Undergraduate Education: University of Waterloo; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Illinois Optometric Association, American Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care; What drives your passion for optometry? Helping patients see clearly and educating them of the importance of their eye health is extremely rewarding! How are you helping patients live their best lives? I like to customize my recommendations to each patients visual needs based on their work environment and their hobbies. 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? Whenever the opportunity arises, I like to volunteer my time to improve my local community. Hobbies/Interests: Exploring all the exciting things Chicago has to offer!

Undergraduate Education: George Mason University; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

Undergraduate Education: NC State University, Bachelor's of Science; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Society, NC State Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Certified in MySight contact lenses for treating myopia; The reason I became an optometrist is because I think the eye is interesting and an important part of people’s quality of life. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing board and video games. My favorite part of helping my patients is helping them see their best.

Undergraduate Education: The Ohio State University, BS 1977 Physiological Optics. Optometry School: The Ohio State University 1979. Professional Achievements and Associations: Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, Alabama Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association, Missouri Optometric Association, Ohio Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Cooper Vision Clinical Research Investigator, AOA Optometric Recognition Award 1996. The reason I became an optometrist is: to help my patients preserve the precious gift of sight. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Helping my patients see the world around them. In my spare time, I enjoy: Hiking, reading, bridge and family.

Dr. Gerald Eisenstatt is a graduate of Southern College of Optometry, and has been in practice for 35 years. Dr. Eisenstatt is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians, and past president of the West Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians. Dr. Eisenstatt retired as an Associate Professor of Practice Management at Southern College of Optometry where he received the distinguished Teacher of the Year award from the senior class for several years. He was also the Director of the Hayes Center for Practice Excellence, and a member of the Practice Management Educators Association. Dr. Eisenstatt received his M.B.A. from Christian Brothers University in 2011. He is married to Lynn and they have two sons, Brian and Michael.

Dr. Leonard Hampton is a graduate of Southern College of Optometry and has been in private practice in Memphis for over 36 years. He is an adjunct faculty member for Southern College of Optometry, a Senior Examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry, and the former president of the West Tennessee Optometric Society. He is married to Diane. Together, they have two children, Hallie (Ricky) and Will, and 2 grandchildren.

Dr. Butorac holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Indiana University and attended the prestigious Indiana University School of Optometry, where she received her Doctorate of Optometry, graduating top of her class with high honors. She is a member of the Indiana Optometric Association, Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society and the American Optometric Association. Dr. Butorac is a graduate of Hamilton Southeastern High School.

Undergraduate Education: Millikin University, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Optometry School: University of Missouri - St. Louis College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, Indiana Optometric Association, Western Indiana Optometric Society, Special Offices: Vice-President, 2004-2006; 2020-present, President, 2006-2008 , Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society; Indiana Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year 2009, Ossip Optometry Optometrist of the Year 2013, Ossip Optometry Office of the Year 2013; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Primary Care, Contact Lenses (Astigmatism, Hard-to-Fit); The reason I became an optometrist is because I enjoy helping people. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, including either hanging out at home with my wife, daughter, and twin sons, or watching one of my children's many sporting event. I also enjoy cycling, watching sports, and listening to music. My favorite part of helping my patients is watching a patient's reaction when they see the world through a pair of glasses for the first time. The way a person's face lights up when they can see clearly is priceless.

Undergraduate Education: Siena College; Optometry School: The New England College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Beta Sigma Kappa member, American Academy of Optometry member, American Optometric Association member; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Completed a residency in ocular disease at Virginia Eye Consultants; What drives your passion for optometry? The ability to impact people in a positive way on a daily basis. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By providing them with many options for the management of their eye care needs. 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 enjoy volunteering in my spare time at my church and other local businesses. Hobbies/Interests: Kayaking, cross country skiing, the beach or lake, spending time with family and friends