Dr. Blankenship earned his Doctorate of Optometry degree in 2006 from the University of Missouri-St Louis College of Optometry. His training included a focus on ocular disease, contact lens fitting and LASIK co-management. Prior to joining Hill Vision Services, he practiced in a multidisciplinary ophthalmology setting in Poplar Bluff, MO. Dr. Blankenship pays special attention to providing the most comprehensive, personalized care possible. He is a certified optometrist serving both the Creve Coeur and Lake St. Louis locations.

His areas of interest include the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease, specialty contact lens fitting, dry eye treatment and family vision care. He enjoys offering comprehensive vision services to his patients from glasses and contact lenses to LASIK and premium intraocular implants. He is a member of the St. Louis Optometric Society, Missouri Optometric Association and American Optometric Association.