Our Team

Dr. Barnhart was born in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology and received his Doctorate of Optometry from Ohio State College of Optometry. His clinical rotations allowed him to gain experience in pediatrics, contact lenses, low vision, and geriatrics.

While in school, he was recognized with the Vision Therapy Award, Eschenbach Award for Excellence in Low Vision, and the Ohio State College of Optometry Graduate of the Year. Dr. Barnhart completed a hospital based ocular disease residency at the Chillicothe/Columbus Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Ohio.

He has used this experience to gain valuable knowledge in the diagnosis and management in low vision, glaucoma, retinal and systemic diseases. When not at work, Dr. Barnhart enjoys spending time with his children, Leah, Claire and Asher, and wife, Deborah. He especially looks forward to their jogs together.

If you’ve been to Eudora Eye Care more than once, there’s a good chance I remember you—and probably your spouse, your kids, what glasses you bought last time, and at least one other detail you mentioned in passing. My coworkers like to say that people’s information lives rent-free in my head, and honestly, they’re not wrong.

Fun fact, I was Dr. Barnhart’s very first employee when Eudora Eye Care began in 2011. After some time away (raising 3 children), I was excited to return in 2023. Currently I help patients find the right glasses, answer billing and insurance questions, manage appointments, handle ordering and vendors, and help keep the day-to-day operations of the office running smoothly.

I’m naturally outgoing, warm, and organized, and I genuinely love working with people. I especially love the relationships we build with our patients and each other. To me, good eye care is about more than getting someone through an appointment—it’s about knowing our patients, listening to them, and making them feel welcome. I’m always thinking about how we can do things better.  My brain doesn’t really have an “off” switch.  I also like keeping Dr. Barnhart on his toes.

But the best part of Eudora Eye Care is that we really are a team that laughs a lot. Everyone jumps in, helps wherever they’re needed, and looks out for one another. I’m proud to be part of that—and I’m grateful that my job gives me the opportunity to help people every day.

When I’m not at the office, I’m usually enjoying time with my husband and our three children. My husband is my best friend and, thankfully, is very good at going along with my occasionally crazy ideas. I love sunshine, water, traveling, birds, getting lost in a good book, beautiful things, flowers and gardening (the flower part is definitely my favorite—I could do without the bugs and dirt!)

Pam has been part of the Eudora Eye Care team since 2013. While Fridays may be a little quieter in the office, Pam makes sure things keep moving behind the scenes. She answers our phones, helps with appointment reminders, and is always happy to help patients when they stop by to pick up their orders.

Pam is one of those people who genuinely wants to help wherever she can. She brings a sweet, caring personality to our team and is always willing to lend a hand. Her years with Eudora Eye Care have made her a familiar and friendly voice for many of our patients.

Outside of the office, Pam enjoys spending time with her family, including her children and grandchildren. She is a proud and busy mom and grandma. 

We’re grateful to have Pam as part of our Eudora Eye Care team—and especially grateful that she keeps an eye on things for us every Friday!