Our Team

Dr. Jake Letourneau

Optometrist

Dr. Letourneau, originally from Concordia, Kansas, attended the University of Kansas as an undergraduate and student-athlete playing football for the Jayhawks. He received his bachelor's degree in Human Biology in 2003. After graduating from KU, Dr. Letourneau went on to study optometry at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, one of the top optometry schools in the country.

Dr. Letourneau enjoys all areas of eye health care, especially treating ocular diseases such as diabetes, dry eye/ocular surface disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. He has written on the importance of early detection of macular degeneration, most recently in Review of Optometric Business.

Dr. Letourneau has a special interest in fitting specialty contact lenses, especially for patients with corneal diseases such as ectasia, keratoconus, and high astigmatism. “To literally change a patient’s visual experience, after years of them struggling with their everyday vision, is one of the most rewarding moments we enjoy as physicians.” He is a member of the Scleral Lens Education Society.

He is passionate about myopia management. “With our creation of Mighty Eyes, our myopia management clinic, we are treating at the highest level, improving the quality of life and future opportunities for children with myopia.” Dr. Letourneau is a member of the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia control, as well as a certified Brilliant Futures Myopia Management prescriber.

The most rewarding part of Dr. Letourneau’s profession is assisting those in need through SEE International. He travels annually with a group of eye surgeons to Milot, Haiti at Hospital Sacre’ Coeur providing medical and surgical care to thousands of patients in need.

Dr. Letourneau’s greatest accomplishment is being a husband to Karla, and a father to their 5-year-old daughter, Isla. Their family enjoys exercising, traveling, watching Isla participate in sports, always looking for new and memorable experiences.

Karla

Patient Experience Coordinator

Karla, a veteran in the optometric industry, serves as the Patient Care Coordinator at Limestone Eye Care. Karla's knowledge and passion for her position along with her willingness to continually strive to exceed patient expectations help to ensure the eye care experience at Limestone Eye Care is second to none! While Karla enjoys all aspects of the optometric office, she particularly enjoys getting to know the patients on a personal level which helps to create a very warm and welcoming environment.

Karla and her husband Dr. Letourneau reside in Lawrence, KS. Together they have a spunky, active, and fun-loving 5-year-old daughter, Isla. Karla enjoys spending her free time with family and friends, supporting KU at various sporting events, being very involved with her church, and staying active.

Smantha, ABOC

Team Lead

Smantha, whose name she promises isn’t a typo, is our Practice Lead. She has been in the optometry world for nearly a decade and earned her American Board of Opticianry Certification in February of 2018. Over the years, she has had her hands in every department, but she is happiest when helping specialty contact lens wearers attain their peak vision.

A lifelong Kansan, Smantha grew up in Burlington. She received her Economics degree from Emporia State University in 2013 and shortly after, moved to Lawrence. In her spare time, you can find her crafting, playing games, camping, kayaking, or discovering new music. She is an avid Chiefs and Jayhawks fan, and once made eye contact with Beyoncé. She and her partner share their home with their two rescue dogs, a sweet pit-mix named Gracie and an adorable wirehaired terrier, Lucy.