Dr. Richard Buck - Owner
Dr. Richard Buck attended the University of Arkansas for undergrad and graduated from Southern College of Optometry. Dr. Buck has been dedicated to providing quality family eye care in Memphis, Tennessee, since 1976. He offers a truly unique optometric concept by providing eye care services seven days a week. His friendly, honest and forthright manner of dealing with people from all walks of life on a one-on-one basis has made Dr. Buck a leader in his field.

Dr. Buck has been a foremost advocate of fair business practices and community-minded ventures and he is highly regarded throughout the area. With three offices equipped with the latest in technology, a dedication to convenience, prompt service, and reasonable prices, Master Eye Associates is known and recognized for integrity, friendliness, and all-around excellence in vision care.

Dr. Courtney Kessler
Dr. Courtney Kessler graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.S. in biology. She then received her doctorate from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis.

Her scope of practice includes basic eye exams with contact lens fittings and more extensive examinations dealing with diseases of the anterior and posterior portions of the eye. She has worked with patients as young as six months of age up to geriatrics.

Dr. Kessler currently resides in Piperton, Tennessee, with her husband Brad, and son Charlie.

Dr. Katherine Brown
Dr. Katherine Brown graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a bachelor’s of science in biology. She received her optometric degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis.

While at SCO, she received hands-on training in all aspects of optometric care including primary care, contact lenses, ocular disease, low vision, vision therapy, and pediatrics. She is licensed to diagnose and treat both vision and medical eye conditions as well as prescribed glasses and contact lenses.

Dr. Brown currently resides in Memphis, and is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians.

Dr. Alexis Grycko
Dr. Alexis Grycko graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry. She then received her optometric doctorate from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. During her clinical rotations, Dr. Grycko worked at a VA Hospital, a private practice, and the Eye Center at Southern College, where she saw patients of all age groups. There she performed comprehensive, medical, and follow-up exams.

She is a licensed therapeutic optometrist dedicated to providing the best eye care for her patients at Master Eye Associates. She is confident in prescribing glasses and contact lenses that fit the visual needs of her patients, along with diagnosing and treating medical eye conditions of both the front and back of the eye. She currently resides in Memphis, TN and joined the Master Eye Associates team.

Dr. Rachel Barrantes

Dr. Rachel Barrantes graduated from Freed-Hardeman University with a bachelor’s degree in Biology.

She obtained her doctorate at SCO. She then completed a residency in Ocular Disease at the Memphis VAMC. Dr. Barrantes as a licensed therapeutic optometrist in Mississippi and Tennessee, is dedicated to providing the best care for her patients for the treatment and management of their visual needs.

Dr. Ryan Livesay

Dr. Ryan Livesay is a Memphis native and graduated from the University of Memphis with a bachelor's degree in biology. He then received his doctorate from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis.

He is a friendly, knowledgeable, licensed therapeutic optometrist that provides the highest quality care to all patients. He is confident in prescribing glasses and contact lenses, as well as diagnosing and treating medical eye conditions.