Highly Qualified Doctors
Eye care professionals specialize in understanding how the human eye really works, as well as diseases and conditions that affect your vision—many of which do not always have obvious symptoms. Eye doctors know how age and risk factors affect vision over time for young and old, and they understand the benefits and features of corrective lenses, both as eyeglass lenses and contact lenses.
Our optometrists take the time to explain the results of your eye exam, describe your options and listen to your eye care needs. Because maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership, we encourage you to ask questions and share your health information, which could be vital to monitoring, diagnosing and treating potential vision problems.
Robert L. Flood, OD
Dr. Robert L. Flood is a therapeutically certified eye doctor providing vision examination, corrective spectacle and contact lenses, therapeutic eye care and medical management and referral services for various ocular conditions and surgical care.
He was born in Chicago Illinois and grew up in South Haven Michigan. He later attended Western Michigan University and graduated with a Bachelor in Science. He then attended the prestigious school of Illinois College of Optometry. He graduated in 1978 with honors. He holds a license to practice in Virginia and Michigan. He is a member of the Michigan Optometry Association and the American Optometry Association.
Joshua S. Byers, OD
Dr. Joshua Byers joined Flood’s Vision Center as a licensed Optometrist in 2016. Born and raised in Michigan, Dr. Byers graduated from Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Ferris University, and the Michigan College of Optometry. After completing internship rotations at the Dorn VA hospital and Eglin Air Force Base, he and his family have been enjoying the beauty of Southwest Michigan.
Jason T. Spaude, OD
Dr. Jason Spaude joins Flood’s Vision Center after graduating from the Michigan College of Optometry where he was trained in fitting contacts and glasses as well as the treatment and management of ocular disease, including diabetes, macular degeneration and glaucoma. Dr. Spaude was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Kentucky where he earned his bachelors in Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology. He also competed on their NCAA Rifle team. Here he learned the importance of seeing your target clearly and hopes to help others do the same every day. In his free time Dr. Spaude enjoys running, shooting, and enjoying the activities southwest Michigan has to offer.
Qualified and Caring Staff
At Flood's Vision Center, we are dedicated to serving you, our patients! Our knowledgeable staff puts their many years of experience together to serve you. If you have any questions, please ask us. We are happy to help you!
Krista Byers
Krista joined Dr. Flood's Vision Center with her husband Dr. Byers and began supporting the office as an administrator in 2017. Previously she earned her Bachelor's degree in Education from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN in 2012. After teaching all kinds of school- private, public, online and international, she is excited to be a part of Flood’s Vision Center’s team, but will always have a place in her heart for kids. Lucky for Krista, she gets to meet wonderful people and families everyday at the office!
Bonita
Bonita is an optician with 20 years of experience. She has served the Twin City area since 1997 helping her patients look and feel good about their optical choices. Bonita loves helping everyone look fashionable in their eyeglasses and listens to her patients. As a wife and mother of three, she especially loves helping children find glasses that they will feel comfortable in and enjoy wearing. Besides serving as an optician, Bonita also specializes in eye care insurances, so if you have any questions that need answering about your coverage, or need help figuring out what insurance you have, please don't hesitate to call or stop by our office, and she will be happy to help!
Elaine
Elaine joined Dr. Flood's Vision Center in 2016 as an ABO certified optician. Having left Saint Joseph to start a family in Wisconsin, she has now returned with over 25 years of experience in the field. In 1999 Elaine achieved her American Board of Opticianry certification, a nationally recognized credential to dispense and craft eyewear. She has spent most of her working years as a certified optician, specializing in selling, dispensing, and adjusting eyewear. Her passion is helping people see and helping people love the look and feel of their eyewear. “I love my patients and making them smile. It's like they become part of my family when they choose us as their eye care provider.” Elaine also manufactures most of the eyewear on site. If you're lucky enough to catch her at just the right time, she just might make your glasses the same day!
Teresa
With over 30 years of experience as an optician my main goal everyday is to make our patients' experience at our office the best they have ever had. I am very knowledgeable in all aspects of your eyewear lenses, and in choosing the best frame for your prescription, and of course the frame that makes you look GREAT! I have taught patients how to put contacts in for the first time and how to care for them. My duties have also included assisting the doctors in the exam room and explaining insurance benefits. I am used to multitasking being the mother of three. I have a daughter who is married, a son who lives in Colorado, and a Senior at Lakeshore.
Kathleen
Kathleen was born and raised in beautiful southwest Michigan. She received her Associates of Liberal Arts in 1991 from Lake Michigan College and one year of a child development associates degree from Tri-County Head Start. She has 25+ years experience in customer service and loves working with the public.
Kathleen enjoys supporting local nature centers and animal shelters. She is the proud mother of triplet daughters and also the author of two children's chapter books whose main characters are triplet girls.
Chelsea
Chelsea is our Head Technician. She received her Associates degree in Psychology and C.N.A from Southwestern Michigan College in 2010. Chelsea enjoys spending time with her two children, playing tennis, and traveling.
Kit
Meet our newest optician! Kit has 3+ years experience in optical and is ABO certified. She has 12+ years experience in customer service and received her bachelors degree in Business Administration from Southern Oregon University in 2022. In her free time she loves being outdoors, playing with her animals, kayaking, and crafting.
Jenn
Jenn brings over 14 years of medical office experience to our team. With experience in both front office and business office management, she is a well rounded team player. You’ll see her smiling face in several roles as she helps at the front desk and assists the doctors as an ophthalmic technician. She enjoys concerts, traveling, camping, reading, and attending her children’s sporting events.
