Welcome to Riviera Opticare!

Dr. Susan Reckell is the Founder and President of Riviera Opticare. She attended University of Michigan for undergraduate studies and Michigan College of Optometry for her Doctorate degree. Her favorite area of Optometry and expertise is in specialty bifocal contact lenses, Keratoconus treatment contact lenses, and Scleral lenses for corneal transplants or cornea disorders. She is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Arizona Optometric Association (AZOA).

Dr. Amy Keding is originally from Northbrook, Illinois. She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry at the University of New Hampshire while also playing on the collegiate volleyball team. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry Degree from the Illinois College of Optometry, graduating magna cum laude. She recently worked for a prominent eye institute in the Valley, including an additional year of training in Ocular Disease Management as well as Cataract, Corneal and LASIK surgery Post-Operative Care and Management. She is primarily focused on practicing medical optometry, though also enjoys comprehensive eye examinations and contact lens fittings for all ages.

Dr. Julie McCutcheon was born and raised in Arizona and is proud to call it home. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Biological Science at Arizona State University and received her Doctor of Optometry Degree from Midwestern University’s Arizona College of Optometry. She completed an additional year of residency training in primary eye care with the Indian Health Service in Tuba City, Arizona serving the Navajo and Hopi population. This training focused heavily of ocular disease management including Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Dry eye, and Glaucoma.  She performs comprehensive eye examinations and contact lens fittings for patients of all ages.

Dr. Brittany Warner is originally from Alberta Canada. She completed her undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Science with specialization in psychology at the University of Alberta. The doctor of optometry program at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry is what brought Dr. Warner down to Arizona. She graduated as the valedictorian and received the Dean of Excellence Award. Immediately afterwards, Dr. Warner completed a year long Ocular Disease Residency in Bakersfield California, specializing in the treatment of dry eye.

Outside of work Dr. Warner enjoys volunteering, traveling, gardening, playing the piano, and spending quality time with her husband and three beautiful huskies.

Dr.
Kelsey Darby is a dedicated optometrist committed to providing comprehensive eye care to the community. Graduating Cum Laude, she completed both her undergraduate studies and earned a Doctorate of
Optometry from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. With a passion for helping people see their best, she offers thorough eye exams tailored to each patient's unique needs, ensuring everyone leaves with the knowledge and tools to maintain their ocular health.
She particularly enjoys fitting contact lenses, helping patients find the perfect fit for their lifestyle and visual needs.