Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: Colorado State University. Optometry School: Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing primary care optometry with experience in ocular disease and contact lenses. Hobbies: Guitar, lifting, running, woodworking.

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at Austin Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry Certifications/Awards: Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with his wife, Hiking, Traveling, Running, Watching sports, MMA Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at Austin. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By making sure no one walks out of their eye exam confused. Hobbies/Interests: hiking, traveling, running, watching sports, MMA, spending time with my wife.

Undergraduate Education: Cornell University, BA Economics; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, OD, MS Vision Rehabilitation; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, NC Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Master's Degree in Vision Rehabilitation/ Low Vision, Brilliant Futures Myopia Management Program certification; The reason I became an optometrist is because I grew up in an optometry family spending time at my father's and maternal grandfather's practice in New Jersey. I loved how they were able to help their patients see and educate people about their health. I am a problem solver and I love that optometry allows me to evaluate eye health issues and help people see their best. My favorite part of helping my patients is getting to know my patients and helping them find the best vision solutions for their needs. I have been caring for many of my patients for over 20 years and am thankful for the opportunity to participate in their health and vision care. In my spare time, I love to be outdoors: hiking, biking, enjoying nature. I also enjoy travel and the insight it provides into other cultures. I currently serve on the board of directors of Wayfinders, an organization that provides mentoring, summer camp opportunities and year round enrichment to high achieving low income students in Charlotte. Through Wayfinders, I am mentoring two teenage girls and I am sharing my passion for learning and exploration with them.

Dr. Hannah Lewis earned her B.S. in Public Health, with a minor in Chemistry, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She then obtained her Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry (NECO) in Boston, MA. To further enhance her training, Dr. Lewis completed an Ocular Disease residency at the W.G. Bill Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. She is passionate about improving her patients' quality of life through education on preventative ocular health and providing corrective treatments. Additionally, she is dedicated to serving her community by delivering excellent service and learning from its members. In her free time, Dr. Lewis enjoys playing indoor and outdoor volleyball, traveling, singing, and spending time with family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: University of Tennessee Martin. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry, 1994. Associations: American Optometric Association, Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians. Certifications: Diplomat, American Board of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Dr. Lewis has served patients of all ages in West Tennessee communities since 1994. As a board-certified optometric physician, she cares for a wide range of eye health and vision needs, from glasses and contact lens exams to complicated disease management cases using the fullest scope of optometric practice in Tennessee. Hobbies/Interests: In her spare time, you’ll find Dr. Lewis with her husband of 30+ years, Tim. They will probably be hanging out on their family farm, at the beach, or at church with some of their 4 children, daughters-in-law, and grandkids.

Undergraduate Education: Arcadia University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, and diagnosis and management of ocular diseases. Hollies/Interests: In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children.

Dr. Li was born in China and raised in Texas, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. She recieved her undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. She completed her clinical training at Southwest Vision Center and Kozlovsky Delay & Winter Eye Consultants, where she managed ocular diseases and provided pre and post-ocular surgical care. During time at school, she served as the President of Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association (OVDRA) and Sports Vision. She previously researched on color vision and publishing it in the journal "Eye". She is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and Texas Optometric Association (TOA). She also volunteered on a mission trip to Guatemala, where she provided eyecare to the underserved population of Chichicastenango. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages and aims to provide positive, impactful visual and ocular health solutions for patients' concerns. During her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with family.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you?: Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

Undergraduate Education: UNC- Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science in Biology with Minor in Chemistry; Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University; The reason I became an optometrist is because I always considered having a career in healthcare, but I ultimately chose optometry due to enjoying going to my own eye appointments throughout my lifetime. It is great not having shots or high pitch drills at an optometrist’s office! I strive to provide quality eye care to patients as other optometrists have done for me. My favorite part of helping my patients is seeing the smiles and appreciation on my patient's face even with a mask on. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, discovering new food, cooking, scenic walks, and spending time with friends and family.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science in Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering at The Ohio State University. Optometry School: The Ohio State University College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I am helping my patients live their best lives by providing comprehensive eye exams and educating them about their eye health. I like to ensure that I find the best prescription that suits their lifestyle and needs while monitoring for common eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic eye disease. Hobbies/Interests: Playing volleyball, playing piano/guitar, video games, cooking, exploring new cuisines and cultures.

Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry, Memphis Tennessee. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children (5 and over), diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, and diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease. Hobbies/interests: Hiking, fishing, bird watching, cooking, beach trips.

Dr. Lindsey attended The Ohio State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology in 1978. He then obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1983, also from The Ohio State University. He is a member of the Ohio Visual Foundation, Ohio Zone 4, Ohio Optometric Association, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Born and raised in Parma he then moved to the Cortland area after graduating from OSU. Dr. Lindsey has served his community over the last 30 years raising two children, volunteering at the local schools to aid in vision screenings and continuing his education to provide outstanding quality care to his patients.

Dr. Edward Ling is from Brooklyn, New York. He earned his Bachelor's degree from New York University in 1990. Dr. Ling attended graduate school for Molecular Biology and received his Doctorate's degree in Optometry from Nova Southeastern University in 1997. Dr. Ling is a Florida Board Certified Optometric Physician and has been practicing in the Daytona Beach area for over 20 years. Dr. Ling lives in Port Orange with his wife and three children. When not practicing Optometry, Dr. Ling enjoys tennis, photography, biking, and spending time with his family.

Dr. Lione has been providing top quality eyecare in Northern Virginia for over 20 years. Her passion lies in medical optometry and specialty contact lenses, specifically multi-focal contacts (for the over 40 crowd) and orthokeratology, a custom contact lens worn at night to control the progression of myopia in children and teens. Dr. Lione is honored to have been recognized by her patients and Loudoun Times Mirror as the “Best Eye Doctor” in Loudoun County for the past three years. According to Dr. Lione, “I truly enjoy my profession. It is so impactful to help people see their best and as a result, feel their best. I’ve been a part of this community for over 15 years and have loved getting to know my patients, their children, and their neighbors throughout this journey.” Dr. Lione lives in Loudoun County with her husband, children, and family dog. She enjoys attending her kid’s sporting events, staying in shape, and traveling.

Dr. Liss attended the University of Iowa where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Physiology and a minor in Aging and Longevity Studies. She then received her Doctorate in Optometry from the University of Missouri - St. Louis College of Optometry. On externships, she was trained to diagnose, treat and manage ocular diseases, such as diabetes, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Additionally, she received training in dry eye and contact lens. During her education, she attended Alcon’s Academy for Academic Excellence program in Fort Worth, TX and CooperVision Brilliant Future Graduate program in Chicago, IL. Upon graduation, she received awards for Clinical Excellence in Contact Lens and the Practice Excellence Scholarship. Dr. Liss is also a member of Beta Sigma Kappa, the International Optometric Honor Society. Dr. Liss is a licensed Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. She is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA). Dr. Liss is originally from a small town in Iowa. She moved down to Texas after graduation and enjoys baking, spending time outside, and traveling to new places.

Dr. Loe was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming. He is the son of an optometrist, which is where his passion for optometry began. He attended the University of Wyoming and graduated with a bachelor’s in Physiology. He moved to Phoenix in 2014 to pursue his Doctor of Optometry degree, where he focused on ocular disease and specialty contact lenses on his external rotations. Dr. Loe had great clinical experience at the following external rotation sites: Arizona Eye Institute (Phoenix, AZ); Fort Defiance Indian Health Hospital (Fort Defiance, AZ); Pinecone Vision Center (Sartell, Minnesota); Nationwide Medical Referral Center (Mesa, AZ). Dr. Loe is a member and on the board of directors for the Arizona Optometric Association. He, his wife, and their dog call the North Valley home. Dr. Loe has a passion for patient care and patient education. He enjoys the outdoors, golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: University of South Florida. Optometry School: Midwestern University-Arizona. Certifications/Awards: Clinical Externship Honors, Clinical Excellence Award in Contact Lenses. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By focusing on my patients’ needs and concerns, I can provide a standard of care that is uniquely catered to them. With this positive impact, patients have more of an opportunity to enjoy the wonders of life. Hobbies/Interests: Rollercoaster enthusiast; Community volunteering.

Undergrad education: Drake University - Bachelor's in Clinical and Applied Science - 2018; Optometry school: The Ohio State University College of Optometry - 2023; Residency: The Columbus/Chillicothe VAs - 2024. Dr. Lombardi first showed an interest in optometry at an early age, having decided he wanted to be a doctor and having gotten his first pair of glasses in 2nd grade. While at Drake he ran track while also working on his bachelor's and did his senior capstone project on vision screenings in daycares, kindergartens, and elementary schools. He went on to start optometry school after a year of working as an ophthalmic technician. After completing school, he started a residency in ocular disease with a minor focus on low vision. As a young, VA trained optometrist, he is striving to utilize the skills he acquired during his disease residency to the absolute highest level and to advocate for the highest scope possible in the profession. He also intends to give his patients the best quality healthcare he is capable of by constantly learning about the advancements and innovations being made and apply them to his clinical skills and practice.

Undergraduate Education: Valparaiso University; BS. Optometry School: Indiana University 1988. Professional Achievements and Associations; IOA/AOA. The reason I became an optometrist is: I am very myopic and as a teenager contact lenses really improved my life. My favorite part of helping my patients is: helping them to live their best lives. In my spare time, I enjoy: Traveling/biking/painting/spending time with my family.