Meet the Doctors
Dr. Kelsey Buford
Optometrist/Owner
Dr. Buford is originally from Mt. Vernon, South Dakota and graduated from Mount Marty College in Yankton, SD with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2015 before going on to graduate from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2019.
Dr. Buford has completed extensive training in the diagnosis and management of various ocular conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and glaucoma. She is also very passionate about eyecare in children, especially pediatrics and vision therapy and hopes to add aesthetics, dry eye specialties, and vision therapy to the clinic soon.
Dr. Buford was a faculty member at NSUOCO before founding Fort Gibson Family Eyecare and she continues to use that same education style to help her patients learn and understand their eye health. She enjoys taking the time to personally get to know her patients and she believes and advocates for preventive care to sustain great vision and quality of life.
Dr. Buford is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians (OAOP), and Optometric Vision Development and Rehab Association (OVDRA). She is an Infantsee and Curesight Provider as well as an Oklahoma State Advocate for the InfantSEE program. Dr. Buford is also an active member of the Ft. Gibson Chamber of Commerce and is committed to serving both patients and the community.
Dr. Buford is married to her husband, Jace, and they have two children, Jentry and Johnse. She enjoys helping her husband on their ranch, reading a good book, and spending time with friends and family. She is excited to bring her outgoing personality and passion for helping others to the town of Fort Gibson.
Dr. Jayton Salmans
Dr. Salmans is originally from Hanston, Kansas, a small town near Dodge City. He earned his bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Kansas State University. He went on to complete his Doctor of Optometry degree at Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2025.
Dr. Salmans has clinical interests in surgical procedures, specialty contact lens fittings, pediatric eye care, and dry eye therapy. His journey into optometry was shaped by a close relationship with his grandmother, whose battle with cancer inspired him to pursue a career in healthcare. While working for an optometrist in Kansas, he discovered how eye care could play a role in early detection of systemic diseases, including cancer. That experience solidified his passion for optometry and its powerful impact on patients’ overall health and quality of life.
He is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians (OAOP), as well as an InfantSEE provider. He is committed to delivering exceptional care to patients of all ages.
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Outside the office, Dr. Salmans enjoys golfing, spending time outdoors, especially on the lake, and watching movies. He lives in Fort Gibson with his wife Danielle and their dog Griffin. His family is thrilled to be welcoming a daughter in August 2025!!
He looks forward to serving the Fort Gibson community for years to come.
