About Our Practice in Watertown

Dr. Melanie (Borns) Weiss was born and raised in Watertown, SD. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1990 and went on to receive her Bachelor of Biology from Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. She then obtained her Doctorate of Optometry from the Pacific University College of Optometry in 1998. Dr. Weiss opened Weiss Eyecare Clinic in July 2003. She has special interests in routine eye care, specialty contact lenses, pediatrics, foreign body removals, glaucoma management, and dry eye treatments.

Dr. Weiss is a proud wife to her husband, Paul, and a loving mother to her 3 daughters, Becca, and twins, Abby and Allie. Outside of work, Dr. Weiss is giving a “Vision Of Hope” to students and the public as she educates them on opiate addiction and recovery by sharing her personal story.

Dr. Weiss enjoys taking time with her patients to explain the results of their eye exams, describe their options, and listen to their eye care needs. Because maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership, we encourage you to ask questions and share your health information, which could be vital for monitoring, diagnosing, and treating potential vision problems.

Kristina is our ABO-certified optician and certified paraoptometric assistant. She has been a member of the Weiss Eyecare team since 2004. She enjoys staying up-to-date on the latest lenses and technology available so that our patients can benefit from an informed eye care experience.

Kristina is married and has twin boys, Garrett and Wyatt. She and her husband live in the South Shore area with their dog, horses, and cattle. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

You can email Kristina any questions at:

insurance@weisseyecareclinic.com

Sarah is one of the ophthalmic technicians who performs your pretesting before you see Dr. Weiss. Sarah grew up in Watertown, where she graduated from SDSU in 2013 and LATC in 2015.

Sarah keeps busy these days by planning for her wedding in October! She also has a little boy named Liam, who is a very active toddler!

In her spare time, Sarah enjoys baking, camping, hunting, and spending time with friends and family.

You can email Sarah with any questions at:

sarahp@weisseyecareclinic.com

Allie is our patient coordinator. She happily greets patients as they enter the clinic and helps address all our patients’ needs.

Allie grew up in Watertown, where she graduated from LATC with a Business Entrepreneurship Degree in 2021.

Allie has a Dalmatian named Banks, who requires all of Allie’s love and attention. In her spare time, she enjoys thrift shopping, cooking, working out, and spending time with her significant other and family.

You can email Allie with any questions at:

alliew@weisseyecareclinic.com

Becca is our technician who performs all of the dry eye treatments offered at our office. She educates patients on their treatment options and proper aftercare. Becca enjoys providing relief for our dry eye patients.

Becca grew up in Watertown and graduated from Watertown High School. She has two Golden Retrievers named Sutton and Parker, and a Border Collie named Sparky, who keep her very busy. In her spare time, Becca enjoys cooking, cleaning, and spending time with her dogs.

You can email Becca with any questions at:

beccaw@weisseyecareclinic.com

Allison is one of the patient coordinators. She greets patients with a bright smile and assists them with any questions and concerns they may have.

Allison grew up in Ivanhoe, MN, and graduated from Canby Public High School. She recently moved to Watertown with her significant other, Nathan. They adopted their first dog, Houston, from Glacial Lakes Humane Society in November, and he has all her attention.

In her spare time, you can find Allison cleaning, baking, cuddling with Houston, or singing for anyone to hear.

You can email Allison with any questions at:

reception2@weisseyecareclinic.com

Emma, our Administrative Assistant, supports us by managing accounts payable, implementing new technology, organizing staff activities, and coordinating Dr. Weiss’s personal schedule.

Originally from Henry, SD, she holds degrees in Business and Human Resources Management from LATC.

Currently residing in Watertown with her boyfriend, Emma shares her home with three cats: Nacho, Bean, and Churro. Outside of work, she indulges in playing board games, traveling, and baking. An avid cruise enthusiast, Emma is already mapping out her next adventure.

For any inquiries, feel free to reach out to Emma at:

emmat@weisseyecareclinic.com.

Jordyn is one of our opticians and has a passion for helping others see clearly. She ensures personalized attention and high-quality eyewear solutions for each patient.

Originally from Sioux Falls, SD, Jordyn moved to Watertown in 2019. Beyond work, she enjoys fishing, diving into literature, and cherishing moments with loved ones around a campfire or exploring the outdoors.

Her adventurous spirit extends to travel, where she embraces diverse cultures. In her downtime, Jordyn showcases her creativity in the kitchen and collects vintage treasures, particularly classic Pyrex cookware. At home, she’s accompanied by her faithful feline companions, Hulk and Thor.

You can email Jordyn at:

optical@weisseyecareclinic.com

Haley is a key member of our team as one of our Optometric Technicians and our sole Contact Lens Technician.

She is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, assisting with vision tests, and expertly fitting contact lenses to ensure the best eye care solutions. With her keen attention to detail and friendly, professional demeanor, Haley creates a welcoming and supportive environment for every patient.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and pets and loves to crochet, always finding new projects to work on.

Feel free to reach out to Haley with any questions at:

haleyj@weisseyecareclinic.com