Our Optometrists

Dr. Michael Young is a Nebraska native and grew up in North Platte. After graduating from Pacific University, he then went on to Pacific University College of Optometry where he graduated with honors in 1993.

He was awarded the prestigious Julius F. Neumueller Award in Optics in 1993. He is certified to treat and manage ocular disease as well as co-manage lasik and cataract patients. Dr. Young also has extensive experience in fitting of all types of contact lenses including specialty, 1-day and multifocal contact lenses. Since 1995, Dr. Young has been providing comprehensive eye care with Expert Eyecare in Omaha while also partnering with LensCrafters. He is committed to giving all of his patients the level of care and understanding they deserve. He now resides with his wife, Amy, in Omaha with his three dogs, a Springer Spaniel, a Pug and a Shih Tzu. He enjoys golf, water skiing, hunting and the outdoors.

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Dr. Lindsey Behrendt completed her Doctorate of Optometry at Southern College of Optometry (SCO) in Memphis, Tennessee. Her clinical externship training included an ocular disease focused rotation at the Robert Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas and a contact lens and primary care rotation at a private practice in the Kansas City, Missouri area.

During her time at SCO, she was an active member of Student Volunteer for Optometric Services to Humanity and took part in mission trips to Mexico and Belize. Dr. Behrendt was born and raised in Oakley, Kansas and received a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences with minors in Biology and Gerontology from Kansas State University.

Dr. Behrendt practices primary eye care for patients of all ages. She holds membership in the American Optometric Association, the Nebraska Optometric Association, and the Omaha Sunrise Lions Club. Personally, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her fiancé, John, cheering on the Kansas State Wildcats, and traveling.

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