Trusted Eye Doctor Near NoDa, Charlotte, NC

Boutique Vision Care for Charlotte's Most Creative Neighborhood

1710 Kenilworth Avenue, Suite 210, Charlotte, NC 28203

Looking for a trusted eye doctor near NoDa, NC, who understands your lifestyle, values your sense of style, and is dedicated to your long-term vision health? You just found us!

At Innovative Eye Care, we provide the NoDa community with a boutique, patient-first approach to optometry. Whether you're catching live music at The Neighborhood Theater, working remotely from a creative studio, or hunting for your next statement piece at an indie boutique, your vision is doing a lot of work. We're here to make sure it's up to the task. From comprehensive eye exams, dry eye relief, and pediatric myopia management to our curated boutique eyewear, we deliver precise vision care in an environment that feels like home.

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Vision Care as Unique as the Neighborhood You Call Home

NoDa isn’t just a neighborhood—it’s a mindset.

It’s murals on brick walls, live music spilling out of venues, and laptops open in coffee shops where people are constantly creating, building, and expressing themselves. But that lifestyle comes with a modern challenge: heavy screen time, visual fatigue, and the need for eyewear that actually fits your identity.

At Innovative Eye Care, we design our care around that reality. Whether you are:

  • Staring at screens for hours while working remotely
  • Experiencing headaches or eye strain from digital overload
  • Looking for glasses or specialty contacts that actually match your personal style
  • Seeking clearer, more comfortable vision for everyday life

…we combine high-end diagnostic technology with a direct, human-to-human communication style and tailor your care to how you actually live—not just your prescription number.

Just Minutes from North Davidson

Located at 1710 Kenilworth Avenue in Charlotte, Innovative Eye Care is approximately 16 minutes from NoDa via North Davidson Street. No highway required; just a straightforward drive down the very road that gave your neighborhood its name. Patients consistently tell us the short trip is well worth it once they experience the difference our boutique, patient-first practice actually makes.

Technology That Sees What Others Miss

Your eyes are complex, and a basic exam only tells part of the story. We use modern diagnostic technology to detect early signs of eye conditions, track changes over time, and ensure your prescription is dialed in with precision. This proactive approach protects your long-term vision health — not just your vision today.

Designed Around How You Actually Live

Long screen sessions. Late nights at the gallery crawl. Weekend mornings, reading in good light. Your visual demands are specific to you, and your eye care plan should be too. We ask the questions that matter, build recommendations around your actual lifestyle, and focus on long-term preservation, ensuring your eyes stay healthy for decades to come.

Frames That Finish the Look

In NoDa, personal style isn't an afterthought; it's a statement. Our curated eyewear boutique features modern, high-quality frames that do double duty: protecting your vision and completing your aesthetic. From bold and artistic to clean and minimalist, we'll help you find the pair that feels like you—because the right glasses should be the first thing people notice and the last thing that gets in your way.

Experienced Eye Doctors Near NoDa, Charlotte, NC

Dr. Michelle, the best eye doctor near me in NoDa, Charlotte, NC.
Dr. Michelle Mumford, O.D.
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Dr. Sydney, the best optometrist near me in NoDa, Charlotte, NC.
Dr. Sydney Krisa, O.D.
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Dr. Sarah Kenning, the best eye doctor near me in NoDa, Charlotte, NC.
Dr. Sarah Kenning, O.D.
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What Are Patients Saying About Innovative Eye Care?

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Alan Bishel
18:24 17 Oct 25
Great independent optometrist. They really helped me with my BVD. And the only location in NC than I know of that carries Moscot!
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Matt Daniels
16:21 12 Aug 25
I had an outstanding experience at Innovative Eye Care! My wife has been a patient here for a while and has always spoken highly of the team, so I decided to make the switch—and I’m glad I did.

From the moment I walked in, every interaction—from the front desk staff to the technician to Dr. Kenning—was warm, professional, and thorough. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, yet everything was handled with precision and care.

My annual eye exam included all the standard tests I’ve had in the past, plus a few new assessments I hadn’t experienced before. What really stood out was the level of thoroughness, individual care, & communication: Dr. Kenning is even coordinating with another one of my physicians regarding a specific issue, which is a level of care I never received from my previous provider.

I’m extremely satisfied and would highly recommend Innovative Eye Care to anyone looking for top-notch service from a locally owned practice that truly goes above and beyond.
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Zara Igbokwe
19:09 23 Jul 25
They had a great selection. I had a wonderful time picking out and ordering glasses with Miriam! She was so knowledgeable, kind, and patient. She was so sweet and fun, thanks for the help and we can’t wait to get our glasses.
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Michael Leddy
17:51 03 Jul 25
My son saw Dr. Krisa for his specialty contact lens. She has been fantastic. Then we went in yesterday for the contact lens training and fitting. Miranda is the tech that worked with my son. She was AMAZING! So patient and encouraging and now he feels super confident with them. This office/practice is the best!
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Allan Lanton
20:23 23 Apr 25
Dr. Mumford has been my doctor for nearly 10 years. I have a complex condition with my eyes and Dr. Mumford has been my champion ever since. The passion from the team at Innovative Eye Care is simply unmatched. If you have a problem, Dr. Mumford goes above and beyond to ensure the health and safety of your eyes. Can't say enough great things about these guys.
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Quentin Z. Williamson
16:54 24 Mar 25
My previous optometrist had surgery and decided to retire in 2024. This unfortunately left me with out a contact lens provider. After discussing my next options with my medical eye doctor, he suggested this office. I honestly waited about a month before I called. In the meantime my right contact lens cracked. So with my extreme eye conditions that left me with glasses only. I spoke with the receptionist who not only went out of her way and also set up me an appointment 12/30/24. My initital visit with Dr. Krisa, I advised her what I was looking for in a new contact doctor and with my eyes I needed contacts fast. After me telling her my wants, the ball started to rolling and pieces were put in place. After the initial visit and fitting the owner call me to say, that with my eyecare/healthplan I would NOT have any out of the pocket cost and I would qualify to get glasses in 2025. This within itself was great news. Especially with me eveb having Insurance for the past two decades I had to pay something out of pocket for lenses. Fast forward I was contacted to pick my lenses up. I have been wearing contacts since 1995 when I was 15. I can truly say and I THANK Dr. Krisa because the way she had my lenses dialed in. I was seeing things at a distance I have not seen in years. The detail and work she put in to ensure I had perfect vision is not an understatement. Dr. Krisa and her colleagues went above and beyond to ensure I was happy with my service and lenses. Im extremly happy I met Dr. Krisa, her profound willingness to help me get results came out even better than I expected. Dr. Krisa rocks and I send this sincere thank you. I look forward to working with her and this office for many more years to come.
Optometrist in Charlotte, NC, near Uptown, Dilworth, and SouthPark.

Dr. Michelle Mumford, O.D.

Dr. Michelle Mumford always knew she wanted to work in the medical field, but it was because she started wearing (very unfashionable) glasses at age seven and contact lenses at age eleven that her interest in Optometry grew. Her father, also a physician, stressed early on to her and her sister that whatever work they chose in life should be their passion – and that’s exactly what eye health and vision is to Dr. Mumford.

“Protecting my patient’s vision and eye health is the most important part of my job – and I take it very seriously – but it’s also very important to me for our patients leave our office happy and confident.”
She obviously recognizes the value in good vision health, but also emphasizes that style can’t be sacrificed. As a kid growing up with glasses that lacked any sort of “style” (and that’s putting it lightly), Dr. Mumford is acutely aware that the right glasses make all the difference. That’s why she’s stocked the Innovative Eye Care boutique with the best selection of designer eyeglasses and sunglasses around PLUS the biggest variety of contact lenses. She’s created a warm, friendly environment that makes patients leaving feeling better about themselves.

“To see a patient’s eyes light up after putting on new glasses or contact lenses is the reason I do what I do – it never gets old.”

Dr. Mumford is also an expert in fitting contact lenses, including specialty lenses. She has successfully fit thousands of patients with contact lenses in even the most challenging circumstances. 

Dr. Mumford graduated from Auburn University with honors and received her Doctor of Optometry from The Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. She is a member of the American Optometric Association, the North Carolina State Optometric Society, and the Piedmont Optometric Society.

A native Tennessean, Dr. Mumford and her husband, Jeff (her high school sweetheart!), now call their home city Charlotte a “perfect melting pot of newcomers and natives.” And in case you were wondering, even eye doctors have a life outside of the office. Dr. Mumford and her husband stay super busy keeping up with their two very active children,  Amelia and Oliver. She also loves to shop, read, exercise, travel, or soak in the sun on the lake (always wearing the most fashionable sunglasses, of course!). She’s thankful EVERYDAY that glasses are once again “cool” – because they definitely weren’t when she was young.

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