Doctors & Staff
Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Brennan Eye Care the leading provider of vision care products and services in Okeechobee.
Doctors
Dr. Christine Brennan Bishop, OD
Dr. Christine Brennan Bishop, a life long resident of Okeechobee, is a graduate of Okeechobee High School. She obtained her undergraduate schooling from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida where she was a member of the sorority Zeta Tau Alpha and graduated from Nova Southeastern College of Optometry, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 2008.
Dr. Christine is soft-spoken and gentle with her patients and is very adept in fitting contact lenses in patients of all ages and with all prescriptions. While she enjoys all aspects of the optometry field, Dr. Christine is especially interested in performing eye exams on children and ocular diseases. Dr. Christine is very excited about providing quality eye care to the community of Okeechobee with her father, Dr. Patrick Brennan.
Dr. Christine Bishop is a devout Christian and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite activities are horseback riding, family bar-b-ques, boating, swimming and virtually all outdoor activities. She also likes to be involved in services for her community.
Dr. Christine is married to Hamilton Bishop, a local dairy farmer. They reside in Okeechobee with their daughters, Lila and Lexi Bishop.
Dr. J. Patrick Brennan, OD
Dr. Pat Brennan is a Florida Native, he established Brennan Eye Care in Okeechobee, Florida in 1980. He is an undergraduate of Florida State University and received his optometry degree from the University of Houston.
Dr. Pat Brennan is currently the treasurer of the Treasure Coast Optometric Society. Dr. Brennan enjoys fishing and hunting.
Dr. Brennan is extremely proud of serving the Okeechobee area for almost 30 years and is excited to have his daughter, Dr. Christine Brennan Bishop, to join Brennan Eye Care and follow in his footsteps.
Dr. Brennan is also the 2012 Local Optometric Society Member of the Year!
Staff
Sheryl – Optician
What year did you start? 1993-1999 and I came back in 2017.
What do you love most about working at Brennan Eye Care? My “peeps” and the closeness of the employees here.
What is your favorite brand of frame and lens product? Vera Bradley and Varilux
What do you like to do when you’re not in the office? Garden, fish, hang out with family, and ride dirt bikes
What inspires you? Success and satisfying people
If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Heal pain
What is your favorite quote? “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”
Melissa – Billing Specialist
What year did you start? 1998
What do you love most about working at Brennan Eye Care? Everyone is treated like family.
What is your favorite brand of glasses? Ray-Ban
If you could have one superpower, what would it be? I wish I could guess lotto numbers.
Angel – Receptionist
What year did you start? 2003
What do you love most about working at Brennan Eye Care? Having my 2nd family, meeting new people and seeing some regulars.
What is your favorite brand of frame and lens product? Takumi (magnetic clip ons) and Varilux XSeries
What do you like to do when you’re not in the office? I like to play video games and do my nails.
What inspires you? My family.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be? The ability to fly (I’m afraid of heights)
Erica – Receptionist
What year did you start? 2018
What do you love most about working at Brennan Eye Care? Work family
What is your favorite lens product? Blue light filter
What do you like to do when you’re not in the office? Be a mommy
What inspires you? My kids
If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Teleport
What is your favorite quote? “Rise above the storm and you will find the sunshine.”
Michann – Optometry Tech
What year did you start? 2001
What do you love most about working at Brennan Eye Care? We are like family.
What is your favorite brand of frame and lens product? Coach or Kate Spade with Crizal lenses.
What do you like to do when you’re not in the office? Ocean fishing, relaxing, and seeing my grandbabies.
What is your favorite quote? “Be kind. Always treat others as you would want to be treated.”
Arismel – Technician
What year did you start? 2016
What do you love most about working at Brennan Eye Care? Helping others
What is your favorite brand of frame and lens product? Kate Spade & Prevencia
What do you like to do when you’re not in the office? Sleep and shop
Dhana – CPOA
What year did you start? 2004
What do you love most about working at Brennan Eye Care? The way they help those in need.
What do you like to do when you’re not in the office? I love being on the water.
What inspires you? God
If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Flying, because I want to see the world.
What is your favorite quote? “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.” Hebrews 6:19
Crystal – Office Manager
What year did you start? 2014
What do you love most about working at Brennan Eye Care? The family atmosphere
What is your favorite brand of frame and lens product? Kate Spade and Prevencia (I LOVE the blue filter!)
What do you like to do when you’re not in the office? Painting, spending time with my family.
What inspires you? My faith
If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Time travel
What is your favorite quote? “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9