Meet Our Knightdale Eye Care Team!
Timothy Poirier, O.D.
Dr. Tim Poirier was born in California and raised in Birmingham, Al. He graduated from Auburn University in 1988 with a degree in Biological Science. Dr. Poirier earned his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1992. He has extensive experience in treatment and management of ocular disease, contact lenses, and corneal reshaping therapy. He lives in Knightdale with his wife Kristin and their four children Blair, Brooks, Brett, and Ben. He currently serves on the Knightdale Town Council and is a past president of the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce. He enjoys coaching his children's soccer, baseball, and basketball teams and playing golf.
Roberto (Rob) Correa, Optician
Started in the Optical Industry in 1988 as a lab technician for Pearle Vision Centers in Virginia Beach, Virginia. After two years he went to work for New City Optical, a wholesale lab in Virginia Beach, where he worked as a Lab Supervisor for 12 years. While there he attended and graduated from the Opticians Apprenticeship Program at Norfolk Vocational/Technical School where he received his ABO Certification and his Optician License from the state of Virginia. Three years after graduating he became an instructor at the Opticians Apprenticeship Program. In 2002 he relocated to the Raleigh area and became the General Manager at Southern Optical Co. in Morrisville. In July of 2007 He joined the Knightdale Eye Care staff. Rob lives in Knightdale with his wife Lori who is also an Optician. He is also very involved in his church and enjoys serving in different areas of need. In his spare time he enjoys the outdoors, running and spending time with his grandson.
Beverly A. Byers, Optician
Beverly was raised in Southern California and entered into a family optical business in the early 1970's. She ran this business for the next several years, before going to work for Antelope Valley Optometric Center, which she managed for 13 years. In 2000, she moved to North Carolina and began working for the late Dr. Clyde Croom, continuing there for 7 years. She joined Knightdale Eye Care in 2007. Beverly loves the south and in her spare time loves gardening and spending time with her family, especially her grandson, who puts the twinkle in her eyes.
Ashley, Contact Lens Technician
Ashley started in the optical industry in 2003. She graduated from North Carolina State University in 2006 with a degree in Agricultural Management. After graduating she decided to pursue her North Carolina optician's license and is currently in the NC State Board Optician's Internship Program. Ashley completed the Durham Technical Community College opticianry program in May of 2011. She will complete the state's board exam in 2011. When she's not working Ashley and her husband Trey enjoy spending time on their boat at Kerr Lake with their dogs Jed and JJ.
Heather Whyte, Contact Lens Technician
Heather was born near Washington, D.C., and raised in Wake Forest, NC. She graduated from Peace College in 2010 with a degree in biology. During her freshman year in college Heather began working in the optometry field. Heather started working for Knightdale Eye Care in 2010, and is working towards becoming an optometrist herself. Heather enjoys watching college basketball, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Katina Merles, Insurance Specialist
Katina Merles was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina along with her two sisters and three brothers. After graduating from Wando High School in 1992 she attended Benedict College where she graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work degree in 1996. Shortly after graduation she enlisted in the US Army where she served for 7 years before receiving an honorable discharge. Katina is the mother of two children, Diamond and Michael. Katina has several of experience working in the health field and currently serves as the insurance specialist at Knightdale Eye Care.
Laura Twyman, Insurance Coordinator
Laura was born and raised in Raleigh, NC. She has worked with optometry practices as an insurance coordinator since 2000. Her vision related experience began in the corporate office of a practice with 14 office locations. Prior to that she spent several years working for a medical software company as an accounting specialist. She currently lives in Raleigh with her husband Steve and their "children," a dog and a cat. In the summer they enjoy boating and in the winter love hockey (Go Canes!!!). Laura has been involved with the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life since 1998.
Leslye, Receptionist
Leslye was born and raised in eastern Wake County. She graduated from East Wake High School in 1992 and attended NC Central University. Leslye has worked in the medical field for 11 years and in the eye care capacity since 2004. She currently lives in Knightdale with her husband Monty and their two children, Montoria and Lexton. In her spare time Leslye enjoys working in the yard, traveling, and staying involved with her church and community.
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Testimonials
"My Son was very upset about having to wear glasses. He even left the office at one point to go to the bathroom to cry. Your staff was very compassionate towards my son during his time of unrest.
This was unlike anything I had ever experienced at any other doctors office. I sing your praises to everyone I know.
Thank you!"
-Daisy Lucas
"One day while riding in the car, my eyes felt like they were full of sand. They were so sensitive to light I couldn’t even keep them open.
Even though I didn’t have an appointment, Leslye – the receptionist at Knightdale Eye Care, who is such a caring person, said “Let me see if Dr. Poirier can see you,” and he saw me almost immediately.
He explained my eyes were badly irritated from chronic dry eye.
The prescription I was given cleared up the irritation and the drops for dry eyes have been great.
Everyone in the office is awesome, beginning with the front desk receptionist, with the beautiful smile, all the way through to the nice young lady at checkout.
Rob and Bev help you pick out the perfect frames and will adjust them for you, all the while with a caring smile."
-Carol Sims
When I come to Knightdale Eye Care, the first thing I notice is the warm and inviting environment. From the moment I check in throughout my entire exam and at check-out, I enjoy the personal yet professional experience I receive from the entire staff. The technicians at Knightdale Eye Care have always been especially kind, patient, and informative. Each step of the exam is always explained to me and the technicians have always been extremely gentle. If I ever have questions they always take the time to answer them as well as explain in depth anything I may not understand. As a stay-at-home mom I often have my three children with me at my appointment, Heather, one of the technicians, who I get most often has never once made myself or my children feel as we are unwelcome or a bother. In fact, we have come to absolutely adore her.
Dr. Timothy Poirier is an excellent physician and has done a wonderful job selecting his employees. I highly recommend Knightdale Eye Care to everyone.
-Shelley Mickey
