Tech Ridge Vision

Specialties

Dr. Lester R. Kitchen graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science. He obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Houston School of Optometry in 1964. He practiced under the late Dr. J. W. Kinard in Lubbock, TX, from 1964 to 1966, then at Lowry AFB in Colorado until 1968. He has been in private practice here in Austin, TX for over 35 years. He received his Texas State Therapeutic Optometry license in 1992. Dr. Kitchen is experienced in all aspects of eye and vision health, including hard to fit contact lenses (bifocals, keratoconus, and overnight corneal refractive therapy), as well as eye diseases and treatments. He is involved in co-​management for Lasik vision correction and cataract surgery patients for Texas’ leading eye surgeons. Dr. Kitchen sees patients ranging in ages from 3 to 103. Optometrist’s Hours: Mon-​Thu 8:30am — 5:30pm Fri 8:30am — 1:00pm Saturday & Sunday Closed Please call for scheduling information. Appointments are required. We are closed for lunch from 1:00 to 2:00 pm each day. The front office is open on Friday afternoons from 2:00 to 5:00 pm for adjustments, dispenses, and billing information.

History

Established in 2007.

Led by Austin optometrist Dr. Lester Kitchen, the eye doctors at Tech Ridge Vision offer eye exams, contact lenses, LASIK, glaucoma treatment, cataract surgery, corneal refractive therapy, etc.

Specialties:

Comprehensive Eye Health Exam

Contact Lenses

LASIK

Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT)/Orthokeratology

Eyewear

Children’s Eye Exams

Emergencies, Eye Infections, Injuries Treatment

Cataract Treatment

Glaucoma Treatment

Other Doctors:

Dr. Johnathan M. Carroll — Therapeutic Optometrist & Glaucoma Specialist

At Tech Ridge Vision we understand that by giving patients the best care possible, we have the opportunity to change lives and improve your quality of life. We want you to feel welcome and cared for like part of the family, when you come to our office.

Meet the Business Owner

Lester K.

Business Owner

Dr. Lester R. Kitchen graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science. He obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Houston. He practiced under the late Dr. J. W. Kinard in Lubbock, TX, then at Lowry AFB in Colorado. He has been an optometrist in Austin, TX for over 40 years.

Dr. Kitchen is experienced in all aspects of eye and vision health, including difficult contact lens fitting (bifocals, keratoconus, and CRT/​orthokeratology), treatment of eye disease, and co-​management for LASIK and cataract surgery with Texas’ leading eye surgeons.

Dr. Kitchen is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Texas Optometric Association, and Central Texas Optometric Society, and has participated in many charity events throughout the years.

He enjoys fishing, hunting on his lease west of Austin, and occasional golfing.