Undergraduate Education: Florida Community College at Jacksonville University of North Florida. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry, 1996. Professional Achievements and Associations: AOA, FOA, NEFOS. The reason I became an optometrist is: Vision is so important. It affects every aspect of our lives. I am proud to be able to have a part in affecting a patient's life. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I love to help solve problems. It is very rewarding to make someone’s life a little easier by helping with both vision and medical needs. In my spare time, I enjoy: I am an animal lover and take care of several. I also love to read.

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: Northern Illinois University - graduated in 2010 with honors. Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Minor equivalent in Chemistry. Optometry School: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University (MCPHSU) - graduated With honors in 2016. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Association, Beta Sigma Kappa (Optometric Honor Society). Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Residency at the Lexington Veteran Affairs Hospital - 2016-2017. Focus on Ocular disease, Low Vision and Polytrauma (with vision therapy elements). The reason I became an optometrist is: To help people see the world better. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Talking about all the options and possibilities that are available to each patient for their individual needs. In my spare time, I enjoy: Hiking, live music, the beach and snowboarding.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at the University of Florida. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry class of 2002. Professional Achievements and Associations: Florida Optometric Association. American Optometric Association. In my spare time, I enjoy: Vacationing with the family, watching college football, playing golf and wood working in the garage.

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: UNC-Chapel Hill; Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with Honors; Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Optometry School: University of Alabama, School of Optometry, 1999; Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society; Ocular Disease Residency, 2000. Professional Achievements and Associations: NCOS; AOA; Board member, "Hope in Sight”; nonprofit organization for financial assistance for advanced dry eye treatment; Board member, Duplin County Board of Health. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Ocular Disease Residency; Primary care optometry with emphasis on management of ocular disease, with special interest in glaucoma; Contact lens service; Referrals and co-management of ocular disease, cataract surgery and Lasik. The reason I became an optometrist is: The eye is such an amazing structure! It is a joy to be able to apply my love of biology and of helping others daily. My favorite part of helping my patients is: The sense of fulfillment and satisfaction gained in being able to help others through my optometric training. In my spare time, I enjoy: I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children, snow skiing, boating, enjoying the beach and being active in my church.