Kristin Rhoads, O.D.

Dr. Rhoads has been in practice at the Eye Care Center of Newton since 1997.

Dr. Kristin Rhoads received her Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University and her Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry where she graduated with highest honors. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Iowa Optometric Association. She received Iowa’s Young Optometrist of the Year award in 2001.

She enjoys caring for patients of all ages and believes in a whole-patient approach to eye care, focusing not only on clear vision but overall wellness for the prevention, early detection and management of ocular and systemic disease. In addition, she has clinical interests in dry eye and specialty contact lenses.

Dr. Rhoads is a native of Newton and is married to Kevin, also a Newton native. They have three daughters Kaylie (Dakota), Hannah (Jake), and Rachel (Cael) as well as 2 grandkids. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her family and staying physically active. She is involved in her church community and proudly cheers on the Newton Cardinals.