Undergraduate Education: Boston University. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry 5. Residency in Ocular Disease OMNI Eye Services Atlanta, Georgia. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Vision is such a crucial part of our everyday lives, and improving someone's sight can profoundly impact their quality of life. Knowing that I can contribute to someone’s well-being and help them see the world more clearly is fulfilling. Hobbies/Interests: Travel, hiking, photography.

Undergraduate Education: Fordham University; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Contact lenses; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

Undergraduate Education: University of South Florida; Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry; 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: Whittier College BA Biology 1997; PCO BS Vision Science 1998; PCO Doctor of Optometry 2001. Optometry School: He is a 2001 graduate of Salus University (formerly the Pennsylvania College of Optometry). Professional Achievements and Associations: Dr. Shields has provided care to his patients in multiple settings before joining MyEyeDr in 2009. He was a Vision Care partner for Walmart Vision Centers in four locations, winning District Doctor of the Year. Additionally, Dr. Shields has worked in private practice, having opened his own practice in 2006 in Annapolis, MD, winning The Capital Gazette’s Top Doctor award. The reason I became an optometrist is: I am passionate about patients and helping them develop solutions that will ultimately enable them to lead better lives. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I enjoy learning about my patient’s visual demands and tailoring custom solutions that help improve their lives. In my spare time, I enjoy: He is passionate about his wife, four children and his St. Bernard and spends most of his free time with his family surfing off his boat on the rivers of the Chesapeake Bay. Annapolis Junior Rowing is another cause which he has passionately devoted his time as Vice President as well as overseeing his children’s rowing careers. He and his family are long time Annapolitans, and members of the St. Mary’s Catholic parish.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Towson University. Optometry School: Western University of Health Sciences, Class of 2015. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Certified in Orthokeratology. The reason I became an optometrist is: To make a difference in every patient's life and help them see all the bright colors of this beautiful world. My favorite part of helping my patients is: seeing their faces light up when they can see clearly again. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my family and travelling.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland, Baltimore County Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry Certifications/Awards: Residency in Ocular Disease Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, spending time with husband and 2 Kids

Undergraduate Education: University of North Florida, Bachelor of Science in Biology. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry (Boston MA). The reason I became an optometrist is: The eyes are truly fascinating and is a great example of how the whole body and brain work together. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I enjoy talking to my patients and listening to their needs to achieve an individualized patient centered approach. In my spare time, I enjoy: Relaxing, nature, food and culture, exploring new restaurants and places, exercising (particularly yoga, barre, Pilates), spending time family and with my pets- currently I have two cats.

Undergraduate Education: Binghamton University (SUNY). Optometry School: SUNY Optometry class of 2003. Professional Achievements and Associations: member of Maryland Optometric Association. The reason I became an optometrist is: The eyes are the windows to the rest of the body! I was always fascinated those systemic diseases can be diagnosed from an eye examination! My favorite part of helping my patients is: I love helping people see clearly! In my spare time, I enjoy: reading, being physically active outdoors, and spending time with my friends and family!

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland, Bachelor of Science in Zoology. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1978. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of Maryland Optometric Association and American Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Board certified in ocular therapeutics in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. The reason I became an optometrist is: Vision is something that effects all of us sometime in our lives. It has been a fascinating career over my 40+ years practicing in Frederick County, Maryland. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Continuous care for previous patients and building relationships with new patients. I enjoy helping patients when I can and referring patients if I feel it is necessary. In my spare time, I enjoy: I am an aficionado of classic British sport cars. I have a couple of MGAs and drive, show, and work on them. I also enjoy fishing with my wife at my cottage on the Chesapeake Bay.