Laura I. Armitage, OD, FAAO

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Laura Armitage is a comprehensive optometrist, specializing in treatment of ocular disease, the fitting of specialty and standard contact lenses and primary eye care for all ages.

Dr. Laura attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with honors. She then received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry in 2018. While in school, Dr. Laura was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society and completed four externships around the country. Her training included The Eye Institute of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT; Indianapolis Eye Care Center in Indianapolis, IN; Truhlsen Eye Institute at UNMC in Omaha, NE and The Huntington VA Medical Center in Huntington, WV. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a distinction which demonstrates her commitment to the advancement of Optometric care.

Dr. Laura is a native of Omaha and is proud to serve the community that raised her. She is currently a member of the Nebraska Optometric Association as well as the American Optometric Association. Dr. Laura loves baking, singing, and spoiling her cats. She and her husband are avid travelers and are active in the local music community.

Karen S. Armitage, OD

Doctor of Optometry- Emeritus

Dr. Karen Armitage attended Midland Lutheran College in Fremont and received her Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from University of Nebraska Medical Center. She worked as a blood bank technologist for several years before receiving her Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry. She completed externships at Veterans Administration hospital in Fort Wayne, IN and at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH.

Dr. Karen, who was born and raised in North Platte, returned to Nebraska after graduation and worked for several years in commercial optometry. In 2003, she opened Clarity Eye Care. In 2025, after a 32-year Optometry career, Dr. Karen retired from regular practice and passed on the practice to Dr. Laura.

Dr. Karen and her husband Doug have 2 grown children. They are active in their local church, singing in the choir and have served on various committees and church council.