Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago - Residency, Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO). How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye care for children and adults including Myopia control management, contact lens fitting, diabetic eye exams and ocular disease management. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, hiking, reading.

Undergraduate Education: Florida Atlantic University, BS in Biology, BA in Computer Science. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By ensuring that they have the best eye health and vision possible to see the important parts of their world. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Travel, spending time with family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: Clemson Univ. BS Zoology. Optometry School: The Medical Center, Univ. of Alabama in Birmingham, O.D. degree, 1985. Professional Achievements and Associations: South Carolina and North Carolina Board licensed, American Optometric Association, South Carolina Optometric Physician Association (former Executive Council member), Catawba Optometric Society (former President), American Board of Optometry Diplomat, President of Blackwell Eye Associates, PA (1987-2014), Rock Hill School Board of Trustees (elected to in 1994 and 1998), S.C. State Board of Education (2007-2011), York County (SC) Council (elected to and served from 2011 to 2021, 8 years as Council Chairman), First Chairman I-77 Alliance, former Chairman RFATS. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: ABO Diplomat, NC and SC Board of Optometry Licenses, primary eye care, eye disease/injury, contact lenses, Lasik, and cataract surgery pre op and post op care. The reason I became an optometrist is: To be a doctor and help people. My favorite part of helping my patients is: providing resolution to any vision or eye problem the patient has and providing comfort and peace of mind. In my spare time, I enjoy: Hunting, Coastal jet ski trips, traveling.

Undergraduate Education: South Georgia College, Georgia Southern University, B.S. Biology; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Salus University; Professional Achievements and Associations: Have been seeing patients with MyEyeDr. since graduating optometry school in 2014, GOA and AOA member; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Primary Care, Contact lenses; The reason I became an optometrist is because I was initially exposed to the profession at a young age because of my own farsightedness and astigmatism, and seeing the wonders a pair of glasses or contacts can do for children and adults for overall quality of life and our ability to help people through early diagnosis and treatment. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family. We have three girls and one boy and a new puppy so never a dull moment. I play tennis when I get time. My favorite part of helping my patients is being able to make a difference and solve whatever eye problem they are having whether it be blurry vision or an infection or anything that I can help with clinically. It is also nice when you can make that personal connection as well.

Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Salus University, Optometrist. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Board Certification. Primary Care Residency at Nova Southeastern University The reason I became an optometrist is: Wanted people see better. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Satisfaction of the positive impact I have on their daily lives. In my spare time, I enjoy: Traveling

Undergraduate Education: Northeastern State University. Optometry School: Northeastern State University College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I see patients of all ages for glasses, contacts, and medical needs. I work closely with local ophthalmologists to make the most appropriate and comprehensive care available to the person in my exam chair. My patients’ vision and overall health is my passion and I do not take for granted that they choose me for their eye care needs. Hobbies/Interests: Raising my 4 daughters, woodworking, and traveling.

Undergraduate Education: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

Undergraduate Education: Florida State University; Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Eye Care and Contact Lenses; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring each patient receives the best eye care with our dedicated team.