Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: Seton Hall University; Optometry School: New England College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Fellow of American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, Connecticut Association of Optometrists; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Diplomate, American Board of Optometry; What drives your passion for optometry? Getting to work with patients to help them see the world the way it was meant to be seen. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By taking the time to listen to their needs and helping them to meet or surpass those needs. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Providing transformational eyecare means that you are helping the patients so that the last thing that have to think about is their eyes, they are just able to see the world without having to think about it. How are you impacting your local community? I am impacting my local community by providing the highest level of eye care for all members of my community. Hobbies/Interests: I am a soccer enthusiast. I play the guitar, enjoy working out. I roast and blend my own coffee.

Undergraduate Education: B.S. Biology, Lafayette College, Easton, PA. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA. Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA, VOA, SVOA. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Residency in Ocular Disease, Lyons Veterans’ Administration Medical Center, NJ. What drives your passion for optometry? The desire to help and serve others. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Helping everyone utilize their best vision for the tasks that they require and monitoring ocular health to ensure good vision for life. How are you impacting your local community? Involved in service and leadership through my church, board of directors for local homeless shelter, provide free eye exams through Remote Area Medical, local health fairs, and local free clinic. Hobbies/Interests: Family, hiking/walking, exercise, cooking, art, crafts.

Undergraduate Education: University of Massachusetts Amherst; Bachelor of Science. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry; Class of 1993. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Connecticut Association of Optometrists. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Certified for Advanced Optometric Care in Connecticut; In the process of certification for MiSight, myopia control lenses. The reason I became an optometrist is: To help people see better. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Connecting with my patients and getting to know them. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my family, reading, travelling.

Undergraduate Education: Trinity College (Hartford, CT), B.S.; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry (Salus University); Professional Achievements and Associations: Beta Sigma Kappa (Optometric Honor Society), North Carolina Optometric Society, Eastern District Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: General Practice; The reason I became an optometrist is because there are few senses valued more than sight. Optometry is a unique profession in that we have the opportunity to immediately improve visual function while protecting our patients from loss from eye disease. In my spare time, I enjoy cycling & skiing. My favorite part of helping my patients is: "Sometimes we can find an answer to a problem the patient thought was beyond help. This is usually viewing the problem from a different perspective. Seeing the obvious is an art that only is easy with hindsight."

Undergraduate Education: Auburn University; Optometry School: UAB School of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Comprehensive vision care and primary medical eye care; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you?: Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

Undergraduate Education: Nova Southeastern University. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University.

Dr. Narine completed her undergraduate education at Adelphi University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. She then continued to complete her Doctorate at the State University of NY College of Optometry with clinical rotations in ocular disease. Her rotations included work with esteemed ophthalmologists at NY Vision Group, Fromer Eye Care, East NY Diagnostic and Treatment Center, and in-house disease clinics. Dr. Narine is a proud member of the American Optometric Association.

Dr. Usama Nasir attended Virginia Commonwealth University and is a graduate of the New England College of Optometry. He loves fulfilling the visual demands of his patients to best help them live out their best lives while providing amazing eye care. Dr. Nasir’s hobbies include hiking, playing video games, bowling, trying and cooking new foods, playing various sports, and making people laugh.

Undergraduate Education: Louisiana State University. Optometry school: Southern College of Optometry. Certifications and Specialists: Certified in ophthalmic therapeutics and optometric ophthalmic surgery procedures. Professional achievements/associations: Optometry Association of Louisiana. American Optometric Association. QUAD Are Community Services Board of Directors. Mystick Krewe of Louisianans. What drive your passion for optometry? Having the opportunity to provide quality eyecare to several generations of patients. Hobbies: Family time, traveling, and outdoor activities.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland Baltimore County Optometry School: Western University of Health Sciences Certifications/Awards: Hobbies/Interests: Watching sports and weightlifting

Dr. Paige Fuller is a graduate of the Michigan College of Optometry. She’s proud to improve vision and ocular health for all her patients. In her spare time, Dr. Fuller enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, as well as traveling and dabbling in photography.

Dr. Nelson holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. She received her Doctor of Optometry from the prestigious Indiana University School of Optometry. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry in comprehensive care and glaucoma. While in school, she was a member of Taylor University’s student chapter of the Lions Club and was Treasurer for IU’s Fellowship of Christian Optometrists (FCO). She has made several trips to Central America to provide eye care to those in need. Dr. Nelson completed her residency in Primary Care/Ocular Disease at the VA system in Danville, IL where she specialized in diabetic eye disease, glaucoma management, and the treatment of other eye diseases. Dr. Nelson began practicing optometry in 2008.

Dr. Lauren Nelson is a graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry where she was top of her class. Prior to optometry school, Dr. Nelson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry summa cum laude from Texas A&M University. Dr. Nelson enjoys seeing patients of all ages but takes a special interest in helping children see better since she started wearing glasses at a young age. She enjoys the enthusiasm they bring to their visits as well as the challenge they present when they are not always willing to cooperate. Most of all, Dr. Nelson loves to see the confidence that comes with a new pair of glasses and being able to see the world again. Outside of work, Dr. Nelson loves spending time with her husband Andrew and their two wonderful boys A.J. and Kyle. When she’s not busy being a boy mom, Dr. Nelson is an avid crafter. She is currently into vinyl cutting, sewing, and embroidery but has been known to scrapbook or woodwork a time or two. You won’t find her crafting during the fall, though, because she has to dedicate her time to watching her Aggies on the football field.

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at Austin. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. My only job is to help people see better. Whether that’s with glasses or contacts, treating dry eye, or helping a patient with diabetes or glaucoma, my goal is to have my patients leave the office seeing the best they can.

Dr. Thao Ngo is a dedicated optometrist with over seven years of experience in ocular diseases, dry eye management, and comprehensive eye care. She specializes in pre-and post-operative care for refractive surgery. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Baylor University and her Doctorate of Optometry degree from Rosenberg School of Optometry. Dr. Ngo has worked in several private practices, a laser refractive surgery center, and an ophthalmology clinic in the DFW area. She strives to provide exceptional patient care and communication, helping every patient have the best possible vision. In her free time, Dr. Ngo enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and pug, Otis. She loves trying new recipes, traveling, and Lagree fitness.

Undergraduate Education: Xavier University of Louisiana—BS in Biology. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By performing comprehensive eye exams with an individualized approach to patient care. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, hiking, going to concerts, and baking.