Our Team
Pamela Lynch, O.D.
Dr. Lynch is the owner of Coastal Woods Vision. She grew up in Brethren and is grateful to be serving her home county. Dr. Lynch completed externships at Battle Creek VA, Henry Ford OptimEyes, and the Duane Waters Hospital prior to gaining work experience at medically-oriented ophthalmology clinics and progressive optometry practices. As an optometry student, she was a member of SVOSH and had the privilege of going on a mission trip to Grenada. She looks forward to someday taking her family on a mission trip to provide eye care. She is a longtime member of the MOA and the AOA. Dr. Lynch provides high-quality, comprehensive eye care, ranging from pediatrics to specialty contact lenses. She also practices full-scope optometry with treatment of medical eye conditions such as diabetes, glaucoma, dry eye, and macular degeneration. Dr. Lynch served as a board member for Sandcastle’s Children Museum for several years. She is a member of Women Who Care in Manistee and Mason County. She enjoys spending time outside with her husband, Larry, two young children, Reese and Bennett, and dog, Lila.
Education:
BS Central Michigan University, 2008
OD Michigan College of Optometry, 2012
Brian Allen, O.D.
Dr. Allen’s interest in Lake Michigan, windsurfing, and the “Up North Lifestyle” led him to Manistee to practice Optometry. As an avid birder he participated in the acquisition of the Audubon House on Lakeshore Drive and local Audubon events. He is a former board member and current volunteer with the GTRCC and they had his help in acquiring beautiful land that will remain in its natural state and be enjoyed by future generations. Dr. Allen’s wife, Maripat, is a published playwright and often found acting on the Ramsdell Theatre stage. Both of his sons graduated from Onekama schools, college and now pursue careers in the non-profit sector and creative arts. Dr. Allen is a leading birder with national standing. He is in high demand for lectures and guiding local birding outings.
Education
BS Michigan State University, 1980
OD Michigan College of Optometry, 1986