Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina, Asheville. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma and ocular diseases. What drives your passion for optometry? When I was a child and could not see well, I went to see an eye doctor, and he prescribed glasses for me. That’s when I knew wanted to help people to see and live a disease-free life. How are you helping patients live their best lives? It brings me joy to help my patients attain their best vision and quality of life. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? It lifts my heart to help a child no longer struggle in school. How are you impacting your local community? By providing access to quality vision care. Hobbies/Interests: I love playing golf with my father as well as playing guitar. I also love dogs, and I have three, German shepherd, huskimo, and a Pomeranian.

Undergraduate Education: Queens College, NY. Optometry School: SUNY. Hobbies/Interests: animals, horses, history, and experiencing new places.

Dr. Kenny Fritz Jr. attended Cardinal Stritch University and is a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry. He’s an optometrist at MyEyeDr. in West Allis, WI and looks forward to serving his community with excellent eye care for of all their vision health needs.

Undergraduate Education: Angelo State University. Optometry School: University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? As a San Angelo native, I want to ensure that everyone here attains the best vision possible in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. I encourage all my patients to ask any questions they have about vision, so that they may better understand their eyes.

A New Hampshire native, Dr. Fuller graduated from The University of New Hampshire with a Biology degree in 2012. He completed his Optometry training at the New England College of Optometry in Boston. His doctoral training included externships at the VA in Manchester, NH; The Dorcester House Community Health Center; and special populations in the Boston area including low vision and pediatric communities. Dr. Fuller is interested in the management of diabetic eye disease, pediatric eye care, and glaucoma. Dr. Fuller is a member of the American Optometric Association and the New Hampshire Optometric Association. Dr. Fuller lives in Dover with his wife and two young children. Dr. Fuller is an avid golfer, Boston sports fan, and loves trying out new recipes in the kitchen.

Dr. Jade FungQuee completed her bachelor degree of Biomedical Science at the University of South Florida and went on to earn her Doctorate of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University. She has been proudly serving patients with MyEyeDr. since 2021. Dr. FungQuee is an active member of the Florida Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association, and the Hillsborough Society of Optometrists. Outside of the office, she enjoys running, visiting Disney, and spending quality time with her husband and their dog, Nucita.

Dr. Helen Fure first came to Lexington, Virginia as a Washington and Lee undergraduate. In addition to pre-med studies she pursued active interests in both collegiate tennis and violin. Dr. Fure graduated magna cum laude and also earned honors as an Academic All-American tennis player. Following the completion of her optometry studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, she moved to North Carolina to practice at the Duke Eye Center. Dr. Fure was one of the first optometrists employed at Duke’s distinguished department of ophthalmology. However, like many W&L alums, her heart never really left Lexington. She decided to move back to her college town, where she established a private practice and managed it for over twenty years. In 2025, she partnered with MyEyeDr to bring new resources and technologies to the business, while still keeping the heart and personal touch of the practice. Dr. Fure enjoys the community for the friendliness of its people, the natural beauty and history of the region, and the educational and cultural resources so abundant in a college town. In her free time you can find her on a hike in the Blue Ridge, supporting the local sports teams, getting a coffee at Pronto, and hosting friends and family on her porch on Jefferson Street.

Undergraduate Education: Florida State University. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University. Certifications/Awards: Doctorate in Optometry. Hobbies/Interests: Travel, Food, Video games, Fitness, Movies

Undergraduate Education: Texas Christian University. Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, glaucoma management, postoperative co-management for cataract surgery and LASIK, binocular visual dysfunctions, and ocular disease management. Hobbies/Interests: Playing with my kids, running, and cheering on TCU Horned Frogs!

Dr. Gabbard attended Wittenberg University (Springfield, OH) and was pursuing a biology degree before she was accepted into Indiana University School of Optometry in 2014. She received a Bachelor of Science in optometry in 2016 as well as her optometry doctorate in 2018. Dr. Gabbard enjoys all aspects of primary care optometry as well as ocular disease.

Gabrielle Gafford is a native of Dallas, Texas. While growing up, she spent ample time performing community service, playing sports and participating in the Girl Scouts of America where she earned her Gold Award. She completed her undergraduate degree at Rhodes College where she majored in Neuroscience while playing volleyball all four years and serving as captain of the volleyball team her senior year. After receiving her Bachelor of Science, she remained in Memphis to complete optometry school at the Southern College of Optometry (SCO). During her time in optometry school, she participated in research while taking on leadership roles in student government and the National Optometric Student Association (NOSA). She also became a student fellow for the American Academy of Optometry in 2021. During SCO’s commencement ceremony in 2022, she was awarded the Burnett Endowed Award for Student Achievement in Research for her outstanding efforts as a research assistant. In 2023, she completed a residency program at The Eye Care Center of New Jersey where she was trained in primary care optometry with an emphasis on ocular disease. During her residency, she worked closely with many ophthalmology specialties including glaucoma, retina, cornea and cataracts, oculoplastics and neuro-ophthalmology. While in residency, she was awarded the Anterior Segment Section Resident Travel Fellowship at the American Academy of Optometry conference in San Diego as a result of her unique poster presentation and research. Dr. Gafford looks forward to serving the citizens of Maryland and practicing to the full extent of her license in order to perform thorough comprehensive primary care optometry exams for patients of all ages and managing conditions such as glaucoma, non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, non-exudative macular degeneration, ocular surface diseases including dry eye, and myopia management. It is Dr. Gafford’s goal to not only diagnose and treat ocular diseases and conditions, but also to provide clear and thorough patient education, giving patients the tools they need to advocate for themselves and their ocular health.

Undergraduate Education: Georgia State University, B.S. Biology with Chemistry Minor; Optometry School: Inter American University of Puerto Rico, 2018; Professional Achievements/Associations: Voted Best Optometrist in Gainesville in 2019; Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Pediatric Eye Exams (age 3+), Contact Lenses; The reason I became an optometrist is to help people see their very best! In my spare time. I enjoy cooking and playing board games. My favorite part of helping my patients is knowing they are happy with their vision. When we see better we do better!

Dr. Gambacorta studied at the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA where he earned his Doctor of Optometry. He has treated numerous patients in 30+ years as an eye health specialist, from children to seniors, and is highly regarded by his colleagues for his knowledge and experience. Professional Associations: American Optometric Association, New York State Optometric Association, Western New York Society of Optometrists.

Dr. Michelle Gambacorta received her bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut. She received her Doctorate of Optometry at the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gambacorta provides outstanding care to patients of all ages in a primary care setting with emphasis on ocular disease. Outside the office, she is spending time with her family enjoying Buffalo snow storms in the winter and boating on Lake Erie in the summer. Go Bills!

Undergraduate Education: Augustana College; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; What drives your passion for optometry? The greatest moments in your life always come from affecting other people's' lives. Optometry give me away to do that. How are you helping patients live their best lives? We are the touch point for our patients to be made aware of incredible new technologies. They can rest assured that we will always connect them to the newest technology that applies to their quality of life. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? You have to connect your patient with the best solution for them, which changes all the time. An adjustment of what they have repeatedly done for years rarely affects anyone's life. I love to find the new tool that fits their needs perfectly. How are you impacting your local community? I have been a varsity football coach for the local high school for decades. My hope; to affect my players in a way that gives them direction in life, not football. Hobbies/Interests: Ride my wave runner until my legs fall off, and they have.

Undergraduate Education: University of Virginia; Optometry School: New England College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, Massachusetts Society of Optometrists; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care, Contact Lenses, Ocular Disease; What drives your passion for optometry? The ability to meet, interact, and help treat patients so they can see, look, and feel their best! How are you helping patients live their best lives? My goal is to listen closely to each patient's concerns, work with them to formulate an individualized treatment plan, and bring their world into focus to improve their everyday. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? An experience in which the patient feels comfortable, cared for, and confident that their eye care needs are being addressed and well taken care of. How are you impacting your local community? Although new to the area, I am enjoying meeting new members of this community and supporting the surrounding local businesses. Hobbies/Interests: In my spare time I enjoy traveling, cooking new recipes, indoor cycling, and yoga.