Our Practice in Galax

Dr. Katherine Henning enjoys working with her patients to solve their visual and medical needs and values the lasting relationship created in that process. She obtained an Associate’s Degree in Optometric Technology, a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Ferris State University, and her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (Beta Sigma Kappa). She furthered her training with a residency in Contact Lens/Corneal Disease at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and continued at UAB as an Assistant Professor in the Cornea/Contact Lens Department. She has been with Blue Ridge Eye Care Associates since 2006. Dr. Henning enjoys volunteering and has provided eyecare in Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Peru. She will also find any excuse to be outside and especially enjoys hiking. She also loves to travel and spend time with her husband and 2 sons.

Dr. J. Nathan Williams grew up in Galax, Virginia. He attended Wytheville Community College, obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Science, and then finished his undergraduate work at Radford University, receiving a bachelor’s degree with a pre-medical concentration and honors.

Dr. Nathan attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) in Philadelphia, earning his Doctorate of Optometry. While at PCO, he rotated through several sites, such as the Wills Eye Hospital and the Jefferson Concussion Center in Philadelphia.

Dr. Nathan enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time with his wife and their son, Orion.

Dr. Lindi Williams completed her undergraduate studies at Radford University, where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, pre-health concentration. She then attended the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Philadelphia, where she earned her Doctorate of Optometry.

While in school, Dr. Lindi completed internships at the binocular vision and pediatrics clinic at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia and the Salisbury VA for ocular disease. While Dr. Lindi practices full-scope optometry, she loves her pediatric patients!

Dr. Lindi moved to Galax during her Junior year of high school and graduated from Galax High School! She is passionate about giving back to the community and supporting other local businesses. Outside of work, you can find her hiking, traveling, and making memories with her husband and their son, Orion.