Dr. Kristi K. Weatherly is a native of Beaver Falls, PA and graduated from Blackhawk High School in 2005. She obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree from Clarion University and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2009. She earned her Doctor of Optometry Degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2013 with honors in clinical excellence in Primary Care.
Dr. Weatherly is an active member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), Pennsylvania Optometric Association (POA) and Western Pennsylvania Optometric Society (WPOS). She is certified by the National Board of Contact Lens Examiners and has participated in numerous research projects concentrating on contact lens complications and anterior segment disease.
Dr. Weatherly provides full scope eye care including ocular disease, glaucoma management, macular degeneration, cataract and LASIK co-management, contact lenses, pediatrics and low vision. Dr. Weatherly welcomes patients of all ages!
Dr. Weatherly resides with her husband, Ken as well as their son, Carmine. Outside of the office, Dr. Weatherly enjoys spending time with family and friends, catching up on a good Netflix series and testing out new recipes in the kitchen.
Melvin E (Bud) Lilly received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1969 and began practicing on Sixth Avenue in Beaver Falls with Dr Irving Bennett in 1976. He moved the office to Chippewa near its current location in 1996.
Dr Lilly has delivered compassionate medical and refractive eye care including care for glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetes to the local residents for over 40 years.
He was named Optometrist of the Year by the Western Pennsylvania Optometric Society in 1990 and 2013 and by the Pennsylvania Optometric Association in 2013. He served on the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association for many years, including as President in 2001.
He is now semi-retired, but one of his vintage automobiles may still be seen sitting in the office parking lot on sunny days.
Marlene has been a faithful employee of Lilly Optometric for thirty five years! She is a Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) and had the accomplishment of being voted “Para of the Year” for both Western Pennsylvania and the state of Pennsylvania. These two accomplishments are very notable as they prove Marlene’s dedication, devotion and years of knowledge to the field of Optometry. She uses her skill to help pretest patients and get them ready to see the doctor. Marlene’s husband, daughter and grandson hold a very special place in her heart as well as her two stepchildren and numerous step grandchildren. Lexi, her little Westie, sure keeps her busy and entertained while outside of the office with her mischievous behavior!
Lisa recently joined Lilly Optometric in September 2019. Lisa is one of our optometric assistants. Lisa will be one of the faces you will see at the beginning of your exam. She will put you through a series of pretests including taking your medical history, checking your vision and getting you prepared to see the doctor. Lisa lives in Chippewa with her husband, Scott. She has three adult sons and recently a new grandson. Lisa enjoys working with our staff and patients. She finds herself learning new information every day regarding eye health and conditions. Lisa appreciates the opportunity to get to know her community, especially each patient that comes into the office.