Our Doctors

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? I have loved the profession of Optometry since I was in undergrad, working for both Optometrists and opticals. I now provide comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, contact lens fittings, eye health, and ocular disease management. Hobbies/Interest: Reading, work puzzles and games, expressing my creative side with arts and crafts, playing with my dog, spending time with friends, and traveling to be with family.

Undergraduate Education: University of North Florida, Bachelor of Business Administration; Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Georgia Optometric Association, American Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Residency in Primary Care and Low Vision, Lake City VA medical clinic; The reason I became an optometrist is from high school anatomy class. From there, I developed a fascination for the human eye. That fascination combined with my desire to pursue a career where I could make a difference in people's lives, led me to optometry. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, watching TV, and traveling with my wife. My favorite part of helping my patients is being able to make a patient's life more enjoyable by helping them see better.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biology from The University of Texas at Austin. Optometry School: 2013 graduate of The University of Houston College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Optometric Glaucoma Specialist, member of the TOA and AOA. 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 optimizing their vision to the best of my ability and addressing their concerns to provide exceptional care and maintain their eye health. Hobbies/Interests: Trying new cuisines, watching movies, and traveling with friends and family.

Undergraduate Education: Northern Illinois University - graduated in 2010 with honors. Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Minor equivalent in Chemistry. Optometry School: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University (MCPHSU) - graduated With honors in 2016. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Association, Beta Sigma Kappa (Optometric Honor Society). Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Residency at the Lexington Veteran Affairs Hospital - 2016-2017. Focus on Ocular disease, Low Vision and Polytrauma (with vision therapy elements). The reason I became an optometrist is: To help people see the world better. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Talking about all the options and possibilities that are available to each patient for their individual needs. In my spare time, I enjoy: Hiking, live music, the beach and snowboarding.

Undergraduate Education: Florida Atlantic University, BS in Biology, BA in Computer Science. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By ensuring that they have the best eye health and vision possible to see the important parts of their world. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Travel, spending time with family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: University of Illinois at Chicago. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By helping maintain the most vital sense, sight, through comprehensive eye exams and eye care to all. Hobbies/Interests: Sports, photography, travel

Dr. Arndt earned his degree in optometry at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, a school known for its focus on state-of-the-art technologies. He was raised in Hampton and attended Old Dominion University where he studied civil engineering. He credits this training for his love of measuring and mapping the eye with precision when diagnosing and treating his patients. He is passionate about bringing advanced technologies and treatments to his practice. Dr. Arndt is an active supporter of Optometry Giving Sight and enjoys spending time with his wife and three grown children.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at the University of Florida. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry class of 2002. Professional Achievements and Associations: Florida Optometric Association. American Optometric Association. In my spare time, I enjoy: Vacationing with the family, watching college football, playing golf and wood working in the garage.

Undergraduate Education: University of New Hampshire, Bachelor of Science. Optometry School: Salus University, 2015. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of the AOA and the NHOA. The reason I became an optometrist is: To help to enhance people’s lives through their vision. In my spare time, I enjoy: Traveling, reading, and cooking.

Undergraduate Education: University of Indianapolis. Optometry School: InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry. What drives your passion for optometry? I am passionate about providing my patients with the best care possible through compassion, understanding, and expertise. I am also a huge proponent of finding a provider that will take the time to listen to what you have to say as a patient. The connections built between the doctor and patient can be a lifelong relationship and should be fostered with the utmost empathy. Hobbies/ Interests: Hot yoga, running, spending time with my family and 4 dogs.

Undergraduate Education: Miami University, BA; Pennsylvania College of Optometry, BS. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 2007. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member AOA; Member IOA; Member CIOS. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: AOA's Aviation Vision Certification. The reason I became an optometrist is: It sounds simple, but the noticeable improvement in my personal vision when I got glasses as a kid really stuck with me. Another one of my best memories was getting fitted into contact lenses when I was 13 years old and being able to see clearly again without having to wear glasses to play football and baseball. I wanted to be able to give that same experience to kids and adults alike. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I love seeing the joy on patient's faces when they put their new prescription glasses on, or put their contacts in, and they can see the world again clearly. I also truly enjoy seeing patient’s year after year and getting to know them and their families. In my spare time, I enjoy: Watching football, playing sports with my 2 kids, golfing, taking vacations to the mountains and hiking, and playing retro video games from the 1990's.

Undergraduate Education: Belhaven University & Elmhurst College: Bachelor's degree in biology. Optometry School: The Ohio State College of Optometry 2008. Professional Achievements and Associations Member of the American Optometric Association; Member of the Indiana Optometric Association; Awarded Ossip Optometry's Doctor of the Year in 2017. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: I enjoy treating glaucoma and fitting specialty contact lenses. The reason I became an optometrist is: I want to help people. I always wanted to go into the medical field, and optometry was the perfect field for me. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I love it when I can change someone's life by helping them to see better. I also enjoy getting to know my patients and developing lifelong relationships with them over the years. In my spare time, I enjoy: I love volleyball. I played in college and Optometry school. I also enjoy spending time with my 2 kids and attending their soccer games. My husband and I love taking trips, especially where we get to hike and be outdoors. Our favorite vacation spot to date is Banff, Canada.

Undergraduate Education: Bridgewater College; Bridgewater, VA; B.S. in Biology. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Memphis, TN 1991. Professional Achievements and Associations: AOA and VOA. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Scleral contacts. The reason I became an optometrist is: Watching my sister struggle to read due to a vision issue made me aware of the impact good vision can have on a person's life. I want to be able to help people reach their full potential by helping them have the best vision possible. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Helping them enjoy life through good vision. In my spare time, I enjoy: Reading, knitting, and my dogs and cats.

Dr. Iqra Azam graduated from Rutgers University with a biology major. In 2022, she earned her Doctorate of Optometry from SUNY College of Optometry. Her area of special interest is primary care. She is excited to be serving the Westchester community and aims to provide her patients with personalized care for their individual needs.