Our Team
Our Team
Our Team
Our Team
Our Team
Meet the Team
Dr. Tiffany Kruger
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Fellowship trained in:
Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
Dr. Kruger was raised nearby in Freeport, FL, graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Microbiology and minoring in Chemistry. She attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, FL, and subsequently moved to Las Vegas, NV, to complete an Internal Medicine Internship and Ophthalmology Residency. She was awarded the Outstanding Intern of 2008 and served as Chief Resident in 2012. The following year, she completed a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus at Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, MI, through Kresge Eye Institute - Wayne State University. Dr. Kruger enjoys spending time with her husband and Huskies, playing the piano for local churches, boating and fishing, white water rafting, and traveling.
Misty Thompson
Office Manager
Misty has served as our Office Manager since 2017 and brings over 25 years of experience in the medical field, having begun her career in 2000. Her knowledge, leadership, and dedication play a vital role in the smooth operation of our practice. Outside of work, Misty is a proud mother and grandmother to two daughters, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandson. She enjoys spending time outdoors, working in her yard, playing games with family, traveling with her sister and being active in her church.
VICTORIA KARL
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Victoria was a “military brat”, and she traveled to multiple states and countries. She also learned a few languages along the way. After college, marriage, and having children, she began her career as an ophthalmic technician in 1998. She has previously worked at Nemours Children’s Clinic in Jacksonville, FL and South Georgia Eye Partners in Valdosta, GA. Victoria started working at Okaloosa Ophthalmology in 2020 and says she is now thoroughly enjoying her new work family. She says she loves being a part of improving people’s vision. During her free time, she volunteers and assists with technician support groups. She also loves to bake, fly with her husband who is a pilot, camp, and attend to her houseful of pets.
Crystal Nichols
Surgery Coordinator
Crystal is our Surgery Coordinator, and she also does insurance verifications for our office. She has extensive work experience, starting with optometry in 2011 and later joining our office in 2019. Crystal says that her favorite part of this job is helping people get the care they need. She has been happily married for over 20 years, and she has two very loveable pups at home. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys reading or fishing in the Gulf and in the local rivers.
Dana
Receptionist
Dana is one of our welcoming receptionists at Okaloosa Ophthalmology. She graduated from Crestview High School in 2002 and studied at Northwest Florida State College to receive her medical billing and coding certification. Dana has been working in the medical field for 15 years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 wonderful daughters. They love cooking together and being anywhere near the water and out in the sunshine!
Megan
Receptionist
You’ll see Megan at the Receptionist Desk here at Okaloosa Ophthalmology. Originally from Kansas, Megan has lived all over the country, which includes Texas, Washington, Tennessee, Arizona, and now Florida, as a military spouse. Megan has worked in the medical field on and off since 2007, but also has her real estate license and para-professional certification as she loves working around children. In her free time, Megan likes reading, attending her children’s sporting events, and tending to her family’s numerous pets which include a dog, a cat, a tortoise, 16 chickens and honey bees.
Jennifer
Clinic Coordinator
Jennifer has lived most of her life in Florida, but spent lots of time with extended family in upstate NY and enjoys having in-laws in VA. She had ambitions of becoming an Optometrist when she went to school and earned her bachelor's in psychology at UWF. Jennifer started working in the world of eyes almost 20 years ago and has enjoyed the ride! She began as an Ophthalmic technician and transitioned into a Clinical Supervisor. She and her husband started a family shortly after that, and she became a proud stay at home mom of 2 boys. Jennifer is now excited to work back in the medical field with Dr. Kruger and her amazing staff! In her spare time, she and her husband enjoy being outside watching their boys ride dirt bikes and ATVS. She truly loves baking, DIY projects, organizing, and watching football!
Layne
Ophthalmic Scribe
Layne is one of our ophthalmic scribes. She began her career in optometry in 2022 before transitioning into ophthalmology to pursue her deeper passion for eye health. In 2024, Layne relocated to Florida with her partner and daughter. Originally from Texas and raised in Missouri, she is an avid baseball fan. Go ’Stros! When she’s not in clinic, Layne enjoys reading, watching baseball, and spending time outdoors with her family.
Caitlin Schroeder
Ophthalmic Technician
Coming soon
Gabriela Osuna
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Kayla Moore
Ophthalmic Technician
Born and raised in DeFuniak Springs, I began my career in eye care in 2014 as an optometrist assistant. I later attended Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida, where I completed the Opticianry program, earning my Associate of Science degree along with several additional certifications. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my daughter and family, cooking, gardening, and being active in my church. I am passionate about continually expanding my knowledge in the field of ophthalmology and am grateful for every opportunity to grow and serve patients.
Alejandra
Receptionist
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