Our Practice
We believe vision is a powerful tool for change and by inspiring people to see differently, we build a better community.
Our Eye Doctors
Kristi Davis, OD
Dr. Kristi (Patten) Davis is a Redding area Optometrist dedicated to providing friendly, personalized, and comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages. Before opening her own private practice in Burney, CA, she worked alongside Dr. David Dennis in Redding. After Dr. Dennis’ retirement in 2012, Dr. Davis moved her practice to Redding where she continues to see both patients of Dr. Dennis as well as new patients.
Dr. Davis grew up in Redding and has found fulfillment in serving the local community by supporting local causes and organizations. When not caring for patients, she enjoys traveling, boating on Shasta Lake, snow skiiing, watching her kids play sports, and exploring the outdoors with her husband and three children.
Favorite Food: Nachos
Coffee Order: Caramel Almond Milk Latte
Hobbies: Traveling
Favorite Part of Job: Making a difference!
Education and Experience:
Shasta College
UC Davis
Pacific University Oregon 1997
BS Physiology, minor in BiologyInternship: Tripler VA Hospital, Honolulu, HI
Internship: Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
Pacific University College of Optometry 2002
Doctorate of OptometryBurney, CA 2003 – 2012
Private practiceRedding, CA 2012 – Present
Replaced Dr. David Dennis after his retirement.
Commitment to Community:
CAL Fire and Forest Grove Fire & Rescue:
Firefighter/EMT 1997-2002
Jody Bickford, OD
Dr. Jody Bickford joined our team in January 2020 and brought her expertise to the practice. With a second doctor on staff, we’re now able to provide the next level of eye care, improving our ability to see more patients on shorter notice. Our focus is still you and your family, and you can still count on our friendly, personalized, and comprehensive eye care for all ages.
Dr. Bickford is a northern California native who practices optometry in Shasta County. She wants her patients to see and feel their best. She is interested in helping patients to be the healthiest they can be. Dr. Bickford has provided eye care in hospitals, private practice, and retail settings for over 20 years. When not seeing patients, Jody enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and pets. She enjoys being outdoors, golfing, gardening, and traveling.
Favorite Food: Macaroni & Cheese
Coffee Order: No thank you!
Hobbies: Golf, travel & gardening
Favorite Part of Job: Seeing families over the years and helping them look and see their best!
Education and Experience:
Bachelor of Science degree in biology with chemistry minor, C.S.U. Chico 1992
Doctorate of Optometry with distinction, Pacific University College of Optometry 1997
Residency in hospital based optometry, Southern California College of Optometry 1998
Private practice optometry Santa Rosa, CA 1998-2001
Eyexam of California, Redding, CA 2002-2018
Commitment to Community:
LIFT practitioner Red Bluff 2019
Muscular Dystrophy phone-a-thon participant
Luke Page, OD
Dr. Luke Page is excited to join Dr. Davis and Bickford at Blink Optometry in providing full-scope vision care for the greater Redding community. He enjoys treating patients like family and including them in their eye health care plans.
Dr. Page was born in Redding and then moved a few miles south to grow up in Cottonwood. He is proud to be a fourth-generation Shasta County native. He has always been a small-town guy and is so thankful to be back home among family, friends and the community. When not caring for patients, he enjoys being active in his church, playing pickleball, spending time with his dog and most of all his family. He is an avid gardener as well.
Favorite Food: Pasta
Coffee Order: Iced double shot with white mocha
Hobbies: Gardening, aquarium aquascaping, fishing, camping
Favorite Part of Job: Helping patients learn about their eye health
Education and Experience:
BS in Biological Sciences 2018, UC Davis
Internships: Puget Sound VA
Travis Air Force Base, Fairfeild, CA
Eastmont Community Health, Oakland CA
Myopia Control Clinic, UC Berkeley
Med Mod UC Berkeley
Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, SF CA
Doctorate of Optometry, Berkeley School of Optometry 2023
Commitment to Community:
Our Staff
Carolina
Practice Administrator
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Favorite Food: Tacos
Coffee Order: Caramel Macchiato
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, reading
Favorite Part of Job: Helping patients find the perfect frame
Kelsi
Optician
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Favorite Food: Charcuterie boards
Coffee Order: Black tea
Hobbies: Anything outdoors
Favorite Part of Job: Helping patients pick out the perfect pair of glasses
Heidi
Optometric Technician
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Favorite Food: Pizza & Tacos
Coffee Order: Caramel white mocha
Hobbies: Working with horses
Favorite Part of Job: Interacting with patients and co-workers
Stefanie
Optician
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Favorite Food: Mexican
Coffee Order: Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew extra vanilla extra sweet
Hobbies: Going to the lake, spending time with my family and interior design
Favorite Part of Job: Seeing the smile on a patients face when they receive their glasses
Jene’
Optician
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Favorite Food: Chinese food
Coffee Order: White chocolate mocha
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, boating, camping and reading
Favorite Part of Job: Helping patients to see and look great
Shannon
Patient Coordinator
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Favorite Food: Italian
Coffee Order: Java Chip Blended Iced Coffee
Hobbies: Spending time with family, running half marathons, all outdoor activities
Favorite Part of the Job: Meeting new people and watching them leave happy with the service they have received.
Our Community
We Love Giving Back to Our Community!
In the past, Dr. Kristi Davis has offered complimentary eye exams to veterans for the month of November, in honor of Veterans Day.
We are always looking for opportunities to give back to our community. Please get in touch if you are looking for support for your local fundraiser or cause. We are proud to be part of our local community and support local businesses.
Causes we love and proudly support: