RODNEY D. FAIR, OD, FAAO
Dr. Rod Fair grew up in Brighton, attended Hastings College in Nebraska and the Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California. After graduating in 1982 Dr. Fair attended the State University of New York in New York City for a residency in pediatric vision and vision therapy.
Dr. Fair is active in the community being a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Chamber of Commerce and the First Presbyterian Church. He is a past president of the Colorado Optometric Association. He has received the Young Optometrist of the year award, the Optometrist of the year award, the Distinguished Optometrist award and for the 1990’s was named Optometrist of the decade.
Dr. Fair is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry in which only 10% of optometrists have qualified for membership. An extensive course of case report writing and passing an examination is required for membership. The goal of the Academy of Optometry is to promote excellence and life long learning.
He is a member of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and has an interest in children’s vision and vision and learning, ocular disease treatment and contact lenses.
Dr. Rod enjoys skiing, gardening, reading, woodworking, the theater and spending time with his wife Monica and children Grant and Katrina.
CHERYL BAKER FEDEL, OD
Dr. Cheryl Baker Fedel joined Brighton Eye Associates in 2011, the same year that she graduated from optometry school and moved to beautiful Colorado. She was born and raised in the metro-Detroit area of Michigan. A proud Spartan, she graduated from Michigan State University Summa Cum Laude with High Honor and a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology. Dr. Baker Fedel then relocated to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where she attended Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. She graduated as Valedictorian of her class with a Doctorate of Optometry. Upon graduation, Dr. Baker Fedel also received the college’s prestigious Dean’s Award for both her clinical and scholastic achievements.
While in South Florida, Dr. Baker Fedel completed rigorous training emphasizing ocular disease at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. Many of her eye examinations were performed completely in Spanish, allowing her to effectively care for a diverse patient population.
Dr. Baker Fedel has extensive training in contact lenses, pediatrics, vision therapy, low vision, glaucoma, dry eye management, and primary care optometry. Dr. Baker Fedel is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Colorado Optometric Association. She is also lifetime members of Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society and Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society.
When not practicing optometry, Dr. Baker Fedel enjoys cooking, eating, and Colorado’s outdoor recreation. Some of her favorite activities include skiing, hiking, and camping with her husband, Jeff, and two rescue mutts.
La Dra. Baker Fedel puede examinar sus ojos en Espanol.
DR. YESSICA CAÑAS
Dr. Cañas grew up in Brighton, Colorado, and attended Brighton High School. She attended the University of Colorado Boulder, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Physiology with a certificate in Public Health. While at Boulder, she became an active member of Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority and the dance group Grupo Folclórico de Boulder. Dr. Cañas received her doctorate from Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She was a member of the American Optometric Student Association, an American Academy of Optometry Student Fellow since 2017, and a Student Chapter of Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity. Dr. Cañas is an active member of the Colorado Optometric Association. She is a 2024 graduate of the Lead On leadership training program through the Colorado Optometric Association.
Dr. Cañas enjoys all the wonderful outdoor activities the state has to offer. She enjoys running, biking, skiing, kayaking, hiking, travel and paddle boarding. She enjoys gardening and learning new recipes when not spending time with family. Dr. Cañas is bilingual in Spanish and English and loves to see new patients.
La Dra. Cañas, de padres mexicanos, creció en la ciudad de Brighton, Colorado. La doctora Cañas atendió nuestras escuelas locales, y dúrate su tiempo en la Preparatoria de Brighton, ella a trabajo en nuestra oficina como asistente de optometrista. Después de graduarse de la preparatoria la Dra. Cañas atendió la Universidad de Colorado Boulder, donde obtuvo su Bachillerato de Artes en Fisiología Integrativa con un certificado en Salud Publica. Durante su tiempo en Boulder ella fue parte de la hermandad Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority Inc. y del Grupo Folclórico de Boulder. Dra. Cañas atendió Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry donde graduó con su doctorado. Ella fue miembro de American Optometric Association, American Academy of Optometry Student Fellow desde el 2017 y Student Chapter of Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity. En 2024 la Dra. Cañas fue parte del programa LeadOn con la Asociación de Optometría de Colorado. La Dra. Cañas le encanta participar en todas las actividades que el estado de Colorado ofrece. Le gusta correr, andar en bicicleta, esquiar, kayak, senderismo, y surf de remo. Cuando no esta pasando tiempo con la familia, le gusta pasar tiempo en su jardín y aprender nuevas recetas de comida. ¡La Dra. Cañas es 100% bilingüe en inglés y español y le encanta atender nuevos pacientes!
RON G. FAIR, OD, FAAO
Dr. Ron Fair retired in January of 2011 after practicing in Brighton since 1959. He is serving as a consultant to Brighton Eye Associates however he is fully retired from providing patient care.
Dr. Ron Fair attended Penn State University and graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Dr. Fair entered practice in Brighton in 1959 after serving as a Doctor of Optometry in the United States Army.
He has served in many volunteer activities professionally and in the community. He is a Rotarian and is active in the Zion Lutheran Church in Brighton and helped organize building Habitat for Humanity Homes.
Dr. Ron is a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry, a past president of the Colorado Optometric Association, past president of the American Optometric Association, and past president of the National Academies of Practice.
Dr. Fair has an interest in general optometry, contact lenses, bifocal contact lenses, and prescribing devices for the visually impaired.
His passion when not practicing optometry is fly fishing on Colorado’s beautiful trout streams with his wife Patty.