Dr. Kennedy is originally from Dubois, IN, where she was born and raised. She credits much of her dedication to helping others to her wonderful community and close-knit family. She received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemistry from Western Kentucky University after three years and continued on to Indiana University School of Optometry where she received her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2023. Throughout her clinical education, she gained extensive knowledge in ocular disease, pediatrics, and specialty contact lenses while working under her distinguished mentors.

As a teacher’s daughter and oldest sister, she has always had a love for children. As a student, her love continued to grow by serving as a trustee for the Pediatric Club and Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity. Her experience through her church’s mission trips and volunteering has helped foster her passion for community. She and her fiancé, Tyler, are looking forward to making Carmel, and the surrounding community, home.

Dr. Kennedy enjoys horseback riding, reading, shopping, traveling, game nights and spending time with those she loves. Being an Enneagram 2, she is excited to meet your family and serve their optometric needs!

Dr. Amy Iddins is originally from central Illinois. She made the move to Indiana for her undergraduate degree at Indiana State University where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. During her time at Indiana State, she served in multiple roles on the executive board for her sorority, Chi Omega.

Dr. Iddins went on to complete her Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she graduated magna cum laude. While in school, she was an active member of the American Optometric Student Association, “SVOSH” Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity, and Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society. At the completion of her clinical training, Dr. Iddins was selected by her professors to receive the Jess Boyd Eskridge Excellence in Primary Care Award.

After graduation, Dr. Iddins elected to do a year-long residency at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. Her residency focused on hospital-based primary care with a strong emphasis in ocular disease. During this year of training, she became very proficient in the diagnosis and management of many diseases including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, corneal disorders, dry eye disease, and diabetic eye disease.

Following her residency, Dr. Iddins & her husband relocated back to the Midwest to be closer to friends and family. They reside in Fishers with their two young children, Harper & Leo, and two dogs. She has spent the majority of her career practicing primary care optometry. She loves being able to build connections and care for all members of the family! Dr. Iddins is an active member of the Indiana Optometric Association and American Optometric Association. In her free time, she loves to do home renovation projects, bake desserts, travel with her family, and explore the local food scene.