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 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 including eyeglasses and contacts.
Our optometrists in Waukesha, Oconomowoc & Watertown 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.
Meet Dr. Bjork, Dr. Herron, Dr. Elyse Bruns, OD, FAAO, Dr. Brahm, & Dr. Young:
McKenna Young is a Minnesota native who recently relocated to the Milwaukee area. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota. McKenna went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry degree from The Ohio State University College of Optometry.
She is passionate about providing eye care tailored to her patients’ unique needs and lifestyles in order to help them live their best lives, and has a particular interest in the treatment and management of dry eye.
McKenna enjoys relaxing with her family and friends or heading north to her family’s cabin. She spends a bulk of her free time caring for her many cacti and succulents. McKenna also enjoys nature photography, biking, and needle felting.
Dr. Elyse Bruns is originally from northern WI and received her Doctor of Optometry from the Michigan College of Optometry and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. She graduated from optometry school with high distinction and was selected to be a member of Beta Kappa Sigma - International Optometric Honor Society. She has a bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin Madison. She practiced in Ann Arbor and Flint, MI before moving “back home” in 2019.
In Michigan, Dr. Bruns received extensive training in ocular disease management, completing clinical rotations at multidisciplinary clinics that emphasized retina, glaucoma, and pediatric care. She also completed a rotation at the Saginaw VA Hospital. Her special interests are in the treatment and management of ocular disease, myopia control, and specialty contact lenses. She also enjoys teaching and spends some of her professional time lecturing to various medical and optometric groups.
Dr. Bruns is a member of the Wisconsin Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, National Glaucoma Society, and the American Diabetes Association. Dr. Bruns enjoys spending time outdoors, skiing, volleyball, and tries to play golf. She also loves spending time with her family: husband (Nick), son (Emmett), and yellow labrador (Oakley).
“I am a primary care optometrist and enjoy getting to know my patients. My clinical focus is on early detection, up-to-date treatment and management, and taking the time to educate my patients in a way that is easily understable.”
Dr. Macie Brahm grew up in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, and completed her undergraduate studies at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She earned her optometry degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Dr. Brahm holds a Bachelor of Science, a minor in German language, and multiple state records in powerlifting.
Passionate about health literacy, she ensures every patient leaves their exam with a clear understanding of how the eye relates to overall health, delivering knowledge in a straightforward and engaging manner. Her favorite specialties in eye care are contact lenses and myopia management.
Outside of work, she enjoys competitive powerlifting, strategy board games, and sharing knowledge through tutoring. Dr. Brahm is also excited about her upcoming wedding in May 2024 and enjoys spending time with her energetic Alaskan Klee Kai.
Dr. Bjork received his Optometric Degree from the Indiana University School of Optometry in May of 2001. The training provided a very broad understanding of Optometry. Dr. Bjork has practiced Optometry in New York, Illinois, and now in his home state of Wisconsin.
He practices with the philosophy that the patient comes first and emphasizes the ability to improve the quality of patients daily lives through better vision. His primary focus is on family vision care, which includes eye health examinations, contact lenses, children's vision and LASIK co-management.
Dr. Bjork has the latest state-of-the-art technology which allows for early diagnosis and treatment of patients with cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, along with other vision pathology.
Outside of work Dr. Bjork enjoys spending quality time with his family. They enjoy volleyball, basketball, traveling, and taking in all of the fun community events.
Dr. Desiree Herron is a native to the Lake Country area and currently resides in Sullivan, Wisconsin. She graduated from Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin in 2005. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from The New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts in 2009. She has worked at various optometry practices in Boston, Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Oconomowoc.
Dr. Herron is a member of the Wisconsin and American Optometric Associations and is also active in school vision screenings as well as a participant of the InfantSEE program. Dr. Herron practices primary care optometry including the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of ocular disease. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages, and has a passion for pediatric optometry.
Dr. Herron strives to educate the community on the importance of annual eye exams for people of all ages. “I am passionate about pediatric optometry, because I love to watch my patients grow and develop.” In addition, Dr. Herron is proficient in fitting patients with specialty contact lenses. She also places a strong emphasis on patient education and prevention.
In her free time, Dr. Herron enjoys spending time with her amazing husband, four children, and her puppy. They all enjoy spending time outdoors and exploring the beautiful Lake Country area.