Dr. Gabbard attended Wittenberg University (Springfield, OH) and was pursuing a biology degree before she was accepted into Indiana University School of Optometry in 2014. She received a Bachelor of Science in optometry in 2016 as well as her optometry doctorate in 2018. Dr. Gabbard enjoys all aspects of primary care optometry as well as ocular disease.

Undergraduate Education: The College of Wooster and Cleveland State University; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: I've previously served patients in several Ohio locations as well as in the Richmond, VA area. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: My particular areas of interest are primary care optometry and dry eye. What drives your passion for optometry? I'm excited that I can make a difference in people's' lives. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I strive to address their eye health needs and to help them see as well as possible. 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 recently moved back to my hometown of Cleveland and am looking forward to getting involved in the local community. Hobbies/Interests: Travel, hiking and spending time with family and friends.

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.