. 💙

📍 Location Hours:
• McAlester: Open 8:00am–7:00pm
• Checotah: Open altered hours, 10:00am–5:00pm
• Atoka: Closed for the day

📞 Please don’t hesitate to call us with questions or to reschedule:
• McAlester: 918-429-1400
• Checotah: 918-473-2308
• Atoka: 580-292-0144

Thank you for your patience and understanding — stay warm and stay safe! ❄️

🚨VOTING CLOSED🚨❄️ Snow Day Contest Update! ❄️We are absolutely loving all of the amazing photos and videos you shared wi...
01/26/2026

🚨VOTING CLOSED🚨

❄️ Snow Day Contest Update! ❄️

We are absolutely loving all of the amazing photos and videos you shared with us! Seeing everyone’s pets, kiddos, and biggest smiles enjoying the winter wonderland truly brought us so much joy. It looks like it was a beautiful snow-filled weekend for all ❄️🤍

You guys captured some great pictures and we just couldn’t narrow it down to three, so we’ve selected our TOP 5 photo entries and are opening it up to a community vote!

👉 Like your favorite snow day fun photo on this contest post
📣 Share with friends and family to help pick a winner
⏰ Voting ends at 8:00 PM tomorrow evening

🏆 The photo with the most likes on this post will win a FREE pair of sunnies 😎☀️

Thank you for sharing your joy with us — now let’s vote!

Weather Closure Notice ❄️Out of an abundance of caution, all Kennedy Eyecare locations will be closed tomorrow so our te...
01/26/2026

Weather Closure Notice ❄️

Out of an abundance of caution, all Kennedy Eyecare locations will be closed tomorrow so our teams and patients can stay home, safe, and warm.

Our staff will be reaching out to reschedule all appointments affected by the closure.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to resuming normal business hours at all locations on Tuesday.

Stay warm and safe 🤍

Don’t hesitate to reach us by phone at 918.429.1400

❄️ Snow Day Fun at Kennedy Eyecare! ❄️We hope everyone is staying warm and enjoying the winter wonderland outside today!...
01/25/2026

❄️ Snow Day Fun at Kennedy Eyecare! ❄️
We hope everyone is staying warm and enjoying the winter wonderland outside today! Since the snow showed up to steal the spotlight, we thought we’d make it a little more fun…

📸 Snow Day Contest!
Show us how you’re enjoying this snowy day! Drop a photo in the comments below of your snow day fun — snowmen, sledding, cozy vibes, pups in the snow… we want to see it all!

🕗 Post by 8:00 PM TONIGHT
At 8 PM, we’ll pick our top 3 favorites and post them for a community vote.

😎 The winner scores a brand-new pair of sunnies!
Because let’s be honest… the sun will come back out, and you’ll want to be ready for it 😉

Let the snowy fun begin! ⛄️✨

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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.