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

Undergraduate Education: Master of Science- Medical Microbiology (2011); Bachelor of science- Microbiology (2009). Optometry School: Midwestern University- Arizona college of optometry. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Virginia Optometric Association; North Carolina Optometric Society (NICOS); South Carolina Optometry Association (SCOPA); North Carolina Blind Lions Club; InfantSEE; Mission trip to Haiti and providing eye health screening. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Specialize in primary eye care, pediatric eye care, LASIK and Cataract Consultation/pre& post-operative care; Management of ocular surface diseases, Glaucoma, high risk medication, Macular degeneration and Diabetic eye exam; Competency in Dry eye and anterior segment diagnosis and treatment; Specialty contact lens fitting (GP/Hybrid/Scleral/Keratoconus); Certified in Myopia management 2020; Certificate of Laser Therapy for anterior segment 2016. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I love our profession. It is ever-changing for the betterment of our patient. I embrace those changes and will always introduce them to the patient when they see me for eye care. As much as I love our profession, I cherish the relationships I can built over the years. In my spare time, I enjoy: When not in office I enjoy hiking with my dog, cooking, playing tennis and most importantly spending quality time with my family.

Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care; What drives your passion for optometry? I love to build rapport with my patients and being involved in preserving their most important sense! How are you helping patients live their best lives? By becoming a source of positivity for all my patients -- laughter is the best medicine, after all! 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'm a big believer in anonymous acts of kindness! Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, doing escape rooms, and cheering on my tar heels! GO HEELS!

Undergraduate Education: University of Arizona; Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; 2015. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Georgia Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Residency trained in Ocular Disease. The reason I became an optometrist is: The feeling I got when I got my first pair of glasses in 2nd grade was unlike any other. That feeling got stronger when I started wearing contact lenses in high school, and the more and more I researched a career as an optometrist the more I realized what a good fit it was for me. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I love helping people see their best, and I take pride in customizing my patients’ vision to meet their needs, whatever that may be. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my wife and daughters. Swimming biking running!"

Undergraduate Education: IUPUI, Chemistry; Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of the IOA and AOA; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Certified in prescribing MiSight contact lens to manage myopia in children, TLC affiliate in providing management of laser vision correction patients; The reason I became an optometrist is because I am one of those people that has to feel around like I am blind if I don't have my glasses on or contact lenses in. So needless to say, I was at the eye doctor regularly growing up. With being so reliant on the eye doctor, optometry was a field that naturally seemed like a good fit. My favorite part of helping my patients is being able to see clearly is crucial for experiencing life at its fullest. It is a blessing to deliver eye care to patients to ensure that they are able to live their best lives. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, being outdoors, and relaxing.

Undergraduate Education: Kansas State University – Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry – graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2005. Hobbies/Interests: I love to travel. Member of the American Optometric Association and the Indiana Optometric Association.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science from Purdue University, majoring in Biology and minoring in Spanish. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry, 2009. Professional Achievements and Associations: Indiana Optometric Association, American Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Primary care, dry eye treatment, computer vision syndrome. The reason I became an optometrist is: I was interested in healthcare from a young age as I knew I wanted to be in a field that makes an impact and difference on others. I was fortunate enough to not need any vision correction while growing up but had many family members who either wore glasses or suffered from eye conditions (Glaucoma, etc.). I came to realize that the field of optometry is so fascinating in that I would get to care for not only patients' vision needs (glasses and contacts), but also help with their healthcare needs. I am lucky to work in a field with ever changing technology that allows me to provide this comprehensive care to patients each day. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I am fortunate to work in the area I grew up (graduated from Franklin Central High School), so it's been a humbling experience to impact the community I know and love. Forming trusting relationships with my patients and their families by helping them see and feel better is so rewarding each day. In my spare time, I enjoy: Traveling, live theater, playing tennis, Cubs baseball, shoe shopping, and exploring parks and museums with my husband and kids (Keenan and Nahla). I also love a good book, a cup of coffee, and binge-watching Netflix!

Dr. Austin Swain has been dedicated to the field of optometry since 2009. Originally from a rural town in North Carolina, he developed a deep passion for serving underserved communities, which continues to shape his approach to patient care today. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Campbell University in 2011, followed by his Doctorate of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry in 2015. Dr. Swain specializes in fitting specialty contact lenses·including scleral lenses for keratoconus and other corneal conditions·and provides comprehensive care in ocular disease management and primary eye care. He currently practices across three locations for MyEyeDr., where he is committed to improving his patients· vision and enhancing their quality of life. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and stays current with the latest advancements in eye care through continuing education and professional development. Dr. Swain utilizes advanced diagnostic imaging and fitting technologies to ensure precise, comfortable, and effective treatment outcomes for his patients. ·I believe that clear vision is the foundation for a better life, and I strive to treat every patient with the same care and attention I·d give my own family,· he says. Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Swain enjoys raising and showing high-quality alpacas at events across the United States and spending time on his farm·a unique passion that reflects his dedication to excellence and care in every aspect of life.

Undergraduate Education: Georgia Southern University BS. Optometry School: Southern College Of Optometry; 1977. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of The Georgia Optometric Association, The American Optometric Association, Omega Delta Optometric Fraternity. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Specialties in Anterior Segment Disease and in Contact Lens Specialty fitting. The reason I became an optometrist is: I was inspired by my hometown optometrist. He was a great eye doctor who loved his patients and the profession. My favorite part of helping my patients is: solving their vision issues and bringing a smile to their face. In my spare time, I enjoy: golfing, indoor rowing, and spending time with my family.

Undergraduate Education: Geneva College. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By performing eye exams for people of all ages and needs including contact lenses, glaucoma, dry eyes, and diabetic eye care. Especially specialty contact lens needs such as keratoconus, corneal disease, and orthokeratology for myopia management. Hobbies/Interests: Sports, music, travel, and spending time with family.