Comprehensive Eye Exams in Mansfield, MA

Dr. Lickteig is the owner and chief optometrist of Lickteig Family Eyecare. He started the practice at the Dedham location in 2010. He grew the single location practice for several years and developed a very diverse patient following in Dedham and also developed a very loyal staff in that time. In 2015, Dr. Lickteig acquired the Natick location and worked to improve it’s systems to mimic his Dedham office. In 2017, Dr. Lickteig expanded his operations with the Medford location followed by the Mansfield location in 2024.

Dr. Lickteig still primarily sees patients in the Dedham office; however, he can be frequently seen at both the Natick and Mansfield offices as well. Dr. Lickteig strives to build his staff and team of optometrist to deliver the highest level of patient care. It is Dr. Lickteig’s mission that he and his team of associate optometrists take the time with each individual patient to properly educate them of their vision and the overall health of their eyes.

Dr. Lickteig graduated from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Biology and was a four-year letter winner on the Buena Vista baseball team. After graduating from college, Dr. Lickteig moved to Chicago where he worked his way to becoming an optometrist at the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Lickteig’s clinical rotations included low vision rehabilitation at the West Haven VA Hospital in West Haven, Connecticut, vision therapy at the Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center in Englewood, Colorado and the Westside Family Vision Center in San Jose, California where he co-managed LASIK and cataract patients.

Dr. Lickteig is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists, the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Metrowest Chamber of Commerce. When Dr. Lickteig is not seeing patients he enjoys traveling, skiing, spending time with family and cheering for the Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes. He resides in Medfield with his wife, Kelly, and their daughters: Annie, Natalie, and Molly.

Dr. Erin Lord grew up in the Boston area. She graduated summa cum laude from The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. After graduating college, she worked as a research assistant for an interventional cardiologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for several years before deciding to pursue a career in optometry.

She obtained her Doctorate of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA, where she was in the Beta Kappa Sigma International Optometric Honor Society. Her clinical rotations included: Eye Care for Kids in Canton, MA, Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA, VA Boston Healthcare System in Brockton, MA, and Fenway Health in Boston, MA.

She then completed a residency in ocular disease/primary eye care at the VA Boston Healthcare System in Brockton, MA. During her residency, she obtained extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and co-managing ocular disease while serving our veteran population.

Currently, Dr. Lord enjoys all aspects of optometric care, including comprehensive family eye care, ocular disease management, contact lens fittings, and surgical co-management. She takes great pride in providing high quality eye care to all her patients. Dr. Lord resides in Weymouth, MA. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Dr. Melissa Tom-Kun is a full-time associate optometrist primarily in the Downtown Natick location. She is certified in both the United States and Canada. She has a special interest in family and pediatric optometry.

She obtained her Honors Bachelors of Science from McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. She moved to Boston to complete her Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry, where she worked in several community health centers, hospitals, and VA outpatient care around the Boston area. Combining her education with her desire to learn about new cultures, Dr. Tom-Kun also provided eye care in rural areas of Belize and Alaska.

Dr. Tom-Kun received extensive pediatric optometric training at South End Community Health Center and at Boston Medical Center. She is also well-versed in soft contact lens fittings and ocular disease management. Her main goal is to provide personalized, high quality eye care that improves the everyday life of patients of all ages.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Tom-Kun is likely to be found sketching city views, planning her next travel adventure, or eating at a new restaurant in Boston.

Dr. Abigail Colbert is originally from Plymouth, Massachusetts. She graduated in 2014 from Stonehill College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. After graduation she began working for the nonprofit organization Boston Foundation for Sight, where she quickly realized Optometry was a field she wanted to dedicate her life to. She then went on to pursue her doctorate at the New England College of Optometry and graduated in 2019 with honors.

Dr. Colbert has completed internships with Boston Medical Center, the VA Boston healthcare system, the Carroll Center for the Blind, and several community healthcare centers in the Boston area. During her time at NECO she completed intensive training in Low Vision, ocular disease, contact lenses and pediatrics. In 2019 she received the Optelec Excellence in Low Vision Award.

In her spare time Dr. Colbert enjoys traveling, boating and of course spending time with her Golden Retriever puppy.

Dr. Ava Walsh grew up in Easton, Massachusetts. She graduated in 2020 from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston with a Bachelor of Science in Premedical and Health Studies. She moved to Worcester, Massachusetts to complete her Doctorate of Optometry from MCPHS School of Optometry. She completed internships at the Providence VA, Providence CHC, and a local private practice. She graduated magna cum laude in 2024 and won The William Feinbloom Low Vision Award.  

Dr. Walsh then completed an optometric residency at Providence Community Health Center with an emphasis on primary care, community health, and ocular disease. During residency, she received extensive training in pediatric eye exams, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease.  

When not seeing patients, Dr. Walsh enjoys going to the beach, reading, yoga, and spending time with family. 

Dr. Alyssa Chow grew up in Wellesley, MA and attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Public Health.  
 

She earned her Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry. There, she completed clinical rotations at Boston Medical Center, Silicon Valley Eye Physicians, Dimock Community Health Center, and VA Bedford. At these internships she received extensive training in primary eye care, ocular disease, soft and specialty contact lenses, dry eye management, and myopia control. She strives to provide a comfortable exam experience for all patients while providing quality and personalized care. 

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog and family, exploring new restaurants, reading books, and attending live music concerts. 

Dr. Janine Vecchiarello is an optometrist with more than ten years of clinical experience. Originally from New York, she completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University before earning her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry. During her training, she completed clinical rotations at several Boston-area health centers and VA facilities, followed by a residency in ocular disease and primary care at the Veterans Affairs Hudson Valley Healthcare System in Montrose, NY.

Dr. Vecchiarello later practiced alongside ophthalmologists and fellow optometrists, gaining extensive experience in medical eye care and post-operative management. She is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care and helping patients achieve their best vision while supporting their long-term eye health.

Outside of the office, Dr. Vecchiarello enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Conway graduated from the New England College of Optometry in 1983 and went on to serve four years as a Captain in the U.S. Army, with assignments in Nuremberg, Germany, and Fort Lee, Virginia. Following his military service, he joined the Contact Lens Service at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and continued to work in a variety of advanced medical settings, including early involvement in the introduction of laser vision correction.

Today, Dr. Conway’s clinical interests include dry eye management, contact lenses for athletes, and myopia treatment for children.

A devoted fan of all the local sports teams, he enjoys life at home with his wife and their two adult children.

Dr. James Doyle was born and raised in Boston. After graduating from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, he worked for several technology companies across Massachusetts, California, New York, and Maryland.

He later returned to pursue his passion for eye care, earning his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry (NECO). During his clinical training, Dr. Doyle completed rotations at Dimock Community Health Center, a VA clinic near Worcester, the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, and NECO’s Specialty Clinic.

Following graduation, Dr. Doyle completed a one-year residency in Cornea and Contact Lens at Corneal Consultants, the Boston Foundation for Sight under Dr. Perry Rosenthal, and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. He went on to work in several optometry practices throughout the Greater Boston area.

In 2003, Dr. Doyle opened and operated a solo bilingual (English and Spanish) optometry practice in Methuen, MA. He is excited to bring his experience and enthusiasm for patient care to Lickteig Family Eyecare. Dr. Doyle values building strong connections with his patients and appreciates the “art” of optometry.

Outside of the office, Dr. Doyle enjoys spending time with his wife and their two adult sons. When he has the chance, you’ll also find him on the ice working to refine his skating skills.