Undergraduate Education: University of North Florida, Bachelor of Business Administration; Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Georgia Optometric Association, American Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Residency in Primary Care and Low Vision, Lake City VA medical clinic; The reason I became an optometrist is from high school anatomy class. From there, I developed a fascination for the human eye. That fascination combined with my desire to pursue a career where I could make a difference in people's lives, led me to optometry. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, watching TV, and traveling with my wife. My favorite part of helping my patients is being able to make a patient's life more enjoyable by helping them see better.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry (Salus University). Professional Achievements and Associations: Maryland Optometric Association. American Optometric Association. Clinical Certification and Specialties: Primary Care. The reason I became an optometrist is: You get to meet different people every day from all walks of life. My favorite part of helping my patients is: The expression on their faces when something I have done has helped impact their life in a better way. In my spare time, I enjoy: Running, shopping, traveling and spending time with my daughters.

Undergraduate Education: Cornell University, BA. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 2001. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, Virginia Optometric Association. The reason I became an optometrist is: I started wearing glasses in sixth grade and it made such a positive impact for me that I wanted to be able to bring that same experience to other people. My favorite part of helping my patients is: The first time a young person puts on glasses or contacts and says, "Wow!" After twenty years in practice that still gives me a thrill. In my spare time, I enjoy: I like to cook (and eat!) and travel (and eat!) I have 11-year-old twins so "spare time" is not really an accurate term.

Dr. Phillip Boykin graduated from Campbell University in 2010, and then optometry school at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia in 2014. He grew up in Eastern North Carolina and currently reside in Durham. He worked for MED out of school for 5 years and now have returned in a hybrid role: seeing patients in the triangle area half the week in person, while seeing patients all across North Carolina the other half, using our remote optometry platform. He loves being able to serve the entire state using this new technology, especially the smaller towns. He has two small children Finn, 4 and Hattie, 2 and a lovely wife Lindsay.

Undergraduate Education: University of South Florida - Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University - 2015 . Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Completed a residency in primary care/ocular disease at the Orlando VA Medical Center. The reason I became an optometrist is: to be able to help others in a medical setting while still being able to balance a happy work/home life. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Educating patient so they understand not only their eye health, but overall health as well. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my husband and one-year old son.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland Baltimore County. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1988. Professional Achievements and Associations: AOA and MOA. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: primary care and contact lenses. My favorite part of helping my patients is: taking time to listen to their individual needs so that I can help make a difference in their daily lives and overall well-being. In my spare time, I enjoy: being outdoors in nature, biking and hiking, and traveling to new places.

Undergraduate Education: Ohio State University Undergrad. Optometry School: Ohio State University Optometry School 1979. The reason I became an optometrist is: My vision was very poor as a kid through school and wore glasses from an early age. I remember seeing leaves on trees for the first time with my first pair of glasses and thought it would be an interesting job when I got older. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Helping kids see, both for their self-esteem and their athletic abilities. Helping adults live their best life with good vision and healthy eyes. In my spare time, I enjoy: Outdoors: Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Boating, Scuba Diving. Indoors: Piano, Computer VR, Pen Turning.