Dr. Locken, O.D.
Dr. Kory Locken and his wife Cassie have arrived back in their hometown of Klamath Falls after the completion of his Doctor of Optometry at Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University in Fullerton, California. As a student athlete, Dr. Locken finished his undergraduate studies at the Oregon Institute of Technology in 2013 where he majored in Biology-Health Sciences. Dr. Locken still holds the single season and career stolen base records for the Oregon Tech Hustlin’ Owls baseball team where he started in center field for his entire 4 year career. He passed up on an invitation to professional spring training tryouts in order to complete his undergraduate studies. Dr. Locken’s journey to become an Optometrist began after landing a job as an Ophthalmic Technician in Ashland, Oregon in 2013. There he became fascinated with the eyes and their critical role in overall health and well being. Dr. Locken spent 7 years working as a highly trained Certified Ophthalmic Technician in preparation for Optometry school, most of those years spent at Klamath Eye Center. One of the countless things that Dr. Locken cherishes is the relationships that he builds with his patients and he is committed to providing above and beyond eye care. Services include comprehensive adult and pediatric eye exams, contact lens fittings, treatment and management of complex ocular disease and much more. His passion for optometry is evident in his personalized approach to patient care, ensuring that each individual receives the highest quality of service tailored for their unique needs. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Locken enjoys spending time with his amazing wife and family, including their two fur babies, breaking a sweat at the gym and watching Formula 1 on the weekends.
Dr. Jennifer Sparks, O.D.
Growing up very nearsighted, Dr. Sparks understands and appreciates the importance of clear vision. Dr. Sparks began her optometry career in Klamath Falls after graduating from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2004. Prior to completing her optometry degree, Dr. Sparks trained in numerous optometric and Lasik co-management practices in the Willamette Valley and Seoul, South Korea. She is also a graduate of Oregon State University. Dr. Sparks’ scope of practice includes routine vision care, treatment of eye disease, contact lens fitting, Lasik and surgical co-management, and pediatric vision exams. Growing up in an Army family, Dr. Sparks spent parts of her childhood in Georgia, Oregon, eastern Washington, Alabama and Germany. After all of that travel she is very happy to have settled in the Klamath Basin. Dr. Sparks practices out of Benson Eye Center and Downtown Optical. She is always happy to accept new patients.