Doctors & Staff
Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Orange Park Eye Center the leading provider of vision care products and services in Orange Park.
Kyle D. Abshire, OD
Dr. Abshire was born and raised in West Virginia. He graduated from Concord College in 1962 and attended Southern College of Optometry where he graduated in 1966. He served in the Army Medical Service Corp and was stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He started his practice in Orange Park, his family’s vacation area, in 1968. The practice has grown from its first days on Kingsley Avenue. Dr. Abshire has not only served his country but also his community through numerous organizations. He is an avid runner and enjoys prescribing specialty contact lenses and treating glaucoma. His patients love his personal care and hope he continues to practice forever. He resides in Orange Park with his wife Margaret.
James R. Hoffman, OD, FAAO
Dr. Hoffman told his parents that he planned to be a doctor when he was just 5 years old. He grew up in Ohio and Florida and graduated from Rollins College in 1977. He received his Honors Doctor of Optometry degree Summa Cum Laude in 1981 from the University of Houston College of Optometry. He joined Dr. Abshire’s practice later that Fall and quickly became involved in the community. Dr. Hoffman was named “Citizen of the Year” by the Orange Park Rotary Club in 2008. He was awarded his Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry in 1985. He excels in pediatrics and advanced contact lenses. Dr Hoffman is very proud of his 3 outstanding sons who were raised in Orange Park, Michael, Rob and optometric physician Dr. John Hoffman. He lives in Orange Park with his wife, Karen.
Karen R. Hoffman, OD
Dr. Hoffman grew up in Clay County as the former Karen Carpenter. She is a graduate of Middleburg High School and the University of North Florida. Dr. Hoffman received her optometry degree in 2006 from the University of Alabama Birmingham. She practices comprehensive eyecare for adults and children. Her areas of interest are specialty scleral and hybrid contact lenses, glaucoma management, and pre- and post-ophthalmic surgery management. Dr. Hoffman is a member of the American Optometric Association, a member of the Florida Optometric Association and current President of the Northeast Florida Optometric Society. She lives in Orange Park with her husband, Jim.
Christina B. Bowman, OD
Dr. Bowman grew up in North Florida and graduated from Orange Park High School. After earning her degree in engineering from the University of Florida, she completed her Optometric education at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. Having been a patient of Drs. Abshire and Hoffman since childhood, she was thrilled to have the opportunity to return home to practice with her mentors in 2003. She excels in the areas of disease, low vision, contact lenses and pediatrics. Dr. Bowman resides in Middleburg with her husband, Don, and children, Brooke, Matthew and Lilly.
Jacob S. Hodges, OD
As a native Floridian, Dr. Jacob Hodges received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Florida in 2007. Following this, he attended the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. He graduated as a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honors fraternity with a Doctorate of Optometry in 2011. To further his education, he then completed a residency in Primary Eye Care through Nova Southeastern University at the Malcom Randall VAMC in Gainesville, FL. His professional interests include anterior segment, cornea, and contact lenses. He has lectured to various professional and community groups and has had his work showcased at national and regional optometric conventions. In addition, he has been published by a prominent medical journal, and has been the recipient of numerous academic and clinical awards, honors, and scholarships. He has served as the president of the Lake Region Optometric Association and the Northeast Florida Optometric Society. In his spare time. enjoys visiting Walt Disney World, reading, and spending time with family in Orange Park.
Virginia M. Hodges, OD
Dr. Ginnie Hodges graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mississippi State University in 2006, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition with an emphasis in Biological Sciences. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in 2011, where she graduated with honors and was invited to join Beta Sigma Kappa honor society. Dr. Hodges completed a residency in Primary Care and Low Vision Optometry from the Lake City VA Medical Center through Nova Southeastern University in 2012. She has lectured to colleagues and been published by a professional optometric journal as well as receiving awards and honors during professional academic competitions, both locally and nationally. Dr. Hodges is a member of the American Optometric Association, Florida Optometric Association, and the Northeast Florida Optometric Society. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family in Orange Park.
Victoria E. Reiswig, OD 
We are excited to announce that Dr. Victoria Reiswig has joined our team. Many of you might recognize her as she began her career working in our clinic as an Ophthalmic Technician for many years. After graduating from Fleming Island High School, Dr. Reiswig attended Florida State University and then earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University. Her training included an externship at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages and excels in clinical care.
Dr. Reiswig is a member of the American Optometric Association, Florida Optometric Association, and the Northeast Florida Optometric Society.
Although some may describe Dr. Reiswig as reserved and professional, you may be surprised to know that she once jumped out of a perfectly good airplane parachuting to the ground!
Welcome home Dr. Reiswig. We are so proud of you and could not be happier that you are a part of the OPEC family.