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Meet Dr. Adams

Mattie Adams, O.D. is a consultative optometrist at Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers, serving patients in the Louisville area. Dr. Adams specializes in the treatment of retinal disease, glaucoma, uveitis, corneal pathology, dry eye, and the complexities of pre-and post-operative cataract, retinal, corneal, and glaucoma surgeries.

Dr. Adams , a Tennessee native, joined Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers in 2022 as a consultative optometrist after completing her post-doctoral training as an Ocular Disease Resident Optometrist here at BBEC.  She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Summa Cum Laude, from Tennessee Tech University before graduating at the top of her class from Indiana University School of Optometry.

Dr. Adams was recognized by Women in Optometry as a 2021 Top Optometry Graduate. She has also been the recipient of numerous accolades on the state and national level for academic and clinical excellence, such as the American Academy of Optometry J. Pat Cummings Award, EF Wildermuth Foundation Harriet Slaughter Fellowship, and the Indiana Optometric Association Jack Bennett Humanitarian Award.

Dr. Adams is a member of Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society, Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society, the American Optometric Association, the American Academy of Optometry, and the Kentucky Optometric Association. During her free time, she enjoys gardening and hiking with her husband and their three dogs, Norman, Oslo & Otis.

Education

  • B.S. Biology, summa cum laude | Tennessee Tech University
  • Doctor of Optometry | Indiana University of Optometry
  • Ocular Disease Optometry Residency | Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers

Honors and Awards

  • EF Wildermuth Foundation Harriet Slaughter Fellowship
  • Jack Bennett Humanitarian Award | Indiana Optometric Association
  • J. Pat Cummings Award | American Academy of Optometry
  • Top Optometry Graduate | Women in Optometry | 2021

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Member | American Academy of Optometry
  • Member | American Optometric Association
  • Member | Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society
  • Member | Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society
  • Member | Kentucky Optometric Association

Insurances Accepted

Most insurances accepted. Please contact Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers for more information regarding insurance coverage.