Dr. Stephen R. Kepley
Dr. Kepley received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN, and completed his externship at Womack Army Hospital in Ft. Bragg, NC. He is Board Certified in Florida, Tennessee and South Carolina. Dr. Kepley provides comprehensive eye and vision care for all ages including treatment for eye illnesses and injuries. Dr. Kepley is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Florida Optometric Association, Southern Council of Optometrists, and past president of the Treasure Coast Optometric Society. He also served as President of the Florida Optometric Association in 2013-14, after serving on its Board of Trustees for eight years. Appointed by Governor Scott in 2016, he also serves as a member on the Florida State Board of Optometry.
Dr. Kepley was awarded “Florida’s Optometrist of the Year” in 2004, and “Florida’s Optometrist of the Decade” in 2016 by the Florida Optometric Association.
Dr. Kepley has practiced in Vero Beach for the past 34 years.
Tropical Eye Associates staff
Bruna is our newest addition as an ophthalmic assistant and new to Vero Beach. Bruna was born in Brazil and moved to Miami in 1992. She is trilingual and has 17 years of customer service experience. Bruna enjoys spending time with her 13 year old son and family. She also enjoys volunteering with children, seniors, and animals.