Our Practice in Bend

After growing up in Bend and graduating from Mountain View High School, Kirsten completed her undergraduate work at University of Puget Sound and then completed a Masters degree in Nutrition and Sports Performance at Florida State University.

Dr. Kirsten Scott completed her Doctorate in Optometry from Pacific University College of Optometry. While at Pacific University she worked as a research assistant with Dr. Alan Riechow at the Nike Vision Product Development Center. As part of her professional studies she trained under retinal, glaucoma and corneal specialists at the Eye Institute of Utah in Salt Lake City; she also trained under Dr. Terri Vasche, a recognized expert in children’s vision and vision training; and completed clinical training at Naval Air Station, North Island in San Diego, California.

While completing her Optometric training Kirsten was recognized for outstanding academic and clinical performance. She was honored with the Don Bybee Award for Achievement in Visual Training and received the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association Outstanding Optometric Student Award in 2005.

After completing her Doctorate of Optometry degree Dr. Scott accepted an appointment with the US Navy. Dr. Scott was stationed in Beaufort, South Carolina where she became Optometry Department Head and provided comprehensive eyecare to recruits, active duty personnel, dependents and retirees located at Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, S.C., and Beaufort Naval Hospital.

When not practicing eyecare Kirsten enjoys the outdoors around Bend with her husband, a Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant, and her two sons.

Dr. Lindsey Slinger completed her Doctorate in Optometry from the University of California, Berkeley. Following graduation, she completed a year-long residency at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center where she received extensive training in ocular diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. As part of her residency, she also trained in the speciality contact lens department at the Moran Eye Institute.

Dr. Slinger joined Integrated Eyecare in 2017. She enjoys seeing patients of all different ages and visual needs. She is skilled in fitting specialty contact lenses to help patients with keratoconus, irregular or high astigmatism, dry eye and other corneal conditions see their best. She also has a keen interest in utilizing modern treatments to slow myopia progression in young children.

Lindsey grew up in beautiful Baker City, Oregon and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Oregon (Go Ducks!) with a degree in Biology. When not at Integrated Eyecare she enjoys adventuring in the great outdoors with her husband, young son and dog.

Dr. Patrick Swihart joined Integrated Eyecare during the spring of 2021. Dr. Swihart graduated from Gonzaga University and attended the renowned Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR. Dr. Swihart completed his optometric training in the spring of 2020.

While at Pacific, Dr. Swihart had rotations to several different clinics around Oregon including the Indian Health Services Chemawa Location, the Bend VA, Pacific University Vision Therapy Program, and Teplick Custom Vision.  Dr. Swihart gained specialized training in the areas of ocular disease, vision therapy, pediatric care, dry eye, and pre and post-op surgical care.

Dr. Swihart is a member of the American Optometric Association and enjoys caring for patients of all ages.  As a lifelong Oregonian, Dr. Swihart enjoys exploring the outdoors with his wife and two young kids.  They love hiking, biking, and all the fun activities beautiful sunny Central Oregon has to offer  (all with their sunglasses of course!)

Professional Articles and Presentations

• 2005: “Optometric Clinical Practice Guideline: Comprehensive Adult Eye and Vision Examination”, Second Edition, American Optometric Association
• 2002: “Reducing Computer Related Eyestrain”, ASIC White Papers (April 2002)​
• 1999: “Implementing a Quality Improvement Program in an Private Practice Optometric Office,” Annual Third Party Conference of the Oregon Optometric Association (February 1999) and Optometric Focus Group (March 1999)
• 1998: “The Diabetic Eye Examination Report,” Eye on Oregon (July 1997), and Washington Optometric Physician (January 1998)
• 1995: “Quality Care Issues in the Managed Care Environment,” University of California Continuing Education Series
• 1989: “Detection and Treatment of Vision Performance Problems that can Impact At Risk Youth,” College of Optometry in Vision Development Annual Meeting New Orleans and Northwest Congress of Optometry

Awards & Honors

• 2008: Keynote Speaker at Pacific University College of Optometry Commencement
• 2005: Recipient of the Agost-Minnick award from OOPA for outstanding service to Oregon Optometry related to eye care benefits
• 2001: Optometrist of the Year, Oregon Optometric Physicians Association
• 1989: Special Recognition Award College of Optometrist in Vision Development
• 1982: Young Optometrist of the Year, Oregon Optometric Association
• 1976: Fellow, College of Optometrists in Vision Development
• 1974: Doctor of Optometry, Pacific University College of Optometry

Service to the Profession

• Established the first community-based visual intervention program for juveniles in the United States
• Past Board member of Vision Service Plan
  • Chair of Business Committee 1990-1992
  • Chair of Finance Committee and Treasurer of the Board 1992-1994
  • Chair of Managed Care Committee 1994-1996
• Served on several committees of the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association
  • Greater Bend Rotary Club:
    • Charter member, past president
• Bend area Habitat for Humanity:
  • Founding board member
• Family Resource Center (community group dedicated to providing parenting classes and skills):
  • Founding board member and past Chair of the Board
• Cascade Historic Preservation Foundation:
  • Charter member and vice-chair
• Bella Bend Beautiful Belluno sister city organization
  • Co-founder and co-chair

Dr. Kerri started her career in education before realizing the incredible overlap between vision and learning. After graduating from Pacific University with an optometry degree and a masters, she completed her residency in pediatrics and vision therapy at Southern College of Optometry. It was here she developed a passion for helping those with traumatic brain injuries as well. She moved to Bend in 2020 and loves working with the people of Central Oregon and the team at Integrated Eye Care. When she isn’t seeing patients she’s out either on foot, skis, or bikes!

Dr. Lasater relocated to Bend in 2023. A native Oklahoman, she received her B.S. from Oklahoma State University and her Doctor of Optometry from Northeastern State University College of Optometry in Tahlequah, OK.

In the span of her fifteen year career, she has gained experience in treating ocular diseases including glaucoma, dry eye disease, and diabetic retinopathy. She spent five years in a LASIK vision practice providing pre and post-operative care. Before moving to Oregon, she spent eight years in a busy O.D./M.D. practice gaining much of her current knowledge in ocular disease management. Dr. Lasater enjoys seeing patients of all ages and strives to provide the highest quality comprehensive eyecare.

She spends her free time exploring Bend and all of central Oregon with her husband, daughter, and dog, Willow.