Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: Houston Baptist University Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry Certifications/Awards: How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Helping individuals of all ages preserve and improve their sight has been extremely rewarding. I hope to continue to give back to the community by being at the forefront of their visual health. Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, music, and spending time with my family and friends.

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: 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: University of Texas at Dallas, B.A Biology. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. Clinical specialties: Ocular Disease Management, Diabetic Eye Exams, Speciality Contact Lens Fittings, and Glaucoma Management. Hobbies/interests: Hiking, Working out, and Traveling around the world.

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University Optometry School: MCPHS School of Optometry Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, reading, cooking, spending time with friends and family

Dr. J. David Aycock has been an Optometrist for over thirty years. He graduated from The Southern College of Optometry in 1994 with his Bachelor's Degree in Science and his Doctorate of Optometry. He has been a part of Aycock Eye Associates, with his father, since 1994. Dr. Aycock and his wife, Courtnay, share two children; daughter Jessica, son-in-law Jordan, grandson Parker and son, Tyler.

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. Azaleea, a highly skilled optometrist and dry eye specialist, was born in Romania and immigrated to the United States at the age of seven. She graduated from the University of California - Davis with a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences and a minor in Italian. Dr. Azaleea earned her doctorate in optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2018. During her time at ICO, Dr. Azaleea trained in various practice settings, with a strong focus on medical optometry. She received high-level medical optometry training at the Hershel Williams VA, where she gained extensive experience in managing complex eye conditions. She also completed clinical rotations at the Illinois Eye Institute, Rosenbloom Center on Vision and Aging, and Cascade Vision Center. Her training at the Rosenbloom Center on Vision and Aging and Cascade Vision Center puts her in a unique position to care for the aging population and manage age-related eye conditions, such as cataract surgery, dry eyes, glaucoma, diabetes, and age-related macular degeneration. Through her studies, Dr. Azaleea developed a passion for specialty contact lenses, dry eye treatment, and ocular disease management. She is committed to providing comprehensive and individualized eye care to all her patients. Dr. Azaleea is also actively involved in myopia management, working at a state-of-the-art myopia control clinic that utilizes the latest technologies to protect and enhance the vision of young patients. Residing in Chicago, Dr. Azaleea enjoys spending her free time outdoors, exploring different parks around the city, discovering new coffee shops, and trying new restaurants. She also enjoys relaxing at home with her two cats, Luna and Ollivander.

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.

Undergraduate Education: University of Tennessee at Martin; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Tennessee Optometric Association, American Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Therapeutic Optometrist; The reason I became an optometrist is because after I received my first pair of glasses while in the 6th grade and realized how amazing the difference was I knew that I wanted to become an eye doctor and give the gift of sight to others. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling with my wife and spending time with family and friends. In addition, my wife and I have been the proud owners of Lupo's Italian Steakhouse for the past 14 years. My favorite part of helping my patients is improving their quality of life and relating to them on a personal level.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland, Baltimore County - B.S.; Optometry School: New England College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: University of Maryland, Baltimore County - M.S. Computer Science; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary care and contact lenses; What drives your passion for optometry? God. How are you helping patients live their best lives? See well. Look great! What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling and reading.

Optometrist with experience in pediatric, emergent, and case specific examinations. Four years of clinical experiences in comprehensive eye exams, including: diseases, contact lens services, visual therapies, evaluation/treatment of ocular pathology, and pre/post-operative surgical co-management. Ability to perform quick and efficient exams with communication of eye health, eye wear, and prescription advice to patients. A team player with additional clinical work experience as a front office, triage, phone room, and back office technician before optometry school. Possess the ability to handle all situations with ease and be able to transition for flow of office efficiently.

Undergraduate Education: North Carolina State University, Zoology; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, North Carolina State Optometric Society, North Carolina Eastern District Optometric Society Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry; The reason I became an optometrist is because in college, I knew I wanted to work in the medical field, but I did not decide on optometry until my last year of undergraduate education. For me, being able to improve someone's vision while at the same time evaluating with their overall health was the key determinant in wanting to be an optometrist. In my spare time, I enjoy "Spending time with my wife, 2 daughters and family, traveling, reading, bible study, cooking, and sports/athletics. My favorite part of helping my patients is being able to improve their vision and evaluate overall health, but also making relationships with them and getting to know about their interests and families, etc.

Undergraduate Education: Ball State University; Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Past President Indiana Optometric Association (IOA), IOA President’s Citation 2004 ( Young OD of the Year); Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Board Certified in Medical Optometry; What drives your passion for optometry? Helping patients overcome issues affecting their eyes or vision. Can be neurological, Dry eye, vision, etc). How are you helping patients live their best lives? I strive to hear each patient and their concerns before addressing diagnosis and treatment options. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. How are you impacting your local community? Involved in my local church, Special Olympics, and Domestic Violence services. Hobbies/Interests: My sons, baking, gardening, running