Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: Elizabethtown College. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. The reason I became an optometrist is: My own vision problems when I was younger made me want to help patients the same way my childhood optometrist helped me. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Detecting ocular disease before it has a significant impact on vision. In my spare time, I enjoy: Exercising, fishing, watching sports, and spending time with family.

Undergraduate Education: University of Delaware. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. The reason I became an optometrist is: I always knew I wanted to be in the medical field but was unsure of where exactly I wanted to end up. I shadowed a local optometrist in college and never looked back! My favorite part of helping my patients is: There is no better feeling than watching someone put on their first pair of glasses! In my spare time, I enjoy: Reading, traveling, and spending time with family.

Undergraduate Education: University of Georgia BSEH Cum Laude. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Dr. Kreide is active in her church, supports a local food pantry, and donates items to feed the homeless. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, spending time with family, fine cross stitch, and scrapbooking.

Undergraduate Education: The Ohio State University; Bachelor of Science. Optometry School: The Ohio State University College of Optometry; 2012. Professional Achievements and Associations: Memberships; American Optometric Association, WV Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: No specific certified specialties but on a day-to-day basis I treat and diagnose glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, remove corneal foreign bodies. Fit hard and soft contact lenses. Also see children of all ages. The reason I became an optometrist is: Having a sibling that is an optometrist and 15 years older, I was introduced to the profession at an early age. I was able to see “behind the scenes” and was immediately interested in the profession. I always gravitated towards the sciences in school and as I progressed through my education, it became clearer that optometry was the perfect fit. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Giving a patient his or her first pair of glasses, especially kids. Their reaction to seeing the world clear for the first time is priceless. Also, being informed by a parent that a child’s school performance has improved because of his or her glasses is something that never gets old. In my spare time, I enjoy: Playing golf; Spending time with my wife and kids.

Undergraduate Education: Ohio University; Bachelor of Science. Optometry School: The Ohio State University College of Optometry; 1997. Professional Achievements and Associations: West Virginia Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Full scope primary care Optometry. The reason I became an optometrist is: Help people see their best. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Helping them see their best. In my spare time, I enjoy: Playing golf.

Undergraduate Education: UMBC; Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. Optometry Southern College of Optometry; Graduated 1997. Professional Achievements and Associations: Deans list in Optometry School; Member AOA; Member VOA; Member MOA. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: TPA certified. The reason I became an optometrist is: To have the same impact on making my patients see better like my optometrist had on me as a child. My favorite part of helping my patients is: The joy I see in my patients faces when seeing 20/20 becomes a reality! In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my daughters and traveling.

Dr. Krivacic attended University of Texas and The University of Houston. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1981 and MBA from Texas Tech University in 2011. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Texas Optometric Association and the North Texas Optometric Society. Dr. Krivacic is the current president of 1st Eyecare and long time member and treasure of the Irving Sunrise Rotary Club. He has also participated in the initial FDA studies for laser surgery. Dr. Krivacic’s hobbies include playing tennis and golf, as well as traveling. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Paige, and their English Bulldogs.

Undergraduate Education: Binghamton University, B.S. Integrative Neuroscience; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Member of the Maryland Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: MiSight Certified; Specialties include treatment & management of ocular conditions including Dry Eye & Glaucoma, as well as routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, and diabetic eye exams; What drives your passion for optometry? After seeing Macular Degeneration change my grandmother's life, it has been my goal and mission to care for and preserve my patients' vision - a sense that we often take for granted. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I strive to provide my patients with the highest quality of eye care, the latest technology and resources, and educating them on the importance of healthy habits so that their vision can be the best possible. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring that my patients are happy and satisfied. How are you impacting your local community? I hope to educate the public on the importance of regular eye exams, volunteer at vision screenings, and take part in mission trips abroad. Hobbies/Interests: Exercising, traveling, and spending time with loved ones, family, and friends.

Undergraduate Education: University of Norther Iowa. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing excellent primary eyecare to patients for 38 years. Hobbies/Interests: Fishing, golf, poker. Spending as much time as possible with two wonderful grandchildren.

Adalina Kulbak is an optometrist with thirty years of experience in eye care. Adalina received her Bachelors in Science at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois before attending Illinois College of Optometry where she would earn her Doctrine of Optometry. Her experience has cultivated her comprehensive understanding of family and individual ophthalmologic screening, fitting, and disease management. Her most recent endeavor, small business ownership, taught her the balance between examination, diagnosis, treatment, and the marketing of additional services including cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eyes. She is fluent in English, Russian, proficient in Hebrew and Polish. Dr. Kulbak lives with her husband Mark, and her dog Charlie and has two grown children.

Undergraduate Education: University of Missouri. Optometry School: Inter American University Puerto Rico. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By ensuring that all my patients receive thorough comprehensive exams and providing them with the necessary recommendations to see their best. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: Spending time outdoors with my family.

Dr. Reshmi Kurup is a dedicated optometrist with a passion for improving vision and eye health. She completed her undergraduate studies at SUNY Binghamton in the selective 3/4-year joint degree program with SUNY College of Optometry, earning her BA in Biology in three years. She then earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry, where she received extensive training in ocular disease, primary care, and specialized treatments. Dr. Kurup completed her residency at the Hudson Valley VA, focusing on ocular disease and primary care. She later achieved Fellowship status with the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) by meeting rigorous requirements, including residency completion, peer-reviewed case reports, a published poster, and passing an intensive oral examination. Prior to MyEyeDr., Dr. Kurup has worked for several years at a solo optometrist practice, building a loyal and growing patient base. Outside of optometry, she enjoys dancing, creating art, and traveling with her husband. She is committed to providing personalized, compassionate care to all her patients, ensuring their eye health and well-being are always a priority.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland-B.S. Psychology, B.S. Zoology. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry 1982. The reason I became an optometrist is: Help my fellow man overcome their visual problems. My favorite part of helping my patients is: optimizing their lives thru seeing their best. In my spare time, I enjoy: Travel, working out and spending time with my dogs.

Dr. Bhagyashree Lad is a Therapeutic Optometrist and a certified Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Health from the University of Houston. She then went on to continue her Doctorate of Optometry degree at Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Lad completed her externship at Eye Center of Texas focusing pre- and post-operative management of cataract and other refractive surgeries, treating and managing ocular disease, Glaucoma, and retinal pathology. She also completed her rotation at VA Outpatient Clinic in Jacksonville Florida where she concentrated in primary care, fitting contact lenses and low vision. Dr. Lad enjoys spending quality time with family, traveling and trying new foods.

Undergraduate Education: University of California, Santa Barbara. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. Honors/Membership: Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society, Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society. Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, exploring museums, reading, trying new restaurants, and traveling.