Undergraduate Education: I graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College with a BA degree in Chemistry, first in my class and Magna Cum Laude. I also received a BS in Visual Science from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Optometry School: I went to optometry school at Pennsylvania College of Optometry and was an Honor Graduate (top 10%) in 1988. Professional Achievements and Associations: Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry; Member of Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honorary; Member of the American Optometric Association (Cornea and Contact Lens Section member); Member of the West Virginia Association of Optometric Physicians (past member of the board in various offices and committees); For 10 years was a Clinical Examiner for the National Optometry Board Part III. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Cited by PCO for Excellence in Pediatric Care; Certified in the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease; Certified in Advanced Ocular Therapeutics and Systemic Medications; Interests in myopia management, dry eye management, and the treatment of eye disease and injury. The reason I became an optometrist is: During the summer between 3rd and 4th grade, I had to get my first pair of glasses. I hadn't known that I was not seeing things that I should, and I never complained, but when I said I couldn't read the menu to my little sister at Burger King, my father got worried. When I went to the optometrist, I was so scared, and I cried so much! But then when we picked up my new glasses, we went for a picnic lunch at a scenic overlook, and I couldn't hardly eat because I was amazed that I could see houses in the valley and leaves on the tree! Soon after my girl scouts group did a trip to an eye doctor's office, and ever since then I said I wanted to be an optometrist and stuck with that goal throughout school. My favorite part of helping my patients is: - There is no better reward than when you can do something to improve a person’s quality of life by helping them function more comfortably and see more clearly. I love it so much when patients tell me that they have never had an eye examination that was so thorough and that they appreciate how I have explained things to them in a way they understand. In my spare time, I enjoy: I have been active in robotics and STEM education in our area and was a founding member and president of West Side Robotics, a group to encourage and support teams and clubs using robotics to inspire learning in kids. I coached LEGO Robotics and VEX Robotics teams for eight years, leading several teams to state level competition awards. I served as a volunteer at the VEX Worlds competition. I also have been a board member of our high school band boosters’ program, and a supporter of the high school soccer team, as my sons have made their way through high school. With my youngest now graduating, I will miss being a part of that!

Undergraduate Education: B.S. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. M.S. Northern Illinois University. Optometry School: O.D. Illinois College of Optometry 1989. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association. Indiana Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: American Board of Optometry. The reason I became an optometrist is: I have a strong interest in science and health. Optometry combines both disciplines. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Letting patients know their eyes are healthy. In my spare time, I enjoy: Running 5K races, Reading, Walking my dogs.

Undergraduate Education: College of Wooster; Bachelor of Arts. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; 1983. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; West Virginia Association of Optometric Physicians; Optometric Extension Program Foundation; College of Syntonic Optometry. The reason I became an optometrist is: good experience and help I received by my optometrist when growing up. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Patient satisfaction and gratitude for personalized attention and care. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with family, bicycling, travel, music, reading, outdoors.

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences. Optometry School: Salus University (Pennsylvania College of Optometry); 2001. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member, American Optometric Association; Member, Pennsylvania Optometric Association; Member, Central Pennsylvania Optometric Society. The reason I became an optometrist is: To use science in an interesting way to help people. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Seeing them have success with treatments or help that we can provide. In my spare time, I enjoy: Time with family, travel, taekwondo.

Dr. Watson studied Chemistry at the University of Kentucky for 3 years before gaining early acceptance into optometry school in Memphis, TN. While in school she trained at Bennett and Bloom Eye Centers based in Louisville, KY and the Eye Care Center - a group of private practices based in Richmond, KY. She graduated with her doctorate degree from the Southern College of Optometry in spring of 2017. Dr. Watson's interests include spending time with her church family and cheering on the CATS with her husband, Steven.

Dr. Thao Tran received her doctorate from Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry. There she learned to perform Spanish exams. She is certified through the National Boards of Examiners in Optometry and has a high interest in primary care, as well as the treatment and management of ocular disease. Her and her husband, an engineer and entrepreneur, have a philanthropic goal of inventing a device that will help better vision for people in underprivileged countries. Dr. Tran was born and raised in Indiana. As a first-generation Vietnamese-American, she can also speak Vietnamese. Leisurely, she loves spending time with her family. She and her husband have a toddler and a rescue dog.

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: Florida State University, Biology; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, Florida Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: General Practice, Contact Lenses; The reason I became an optometrist is because my dad is a (retired) optometrist and I've worn glasses since I was 2 yrs old. In my spare time, I enjoy travel, shopping, reading, playing with my dog. My favorite part of helping my patients is: It's rewarding to help people see their best because it can change their entire life.