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: University of Delaware. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry, Cum Laude, Diplomate ABO. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing individualized care to each patient, working together with them so that we can come up with vision solutions that work best for their lifestyle and leave them feeling confident and comfortable. Hobbies: Flying, motorcycles, tractors.

Undergraduate Education: North Carolina State University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1996. The reason I became an optometrist is: helping people. My favorite part of helping my patients is: helping people be healthier and seeing their best. In my spare time, I enjoy: Needlework, Knitting, Reading.

Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University; Professional Achievements and Associations: Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, Member of Maryland Optometric Association, Associate member of the North Carolina Optometric Society, Member of American Optometric Association, Member of the National Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Residency Trained in Ocular Disease, Primary Care Optometry; The reason I became an optometrist is because I derive great joy in being able to combine my love of science and passion for helping others. I love being able to play an integral role in serving as the primary eye provider of my patients, addressing their visual and ocular needs, and providing education to understand their eye health. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, working out, hiking, and spending time with wonderful husband and family. My favorite part of helping my patients is having the ability to transform one’s way of viewing the world and their interaction by way of visual correction. It’s purely satisfying being able to witness the immediate gratification that’s achieved, whenever I demonstrate my patients customized prescription to correct their visual error. Additionally, I enjoy interacting with each patient and providing quality patient centered care.

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: West Georgia College; BS Physics. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Memphis, TN; 1982. Professional Achievements and Associations: Ga. Optometric Assn.; American Optometric Assn. Chief Optometry Service, Giessen Army Medical Center, Giessen, Germany; Chief Optometry Service, Tuttle Army Health Clinic, Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Ga. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Externship, Public Health Service Hospital, Shiprock, New Mexico; Externship, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Contact Lenses; Primary Care. The reason I became an optometrist is: Severe eye injury as a child made me realize just how precious vision is in our lives. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Patient’s reaction when they realize they are going see so very much better. In my spare time, I enjoy: Playing guitar, golf, fishing, spending time with my family.