Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: Catholic University of America. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: Member of National Glaucoma Society, American Optometric Association, Connecticut Association of Optometrists. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Diseases, Glaucoma, Contact Lenses. What drives your passion for optometry? As a child I had horrible vision. I know what it is like not to see. I truly enjoy educating patients on how to see their best. In 1999, I had LASIK and have never looked back. How are you helping patients live their best lives? As a dry eye sufferer and successful LASIK patient, I guide patients to the best treatments specific for their individual needs. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? I look to exceed patients' expectations by fulfilling their needs and educating them on the best treatment choices individualized for them. How are you impacting your local community? I'm assistant basketball cat herder/ coach. I love helping people make better lifestyle choices and supporting local charities. Hobbies/Interests: Family, Scuba Diving, Football, Rugby and Soccer.

Dr Iafigliola (eye fee ola) has been practicing for approximately 28 years after graduating from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1997. She is a member of Tomb and Key Honor fraternity, and a member of the AOA. She began her career in the residency program for the Illinois Eye Institute in Primary Care with an emphasis in ocular disease. After completing her residency, she has worked in private practice, corporate practice, and a hybrid practice. Dr Iafigliola currently is seeing patients in the Grayslake location, since 2008, and with MyEyeDr. since 2016. She has experience in multi-unit leadership after serving as a clinical field director for Illinois and Wisconsin. In December 2023 she returned to clinical care full -time. She practices 5 days a week focusing on a full- scope practice with a large contact lens patient base and a dry eye clinic. While performing her clinical duties as an optometrist, she also supports doctors on their clinical journey as a clinical captain for multiple practices within MyEyeDr. Besides working with the new onboarding doctors, she also hosts interns for the Illinois College of Optometry. Her latest opportunity will be involved in social media education with MyEyeDr. Outside the lane, she speaks as a clinical expert for Bausch & Lomb. Her hobbies include gardening, cooking her family recipes, and of course, spending time with her family and her boys, being the center of her world, ages 20 and 23. She also has 2 fur-babies, Dolce and Cherie, which complete her family unit. ————————— Fun fact you may not know about me: Dr Iafigliola began wearing glasses at the young age of 15 months old and her first contact lens experience age 13, which changed her life and paved the way for her future career dedicating her life to helping others in the same way she was supported with her visual needs, a pay it forward opportunity, full-circle experience.

Undergraduate Education: The Pennsylvania State University; Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Serve on the Admittance Committee of the American Academy of Optometry. Fellowship Candidate Mentor for the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Certificate of Excellence in Teaching award while on faculty at the Arizona College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Fellow of The College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Laser Therapy for the Anterior Segment certified. Specialties in Pediatrics, Vision Therapy and care of individuals with special needs.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry – 1987. Professional Achievements and Associations: Scientist/Inventor - Inventor of light filtering technology across multiple industries. Over 75 patents issued worldwide. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Fellow American Academy of Optometry. The reason I became an optometrist is: When I was a kid, I broke my glasses constantly - it was destiny! My favorite part of helping my patients is: It doesn't get old, after 30+ years, the joy in watching someone clearly seeing the world for the first time. In my spare time, I enjoy: Boating, Hiking, Bicycling, snowmobiling.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Optometry and Vision Science - The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 2001. Optometer School: Pacific University College of Optometry, Forest Grove, Oregon 2004. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: American Board of Optometry 2012. The reason I became an optometrist is: I find caring for patients’ vision needs exciting and thought-provoking. I was encouraged to pursue a career in optometry by my mother who was an ophthalmologist. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Getting to address each patient's unique visual needs based on their own work and school needs, hobbies, and other lifestyle-related visual demands. I also enjoy exploring God's wisdom in the way He designed the human eye and the visual system. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with family; Being outdoors; Relaxing.

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at Arlington. Optometry School: UIW Rosenberg school of optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: Recipient of the VSP/AAOF practice excellence scholarship, Student Ambassador, member Texas optometric Association, American optometry Association, American Academy of optometry Association. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Extern at practice that were heavily focused on Glaucoma and performed LPI and SLT on sever patients. Also did intense light pulse therapy, Punctal plugs and gland expressions on dry eyes along with treating vast variety of eye diseases. What drives your passion for optometry? helping people see better one eye at a time. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Helping them see 20/20 without any headaches or eye strain. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? It makes me feel happy knowing that with the help of glasses or contacts I can make their life easier. Help them experience the important things in life. How are you impacting your local community? I often volunteer at local food bank and help fight hunger around the community. Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, swimming, trying new food, spending time with friends and family , trading stocks, traveling and exploring new places.

Undergraduate Education: West Virginia University, BA Biology. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry 2011. Professional Achievements and Associations: AOA, WVAOP. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: scleral contact lenses. The reason I became an optometrist is: I've always had a natural curiosity in science and how the body works. My favorite part of helping my patients is: offering solutions to any problems they may come in with, and just having quality conversations about their everyday life. In my spare time, I enjoy: Kayaking, biking, pickleball, tennis, exploring new places with family and friends

Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina Wilmington. Optometry School: Salus University - graduated with academic and clinical honors. What drives your passion for Optometry? I love helping people, and enjoy knowing that I can make a difference for my patients while doing what I love. In my spare time, I enjoy being with family, playing guitar, and paddle boarding with my dog and husband.

Undergraduate Education: Miami University. Optometry School: Ohio State University College of Optometry. What drives your passion for optometry? I get satisfaction every day from helping my patients understand their eyes or vision and they come away from the exam learning something new. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I help patients live their best lives by providing the latest proven technologies in eyecare, making improvements in vision throughout their lifetime. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? I believe a transformational eyecare experience involves sharing knowledge with my patients, so they learn something new about eye health and vision at every appointment. How are you impacting your local community? The biggest impact I have in the Holland area is providing prescription safety glasses for thousands of workers, allowing them to perform their best, which in turn impacts everybody that uses the products they manufacture. Hobbies/Interests: Fishing, Car mechanics, Wife and two boys.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Eastern Illinois University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Learning about each patient’s goals and/or hobbies to help tailor the exam to maximize vision and the overall eye health in all aspects of their lives. Hobbies/Interests: I love traveling, hiking, playing piano, and spending time with my growing family.

Undergraduate Education: North Carolina State University; Optometry School: SALUS/Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, NC Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Ocular Disease, Myopia Management, Specialty Contact Lenses; What drives your passion for optometry? Simply being able to help people live their lives to the fullest. The least I can do is help them to see. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By being accessible and caring. I want to be that go-to family eye doctor that makes a meaningful impact in your lives. 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? I am available and willing to help out any day of the week. I also love to teach and hope to mentor the young OD's of the future! Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, Soccer, Football, Hiking/Backpacking, Photography & Film

Dr. Nusrat Jahan received her bachelor’s degree in pharmacology from Stony Brook University. She pursued her Doctorate at the State of New York College of Optometry. She has completed various clinical rotations to expand her skill set, including rotations in ocular disease at Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, and in specialty contact lenses at the University Eye Center in Midtown Manhattan. Dr. Jahan provides comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages with various ocular conditions. She strives to listen wholeheartedly to meet the needs of his patients and give them the family-like experience they deserve. Outside the office, Dr. Jahan enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: University of Florida; Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care Optometry

Undergraduate Education; University of Georgia, Athens, GA. BA, Clemson University, postgraduate. Optometry School: University of Alabama in Birmingham School of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Fellowship Ophthalmic Practice, Omni Eye Services, Fairfax, VA. Impact: I strive to provide the best comprehensive eye care in Primary Eye Care setting, including Adult and Children’s Vision and Ocular Health assessment and Plans that include but are not limited to Spectacle and Contact lens fitting, Binocular Vision, Ocular Disease Management, and Diabetic Eye Exams and appropriate referrals when indicated and co-management with Specialists in their Fields of Expertise. I feel that patient education is paramount to achieving the above goals. I am the third OD in my family, and this has always been our desire to obtain the best outcome for all our patients possible. Hobbies /Interests: SC Master Naturalist: Environmental Education (Piedmont and Winyah Bay regions), Therapeutic Yoga, certified teacher, Asheville Yoga Center, Native SC Society member, Walking, and Photography.

Undergraduate Education: Ferris State University. Optometry School: Michigan College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: Member of American Optometric Association, Michigan Optometric Association, Serves with MOST Ministry giving exams to underdeveloped countries. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Rose K and specialty contact lens fittings. What drives your passion for optometry? I enjoy traveling to underserved countries and providing care to people who've never had exams before. Giving someone glasses who have never had them and watching them see for the first time is amazing! How are you helping patients live their best lives? I enjoy helping people see their best and giving them the ability to keep performing the tasks and hobbies that are the most important to them. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? It means taking the time to listen to you patients, answer their questions and make sure they are comfortable with the decisions we are making to improve their vision together. How are you impacting your local community? giving to local schools, charities and spending time getting to know my community playing sports and volunteering. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy playing a variety of sports, rock climbing, traveling, and spending time playing games with friends and family.