About Us

Meet Our Eye Doctors & The Bailey Eye Care Family

Meet our Eye Doctors

Melissa L. Leoni, OD

Dr. Leoni was born and raised in Sonoma County, California. She is a graduate of the University of California, Davis and the Illinois College of Optometry. She completed a post-doctorate residency in ocular disease at the VA Medical Center in Huntington, WV. She practiced in Charleston, WV for two years prior to joining Bailey Eye Care.

Dr. Leoni was the Education Chair for the West Virginia Association of Optometric Physicians (WVAOP) from 2008-2012. In 2011 the WVAOP named her ‘Young Optometrist of the Year, and Optometrist of the Year in 2021. In 2011 she was appointed a board trustee for the WVAOP, was the President of the Executive Board in 2018 and is currently the Sponsorship Chair for the Association.

Dr. Leoni enjoys hiking, camping, traveling and spending time with her husband, Sean Wilson, their daughters, Madison and Sydney, and her adorable Boston Terrier, Gus. She joined Bailey Eye Care in 2007 and became the practice owner in 2014.

Kimberly Epling, OD

Dr. Epling was raised in Matewan, WV. She is a 1989 graduate of Matewan High School. She then went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairmont State University in Fairmont, WV. In 2000 she earned a Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. Epling has practiced in the area since 2000 and joined BEC in 2020. Her practice includes full scope comprehensive eye care, contact lens fitting, and diagnosis and management of ocular disease.

She is a member of the VVVAOP. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Chris and daughters Kacey, Kailyn, Brinley, and Braley.

Bryce Peek, OD

Dr. Bryce Peek is a native of southern West Virginia, graduating in 2014 from Princeton Senior High School. He continued his education at Concord University where he graduated Cum Laudae with a degree in Pre-Professional Biology. He completed his post-graduate education at the Kentucky College of Optometry where he graduated Summa Cum Laudae and was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa honor society.

He joined Bailey Eye Care in 2021 examining patients for routine comprehensive eye care. He also evaluates pediatric patients, manages and treats several ocular diseases, fits several types of contact lenses, utilizes advanced techniques to treat dry eye, and has found interest in myopia control.

Dr. Peek is an active member of the West Virginia Association of Optometric Physicians. In his free time he is an avid sports fan, enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling with his wife Sarah and son Reece.

Dalton Wentz, OD

Dr. Dalton Wentz grew up around an hour north of our practice, in Kenna, WV. He graduated from Ripley High School in 2015, and received his undergraduate degree from West Virginia University in Immunology and Medical Microbiology in 2020. In 2024, Dr. Wentz graduated from the prestigious Indiana University School of Optometry. Dr. Wentz spent time here as a student during his final year of optometry school, and knew he wanted to be back here!

He joined Bailey Eye Care in 2025, performing full scope optometric care including routine care, pediatrics, fitting multiple types of contact lenses, as well as management of acute and chronic ocular diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, or complications from diabetes.

Dr. Wentz is an active member of the West Virginia Association of Optometric Physicians. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, playing golf, exercising, and spending time with his friends and family including his fiancée Gabrielle, and their golden retriever, Denver.