Our Doctors

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.

Kat Ivanovic was born in Northwest Indiana, but has called Chicago home for nearly a decade. As a Doctor of Optometry, Kat believes “the eyes are the windows to your health.” Optometry is an artform Kat works at with precision, whether she is creating the perfect glasses prescription, assessing the ocular health of her patients, or providing professional patient care. She strives to deliver a detailed, comprehensive exam to each and every patient. When she’s not in the office, you can find Kat dancing her heart away at several of Chicago’s ballet studios. Life is full of beautiful performances, and Kat’s mission is to help audiences everywhere see the best performances they can.

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

Dr. Zachary James is from Rosemark, TN. He graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2019. Then, he received his Doctorate of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN in 2024. He joined the practice in 2024, and is trained in the treatment and management of ocular disease, post-operative eye care, contact lenses, and glasses. In his spare time, he is an avid outdoorsman who loves to hunt, fish, and spend time with family and friends.

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.

Undergraduate Education: University of Pittsburgh. Optometry School: The Ohio State University. What drives your passion for optometry? We can typically fix the patients vision problems quick, and the patients leave the office happy. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By making them see better and feel more confident. How are you impacting your local community? I provide mobile eye care to patients in nursing homes. Many of them can’t leave the location so we go to them. Hobbies/Interests: Biking, hiking , dancing.

Undergraduate Education: The University of Chicago; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Ocular Disease; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients