Doctors & Staff
Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Vision Source OKC South the leading provider of vision care products and services in Oklahoma City.
Colby Ricks, O.D.
Dr. Ricks was born and raised in Blanchard, OK and graduated from Blanchard High School before going to Northeastern State University on a golf scholarship. Dr. Ricks is a graduate of Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry in Tahlequah, OK. During his last year of optometry school, Dr. Ricks received the honor of being named the outstanding fourth-year clinician for the class of 2015.
Dr. Ricks is currently serving as District 5 director for the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians, and he is serving on the Board of Directors for the South OKC Chamber of Commerce. In 2021 Dr. Ricks received the honor of being named Young Optometrist of the Year for the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians.
Dr. Ricks specializes in the management and treatment of ocular disease, contact lens fitting, and primary care optometry, as well as managing all types of refractive surgery patients.
Dr. Ricks, his wife Chelsea, and son Colter reside in Blanchard, OK. Dr. Ricks’ hobbies include spending time with his family, going to the lake, playing golf, and watching his son Colter play sports.
Travis Yadon, O.D.
Since 1978 Dr. Yadon, a native Oklahoman, has provided the highest quality eye care to South Oklahoma City. Dr. Yadon is a strong advocate of laser vision correction and uses lasers in treating ocular disease. Along with the other Vision Source doctors, Dr.Yadon treats ocular diseases such as glaucoma, eye infections and dry eye.
A native of Woodward, his undergraduate studies were at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva. He then attended Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee receiving a Doctor of Optometry degree in 1978. Upon graduation, Dr. Yadon joined the long-established practice of Drs. Smith and Hewett in South OKC. Vision Source OKC South continues a 72-year eye care legacy in South Oklahoma City.
He has served his profession as Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians (OAOP) District V Director, OAOP ten-year Board member, and member of the Medical Advisory Committee of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. He was named Outstanding Optometric Physician of the Year in 1998. The OAOP Distinguished Service Award was presented to him in 2016. He served on the Board of the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians as Treasurer for nine years.
He is a 43-year member of the Capitol Hill Lions Club, having served in every office including President, and was named Lion of the Year in 2001. Leisure time activities include gardening, bonsai, and table tennis (2021 Gold Medal, Oklahoma Senior State Games). Dr. Yadon and wife, Lynn, live in South OKC and have two adult children and two grandchildren.
Savannah Caro, O.D.
Dr. Savannah Caro grew up in Ardmore, Oklahoma where she attended Ardmore High School and graduated as a valedictorian. She then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Southwestern College where she graduated as Salutatorian of her class while being a 4-year member of the varsity tennis team.
Dr. Caro continued her education at Southern College of Optometry and graduated Summa Cum Laude. During her time at Southern College of Optometry, she received the Southwest Contact Lens Society Endowed Scholarship, a First-year and Second-year Basic Science Award, and was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society.
Dr. Caro is passionate about eye care and helping patients with their vision needs. She has an interest in primary care optometry, with a focus on glasses, and contact lenses. She loves helping patients find solutions to help them see their best!
Dr. Caro loves spending time with her husband Mick, their daughter Mia, and their dogs Luna and Piper. They enjoy hiking, playing tennis, traveling, and exploring new restaurants.
Lori McKinney – Benefits Administrator
Lori is our Benefits Administrator. She has been with our office since December 2007. Her duties include filing insurance claims, obtaining authorizations, billing duties, helping the technicians with patients, and working the front desk and optical. Lori is also the VSR facilitator for the office. When she’s not at the office, she enjoys hunting fishing, and spending time with her family.
Misty Courtney – Optical Manager
Misty is the optical manager here at Vision Source OKC South. She has been in the optometric field since 1991 and is very passionate about optometry and loves what she does. Misty says she loves being able to help patients and provide them with the best eye care experience. Misty is CPO certified in optical, and she has served as the Chairman of the Oklahoma Paraoptometrics for the last 2 years. When she is not at work, Misty LOVES spending time with her family and all of her grandchildren!
Rosa Garcia – Optician
Rosa joined Vision Source OKC South in 2019 as a technician / optician. She has been in the optometry field for 20 years and enjoys helping and caring for patients on a daily basis. Her primary duties are assisting patients with their frame and lens selections, filing insurance, and screening patients for the doctor in pretest. When Rosa is not working at VSOKCS she loves spending time baking, being outdoors at family gatherings, and watching her children and grandchildren playing the sports they love.
Lily Salas – Optician
Lily, an experienced optician with over 10 years in the optical field, joined the Vision Source OKC South team in 2022. She takes pride in helping people find the perfect pair of glasses that suit their style. Outside of work, Lily is a busy soccer mom, juggling her son’s sports schedule. She also enjoys spending quality time with her daughter and husband, participating in fun family activities.
Jennifer Elliott – Receptionist
Jennifer is the receptionist here at Vision Source OKC South. She has been with VSOKCS since September 2016. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys spending quality time with her family and watching/playing with her grandkids!
Kelci Bridwell – Technician
Kelci has been an optometric technician since 2021 before joining the Vision Source OKC South team in 2024. Kelci earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. She plans to continue her education at Northeastern State University and obtain her Optometry Degree. In her free time, Kelci enjoys attending country music events.
Alondra Arrioja – Technician
Alondra is a part-time technician at Vision Source OKC South, where she enjoys guiding patients through their exams and learning more about them. She is also a full-time student at Mid-America Christian University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management. She graduated from high school in 2024, earning an Associate of Science through Oklahoma City Community College’s concurrent program. In her free time, Alondra loves spending time with her family, exercising, and indulging in her love for photography.