Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: Southern Methodist University. Optometry School: Western University College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, binocular visual dysfunctions, and ocular disease management (diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, etc.). Hobbies/Interests: spending time with my family, hiking, reading, and biking.

Undergraduate Education: University of Alabama at Birmingham, bachelor’s in science. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, 2019. Professional Achievements and Associations: Alabama Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Residency in Geriatric and Low Vision Rehabilitative Optometry, Birmingham VA. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Providing patients with the best care and helping patients see their best. In my spare time, I enjoy: Outdoors, spending time with family.

Undergraduate Education: University of Central Florida. Optometry School: Nova College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I enjoy improving the quality of life for those in my community. Vision is a very important sense and I like helping others become their best. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy traveling around the world. Learning about other cultures and food is one of my passions. I am also an avid book reader and movie enthusiast.

Undergraduate Education: BYU. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Certificate of recognition for services rendered while practicing at the Naval Health Clinic in Quantico, Virginia. Recognized by the Houston Department of Health & Human Services Foundation for his dedicated service to the visually challenged youth of Houston. Hobbies/Interests: Farming/Ranching.

Undergraduate Education: Xavier University of Louisiana, Bachelor of Science; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; The reason I became an optometrist is deliver eye care to underserved communities. My favorite part of helping my patients is meeting new people and developing long lasting patient/doctor relationships. In my spare time, I enjoy travelling.

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at Austin. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Residency in Refractive and Ocular Surgery and Ocular Disease, Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Therapeutic Optometrist, and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I strive to give the best care to my patients by properly educating them about how their ocular health can be directly influenced by their systemic health. I make it a priority to provide my patients with the tools and resources they need to improve and maintain their ocular health as well as their overall well-being. I also love creating meaningful connections with my patients to understand who they are and what they do to ensure that their needs are being met. Hobbies/Interests: Teaching yoga and Pilates, hiking, traveling, eating good food, and finding new coffee shops.

Undergraduate Education: Wayne State University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: Former president of the NY optometric council and the Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam Optometric Society. Published and lectured on topics including; refractive surgery, dry eye, and technology. Consulted and lectured for Stifel Investment. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Medical Eye Care. What drives your passion for optometry? Keeping up with technology and medical care. Mentoring 4th year externs from SUNY School of Optometry. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Practicing for 43 years and getting to know my patients needs and wants. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Staying up with new technology, keeping up with CE classes, always being a student in a rapidly changing eye field. How are you impacting your local community? We are involved in our local chamber of commerce, lions club, and helping young adults in need at Lincoln Hall. Hobbies/Interests: Married with two kids. Daughter is a teacher, son is a commercial pilot. love animals, tennis, travel, and exercise. Started a Facebook Group "Bring Optometry to New Century in Israel" now with over 400 members.

Undergrad Education: University of Connecticut Optometry School: MCPHS University School of Optometry Impacting Local Community: By providing the best care I can for my patients, encouraging them to be champions of their own healthcare, and providing them with all the options I have available. Hobbies/Interests: Outside of work I like to stay active, and I enjoy all of my animals - I have a horse and cats currently!

Dr. Rav completed her undergraduate studies at Western University in London, Ontario and then went on to attend the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts for her doctorate degree. She specializes in primary care optometry and contact lens fittings, with a developed expertise in multifocal contact lenses. She ensures that patients receive customized solutions for their unique visual needs. With her patient-centered approach and a deep commitment to eye health, Dr. Rav strives to provide exceptional care for individuals of all ages. Outside the office, Dr. Rav enjoys traveling to new countries, shopping, and experiencing new restaurants and wineries with friends. This blend of professional dedication and personal passion makes Dr. Rav a well-rounded and approachable provider who truly values building meaningful connections with patients.

Undergraduate Education: North Carolina State University, B.S. Biological Engineering, B.S. Biomedical Engineering. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. Professional Achievements and Associations: AOA Member, GOA Member, BSA Eagle Scout. The reason I became an optometrist: I remember being fascinated by how much my first pair of glasses changed my perception and I wanted to be able to bring that joy to other people. I still have those glasses! In my spare time, I enjoy tennis, pickleball, running, traveling, and spending time with my wife, our two sons, and great friends. My favorite part of helping my patients is just being able to interact with such a diverse group of individuals each day. I learn a little something new from each patient, while helping them see better at the same time.

Undergraduate Education: University of Oklahoma. Optometry School: University of Houston, College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Doctor of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, binocular visual dysfunctions, and ocular disease management. Hobbies/Interests: Family, Outdoor Activities.

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at Arlington. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, binocular visual dysfunctions, and ocular disease management. Hobbies/Interests: I like spending time with family and friends and spending time working with my cows and calves.

Undergrad Education: University of Memphis. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. Certification/Awards: Magna Cum Laude for both undergrad and optometry school. I was born and raised in Memphis, but I have lived in Arlington since 2014. I am so excited to finally be working in my community! I enjoy spending time with my husband, two kids, and two dogs. I love hiking, camping, and traveling, especially to Disney and exploring the National Parks.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland, College Park; BS in Biology and minor in Psychology; Graduated 1988. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Graduated 1992. Professional Achievements and Associations: F.A.A.O (Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry); MOA/AOA (Maryland Optometric Association/American Optometric Assos). Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Residency in Cornea and Specialty Contact Lenses (1992-1993). The reason I became an optometrist is: I was originally a pre-vet major, but when my dog passed away, I decided to pursue a healthcare field that was more upbeat and where I could help people in a clean and happy environment. I was sitting in my advisor's office in college trying to figure out what I wanted to do, and my contact lens fell out. She said, "Have you ever considered optometry?" So, I researched it, worked in an OD office one summer during school, and knew that it was the right career for me. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Knowing that I play an important role in their everyday life by providing them with vision solutions to help them at work, at home and at play. In my spare time, I enjoy: Watching my kids' activities (softball and marching band); Ocean City, MD; Gardening; Photography; Walking/Hiking; Geocaching.

Dr. Monica Reeves, OD attended East Carolina University as a student athlete and double majored in Exercise Physiology and Chemistry. Following undergraduate school she attended Salus University and graduated in 2006. She is an active member of the North Carolina Optometric Society. Skilled in a wide range of primary care optometry, her specialties include fitting specialty contact lenses, ocular disease management, sports vision, pediatric to geriatric general care, pre- and post- operative LASIK and cataract care and a certification in Myopia management. Dr. Reeves has provided over 15 years of exceptional optometric service to a wonderfully diverse patient base in the RDU area. She enjoys listening to patients, and helping to provide education and recommendations about their ocular health and vision needs. When she is not in the office she enjoy’s spending time with her husband and four children. She is passionate about foster/adoption and supporting families in the foster/adoption process. She is actively involved in her church through women and children’s ministries. On a special note, her favorite shoes are Air Jordan’s- the funkier the colors, the better!

Dr. Reffner has practiced optometry for over 17 years. She did her undergraduate studies in Biology at Bowling Green State University. She earned her Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in 1998. Dr. Reffner is a member of the American Optometric Association, and has participated in eye care programs with Prevent Blindness, Real Eyes, and Hope House. Her interests include primary care optometry and contact lenses. Dr. Reffner resides in West Chester with her husband and three children.

Undergraduate Education: Central Michigan University Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Vision is our most important sense and I love being able to play a part in helping to ensure my patients have a higher quality of life they can enjoy. Hobbies/Interests: Sourdough, plants, being outside, sports, reading

Undergraduate Education: University of Iowa; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, North Carolina Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Scleral Contact Lenses; What drives your passion for optometry? Every day is an opportunity to interact with new people from various backgrounds in need of seeing their best life. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? It means building relationships with patients so I can understand their visual needs and meet those needs with a new prescription or medical treatment. How are you impacting your local community? I speak Spanish and enjoy taking care of adult and pediatric patients in our community. I am also an InfantSEE provider. Hobbies/Interests: Football, Spending time with my wife and two children

Dr. Joanna Reiman was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Genetics. She attended the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) and graduated with clinical honors in 2015 with a Doctorate in Optometry. After graduating, she returned to Raleigh to serve her home community. Upon returning to North Carolina, she became an active member of the Eastern District Optometric Society (EDOS), the North Carolina Optometric Society (NCOS), and the American Optometric Association (AOA). Dr Reiman currently serves as the President-Elect of the NCOS and the Federal Advocacy Representative for North Carolina with the AOA. Dr. Reiman was awarded the 2019 Young OD of the Year and the 2022 Optometrist of the Year by the NCOS. Dr Reiman lives in Raleigh with her husband, two children, and their rescue dog.