Our Doctor Team

Dr. Carey M. Shifrin is a caring professional dedicated to eye care for all ages.  Dr. Shifrin received her bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania.  She went on to obtain her degree in visual science and optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2003.  With years of experience in private practice in the state of Delaware, she joined the 20/20 Image family in 2008, when she relocated to Arizona
with her husband.  Dr. Shifrin now has two children and enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, doing hot yoga and traveling!  Dr. Shifrin looks forward to meeting you and utilizing her expertise to help you with your vision and medical eye care needs.

Chad A. Carlsson, OD, FAAO has been dedicated to excellence in optometry since 2003, when he graduated with honors from Illinois College of Optometry and completed a Contact Lens and Binocular Vision Disorders residency program. During his residency, Dr. Carlsson worked to manage various forms of visual dysfunctions in children and adults, including strabismus, amblyopia, and other accommodative disorders.

He gained hands-on experience delivering advanced care, by treating and managing ocular pathologies such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and uveitis, anterior segment disease, and specialty contact lens fittings.

Carlsson Family Eye Center opened in 2006, making Dr. Carlsson’s dream of providing superior family eye care a reality. Dr. Carlsson is consistently recognized for his expertise and dedication to patient care. He’s earned Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry (2008), was elected Young Optometrist of the Year (2013), and profiled in the AOA Focus Magazine (2014).

He’s also an Amazon bestselling author. Today, he is an active member of the Arizona Optometric Association and serves as Chairman of the AOA-PAC committee for the AZOA. Dr. Carlsson is responsible for gaining support from fellow AZOA members that meet with Congressmen on Capitol Hill to lobby for our patient’s best interests.

Dr. Carlsson enjoys serving his community as much as he enjoys serving his patients. He’s a member of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and has served as Gilbert Kiwanis Past President serving Gilbert’s youth on a local and national level. And most recently, he became a member of the AHEPA men’s group to further his commitment to the community.

Dr. Carlsson and his wife Anne, who manages the Carlsson Family Eye practice, live in Gilbert and have 4 children.

Dr. Charles E. Kesner II is dedicated to providing the highest level of eye health care. Dr. Kesner obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and was awarded his optometry degree from the University of Missouri-School of Optometry. During his tenure at the University of Missouri, Dr. Kesner completed optometric externships in neuro-ophthalmic, retinal, corneal, glaucoma and cataract training. His
additional externships include training in specialty contact lenses and vision therapy. Dr. Kesner has been a resident of the East Valley for decades. He is a member of the Arizona Optometric Association, and he enjoys spending time with his wife, Jennifer, and his five daughters. Dr. Kesner also enjoys skiing, surfing, biking, Disney and church activities with family and friends. Dr. Kesner has been in practice since 2003.

Dr. Jason McCord, originally from Pennsylvania, specializes in Corneal Refractive Therapy for the slowing of near-sightedness in children, hybrid contact lens designs for high-definition vision for all ages, treatment and management of eye disease, and dry eye treatment. Dr. McCord is the proud father of twins and he enjoys time with his wife and children when not in the office. He has been in practice since 2007. Dr. McCord is in
our Chandler location so please ask about a free consultation to see if you or your child is a candidate for Corneal Refractive Therapy!