Kellie Bassion, O.D., F.A.A.O.
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Kellie Bassion, O.D., F.A.A.O.

Glaucoma, Primary Care Optometry, and Contact Lenses

  • PRIMARY SPECIALTY

Optometrist & Glaucoma Care

  • PRACTICE LOCATIONS

Heath Brook Office, Dunnellon Office & Fenney Office

  • LICENSE & NPI

FL License #OPC4821
NPI #1861826679

  • BOARD CERTIFIED

American Academy of Optometry

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4.9 ★★★★★ (1564)
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4.9 ★★★★★ (213)

About Dr. Bassion

Kellie Bassion, O.D., F.A.A.O., is a native Central Floridian. She graduated with honors from the University of Central Florida before graduating as a Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society member from Nova Southeastern University.

During her residency, Dr. Bassion enjoyed teaching students in their clinical rotations in both primary care and low vision clinics. She also had the pleasure of lecturing in many different settings, including to faculty, students, and abroad in Ireland.

Dr.Bassion has been working at Ocala Eye since 2021, focusing primarily on Glaucoma patients working alongside Dr.ElMallah. As a team, Dr.ElMallah and Dr.Bassion review cases together and work in tandem to treat all their patients. Patients scheduled to see Dr.ElMallah may see both of them or just one of them. In addition to her work with Glaucoma patients, Dr. Bassion works a few days a week seeing primary care optometry patients in Dunnellon.

Dr.Bassion has also obtained her fellowship from the American Academy of Optometry.

Outside the office, Dr. Bassion enjoys spending time with her family and two children. She is an avid reader and enjoys cooking, yoga, and spending time outdoors.

Specialties & Conditions Treated

  • Primary Specialty

Glaucoma, Primary Care Optometry, and Contact Lenses

Optometry

Primary Care Optometry

Glaucoma

  • Conditions Treated
  • Glaucoma & Ocular Hypertension
  • Refractive Errors including Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, & Astigmatism
  • Contact Lens Fittings
  • Low Vision & Geriatric Eye Care
  • Age-Related Vision Changes
  • Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Disorders
  • Surgical & Medical Procedures
  • General Eye Exams

LASIK

Laser vision correction designed to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses.

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Dry Eye Treatment

Personalized therapies to relieve burning, irritation, and blurry vision caused by dry eye disease.

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Education, Training & Certifications

Nova Southeastern University

Residency in Primary Care with Emphasis in Low Vision/Geriatrics

Nova Southeastern University

O.D.

Nova Southeastern University

B.S. – Vision Science

University of Central Florida

B.S. – Molecular Biology and Microbiology

University of Central Florida

B.S. – Psychology

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Optometry

American Optometric Association

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Practice Locations & Hours

Heath Brook

  • 4414 SW College Rd, Suite #1462
    Ocala, FL 34474

  • 352-622-5183

  • Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Dunnellon

  • 11352 N. Williams St, #201A Dunnellon, FL 34432

  • 352-622-5183

  • Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Fenny

  • 4508 Warm Springs Avenue
    Wildwood, FL 34785

  • 352-622-5183

  • Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Patient Reviews & Testimonials

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Recent Patient Testimonials

“Dr. Bassion is professional and friendly. She carefully reviewed all of my medical documentation and the assessments done at Ocala Eye. She carefully listens and explains a treatment plan that is easily understood. I’m grateful she is at Ocala Ete.”

Steven Leilich

Aug 2026

“Felt very comfortable with Dr. Bassion for our first time meeting for my post-op exam. Asked my questions and received the answers with patience without any hesitation. Excellent.”

Carol Trought

Aug 2026

“Dr Bassion is great she was very personal she made me feel at ease during my examination and she answered all my questions. I hope I can see her on my next visit to Ocala Eye”

Jack Milazzo

Feb 2026

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What Dr. Bassion’s Patients Are Saying

“This was the most professional organization that I have worked with. Everyone is on the same page to get the job done efficiently and effectively.”

-George P

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Bassion’s role in treating glaucoma at Ocala Eye?

Dr. Bassion works closely with Dr. Mohammed ElMallah, a fellowship-trained glaucoma surgeon, to manage and treat glaucoma patients. They work in tandem, meaning patients benefit from a collaborative approach—receiving expert ongoing medical management and monitoring from Dr. Bassion, while having direct access to surgical interventions with Dr. ElMallah if needed.

F.A.A.O. stands for Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Achieving this fellowship is a rigorous process that requires passing comprehensive exams and demonstrating clinical excellence. It signifies that Dr. Bassion practices at the highest level of optometric care and is committed to lifelong learning.

After completing optometry school, Dr. Bassion chose to undergo an additional residency at Nova Southeastern University focusing specifically on primary care, low vision, and geriatrics. This advanced training equips her with specialized skills to help older adults and patients with significant vision loss maximize their remaining sight and maintain their independence.

Yes. Dr. Bassion specializes in contact lens fittings as a core part of her primary care optometry practice. Whether you need standard soft lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism, or multifocal contacts for presbyopia, she will precisely measure your eyes to ensure a comfortable and healthy fit.

As an Optometrist (O.D.), Dr. Bassion provides primary medical eye care. She diagnoses and medically manages conditions like glaucoma, prescribes medications, and performs comprehensive vision exams for glasses and contacts. If a patient requires eye surgery (like cataract removal or LASIK), she refers them to one of Ocala Eye’s surgical Ophthalmologists (M.D.s) and often co-manages their post-operative care.

Yes. Dr. Bassion has a strong background in academic optometry. During her residency, she taught students in their clinical rotations for both primary care and low vision clinics. She has also lectured extensively in many different settings, including to faculty and students in the U.S. and internationally in Ireland.

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