Undergraduate Education: High Point University: Bachelor's of Science; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, North Carolina Optometric Society, Prevent Blindness; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Residency in ocular disease: Lake City, Florida VA Hospital, Contact lens specialist: Wake Forest, NC; The reason I became an optometrist is because I enjoy helping people see and feel their best. I enjoy saving eyes and saving lives! In my spare time, I enjoy In my spare time, I love spending time with my husband and daughter, playing with our cats and dogs, visiting the Carolina seashores and mountains, and baking delicious treats (and eating them of course)! My favorite part of helping my patients is seeing their smiles when they get to see the world in a beautiful new light.

Undergraduate Education: Bob Jones University; Biology Major; Chemistry Minor. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry 1990. Professional Achievements and Associations: Alpha Omega Man of The Year; Honor Society Beta Kappa; First Place Classic Car Awards at Euro Car Festival in Greenville and at Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: LASIK Top Gun Award; Various Contact Lens Specialty Awards; Paragon RGP Contact Lens study participant. The reason I became an optometrist is: I am a people person and optometric physician is a good people/medical profession. Its not as intense as other medical professions and there is usually not as much pain distress for patients. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Solving a systemic problem or disease by listening to the patient carefully and observing the ocular finds. Love to be the first doctor to put the puzzle pieces together to help the patient solve a problem. In my spare time, I enjoy: Restoring old sports cars, Restoring vintage air streams, and motor coaches.

Undergraduate Education: Carthage College. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry. How are you helping your patients live their best lives? I love to provide individualized care, so each patient can look and see their best in every aspect of their life. Hobbies/Interests: I love trying new restaurants, seeing live music and theater, and spending time with my husband, son, and French bulldog.

Undergraduate Education: University of Florida - Bachelor's in Biology. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry – 2017. Professional Achievements and Associations: FOA; AOA; LROA. The reason I became an optometrist is: To help people live their best lives. As an undergraduate student I traveled to Haiti to work in an eye clinic and was able to see the benefit of helping people see clearly, sometimes for the first time in decades. Now, I'm humbled by the opportunity to serve our community daily. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Being of service. I find it fulfilling when I get to help members of our community. In my spare time, I enjoy: Traveling with my wife, visiting with friends, catching a game or two.

Undergraduate Education: University of Illinois at Chicago. Biological Sciences Degree, Honors College. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry 2004. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Illinois Optometric Association. The reason I became an optometrist is: I always wanted to work in a health science field. I received my first pair of glasses when I was in 2nd grade. It was awesome to see clearly. During my undergraduate studies, I observed optometrists and I was able to see firsthand how they impact an individual’s life. It is a profession where you can have patients experience a “wow” daily. We all see patients that have no idea that they were seeing so poorly until you show them how good their vision could be. My favorite part of helping my patients is: It feels great to help people see better. My goal for all my patients is to manage their eye health, ensure optimal vision, and help prevent disease. In my spare time, I enjoy: I enjoy traveling, reading, music, playing basketball, and spending time with family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: University of Florida 1988 BS Chemistry/Math. Optometry School: PCO 1992. Professional Achievements and Associations: COVD; NC State Opt Assoc; AOA; Women of Achievement YWCA; Most Influential Women in Optical. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Fellowship COVD, TBI certified; MiiSight Certification. The reason I became an optometrist is: the inspiration from my wonderful mentor and personal optometrist Dr. Robert Davis, however I was fascinated by how vision/learning and the impact on daily living could be altered in a life changing way. It wasn't until 2nd year in college that I truly knew I wanted to enter this field. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Solving not only the problems they came in with - but being able to provide help in ways they never knew. Sometimes we are the only health care provider they see - and being able to provide resources for their overall wellbeing is rewarding. For example, maybe it is just listening to them, maybe it is helping their family understand what they are going through visually - all these things and more are truly helping patients live their best lives, and I want to be that difference for them! In my spare time, I enjoy: working out as much as I can, yoga, cycling, running, reading, traveling to new places and lots of dog walks. Spending every moment watching my son do life and celebrating all the family time I get is my icing on the cake!