MEET THE DOCTORS
About The Visual Connection
At The Visual Connection, each optometrist and staff member concentrates on providing friendly, caring, and knowledgeable family eye care. In addition to exams for eyeglass or contact lenses, we offer many eye health services.
- Diabetic eye evaluations
- Diagnoses and treatment of glaucoma
- Diagnoses and treatment of conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye
- Foreign body removal
- Surgical referral
- Pre-operative evaluation
- Post-surgical care for cataracts and LASIK procedures
We also offer a wide selection of eyeglass frames, as well as contact lenses and color contact lenses. Frames come in many styles and designs, including everything from single-vision lenses to multi-focal lenses. We are part of the Vision Source network of optometric practices.
You'll find the latest trends in fashions as well as classic designs for men, women, and children.
Dr. Michael J. McKinney
After 45 years of eye care to the community, Dr. McKinney has retired and is adjusting to life with more free time. We thank him for his many years of service.
Dr. David B. Whitemarsh
Dr. Whitemarsh is a native of the Pacific Northwest, born and raised in Puyallup, WA. He received his bachelor's degree from Western Washington University and graduated from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN, in 2008.
He is passionate regarding all aspects of optometry from primary eye care to ocular disease management. In his spare time, Dr. Whitemarsh enjoys skiing, camping, swimming, and cheering on the Mariners and Seahawks.
However, his greatest joy comes from spending time with his family.
Dr. David Lasater
Dr. David Lasater was born and raised in Washington State and has been in practice for 30 years. He received his bachelor’s degree from Washington State University and graduated from Southern College of Optometry in May 1990.
While studying for his Doctorate of Optometry he became a member of the Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanities (VOSH) and served in Costa Rica.
Dr. Lasater was an honored member of the US Army Reserve Officer Medical Corps and had managed optometry care for Service Members going to and from Afghanistan and Iraq. He has advocated for the eye care needs of deploying soldiers at the level of the Pentagon to establish policy and procedures.
Dr. Lasater is a father to six adult children and eleven grandchildren.
Dr. Lasater lives on Harstine Island and enjoys family time on his country acres. He enjoys fishing and hikinh as part of living in the Northwest and he delights in sharing the solitude of his home with his large family.
Dr. Zachary Nelson
Dr. Nelson was born and raised in Michigan and moved to Washington State in October of 2022. He earned his bachelor's degree in biology from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI and graduated from Arizona College of Optometry at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ.
While in Optometry school he became a member of the Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanities (VOSH) and served the people of Meoqui, Chihuahua in Mexico.
Dr. Nelson has worked in many fields of optometry, including; primary care, contact lens, ocular disease, among others.
In his spare time he likes golfing and hiking. He is a sports fan and loves watching all professional and collegiate sports, especially golf and football. When Dr. Nelson isn't golfing or watching sports; he enjoys spending time gardening and tending to his chickens on his seven acres with his fiancé and three dogs."
Trust Our Friendly and Dedicated Staff of Professionals
For many years, the professional staff at The Visual Connection has served the needs of patients on the Kitsap Peninsula. They are especially skilled at helping you find the right frame to fit your face and lifestyle.
If you ever need a frame adjustment, the service is always FREE so stop in any time.
Same-day appointments are often available and we also accept walk-in clients at our two locations. Most major insurance company policies are accepted, as well. Call us in Bremerton at 360-479-2020 or Belfair at 360-275-2020.