Dr. Sara Petska
Dr. Sara Petska grew up in Grand Island, Nebraska and studied Chemistry at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She attended optometry school at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee where she graduated summa cum laude. As a student, Dr. Petska served as president of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society and was awarded honors for her clinical and academic achievements.
Dr. Petska's clinical training included an internship at The Eye Center in Memphis, Tennessee focusing on the treatment and management of ocular diseases, specialty contact lens fitting, and pediatric eye care. She completed additional internships at Vision Source Eyecare in Kansas City, Missouri and Moyes Eye Center in Independence, Missouri. Her extensive training in Kansas City was tailored toward diagnosing, treating, and managing various diseases of the eye including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma, disorders of the cornea, and ocular trauma.
Dr. Petska is a member of the Nebraska Optometric Association (NOA), Kansas Optometric Association (KOA), and the American Optometric Association (AOA). She is currently a member of Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society and enjoys attending educational lectures and symposiums to stay current on the latest advancements and achievements in her profession.
Providing eye care to under-served communities and individuals is important to Dr. Petska. She has volunteered at multiple medical clinics with Remote Area Medical to administer eye examinations and glasses to those in need. She was also affiliated with the local health clinic to provide diabetic screenings and eye health exams for uninsured individuals in her former community. She is currently a provider for InfantSee and See 2 Learn. These programs provide free eye exams for all children aged 6-12 months and 3 years old, respectively.
Dr. Petska and her husband, Chris, recently moved to the Omaha area from Kansas City, Missouri. After practicing optometry in a small, rural community outside of Kansas City, Dr. Petska is thrilled that her career is bringing her back to her home state. Dr. Petska enjoys spending time with family and her rescue dog, Sugar. She is an avid card player and enjoys playing board games. During her free time you will likely find her reading a good mystery novel or working on home renovation projects.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Melissa K.
This was our first visit to Gretna Vision Source. I was very impressed with all of the staff, especially Dr. Petska. The technology used was state of the art. I will definitely be recommending GVS to my friends and family!
Andrea B.
I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Gretna Vision Source. It was my first ever eye exam so I didn’t know what to expect. It was a breeze! All of the staff members I spoke with were so kind and extremely helpful. Dr. Petska is super sweet and knowledgeable. One of the girls helped me pick out some frames to suit my face and style, and I really appreciated her honest feedback! I’ll definitely be taking my kids here for their exams and would definitely recommend them to anyone!
Em S.
Dr. Petska was very good with my autistic son, she was patient and kind to him. Staff was very friendly too 😊
