Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Iowa. Optometry School: Doctorate of Optometry, Indiana University. Certifications/Awards: Fellowship, American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Thompson is passionate about eye care and is excited to help you with any of your eye care needs. She has extensive knowledge of ocular disease and management and enjoys fitting patients with contact lenses. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Thompson loves spending time with her family, being active, and traveling.

Dr. Shah McDonough achieved a Bachelor of science degree in Biology with a minor in Spanish from Purdue University. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. During her time there she also completed a second bachelor’s degree in Vision science and an internship with honors at the Tianjin Medical University eye clinic in Tianjin, China. Active in the professional community, Dr. Shah McDonough holds a membership with the Indiana Optometric Association. She is fluent in Gujarati, a dialect of India. Practicing a healthy lifestyle, Dr. Shah McDonough enjoys traveling, gardening, and hiking. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband and 2 sons. Dr. Shah McDonough enjoys being part of the Progressive Eyecare team and helping her community.

Dr. Birtwhistle is a graduate of DePauw University, with a BA in Biology. He then completed an MBA at Indiana Wesleyan University, and graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Optometry. He is a past president of the Central Indiana Optometric Society, and enjoys working with people from all walks of life. He especially enjoys working with specialty contact lenses to help with vision improvement with disease and in helping with Ortho-K lenses to aid in the slowing of myopia. Outside of work, Dr. Birtwhistle enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, playing music, and cooking.

Dr. Wise has been helping people see better for over 30 years. She always enjoys working with everyone, from very young children to older adults, and has been a staple in the Franklin community.

I earned my undergraduate degree in Biology from Queens University of Charlotte in Charlotte, NC and graduated with a Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, PA. I completed externships in both ocular disease and contact lenses, including rotations through various MyEyeDr locations and at the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center in NC. I also completed a rotation in low vision and vision rehabilitation at the Feinbloom Low Vision Center at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. I received an award for clinical excellence from the Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation Center which was presented at graduation. My hobbies and interests include spending time with friends and family, cooking/baking, traveling, and playing soccer.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology from North Carolina State University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Magna Cum Laude. Certifications/Awards: Conforma Contact Lens Excellence Award. Hobbies/Interests: Pottery, watching good movies, and trying different foods.

I was born in Houston, Texas, and raised in South Florida. I earned my undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University before completing my Doctorate of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University. After graduation, I was accepted into a competitive residency program in Austin, Texas, where I specialized in Vision Rehabilitation with a focus on Vision Therapy and neuro-visual rehabilitation. This advanced training gave me the opportunity to work with complex visual conditions and gain expertise in helping patients achieve meaningful improvements in their day-to-day lives. Ichose optometry because I am passionate about providing meaningful healthcare and helping patients optimize their vision to improve their quality of life. My goal is to deliver care that makes a lasting difference, allowing patients to see and experience the world more clearly. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, traveling and spending time with family.

Dr. Kim earned her Doctorate of Optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1992. She has been serving the communities of Woodbridge and Manassas for the past 21 years. Her area of special interest is primary care. Dr. Kim’s thorough comprehensive eye exam includes a full eye health evaluation that checks for conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, age related macular degeneration, and systemic health related eye conditions.

Dr. Bracht was born and raised in Rochester, NY. She completed her undergraduate studies at the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Cortland where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She began her career working at Bausch + Lomb, conducting contact lens related clinical research studies. This sparked her interest in optometry, which then led her to pursue a Doctor of Optometry degree at The Ohio State University. She is particularly interested in spending quality time with patients to discover vision options that can optimize and improve their life. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, cooking, watching college football (Go Buckeyes!), and spending time with her dog.

Dr. Veenu Gill is passionate about helping people see and feel their best. She earned her Doctor of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry after completing her undergraduate studies in Biochemistry and Psychology at Simmons University in Boston. Her training took her through some of the most respected eye care institutions in the Boston area, including Tufts New England Eye, Joslin Diabetes Center, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, VA Bedford, and several community health centers. Dr. Gill’s special interests include contact lenses, dry eye care, myopia management, ocular disease, and the important role nutrition plays in overall eye health. She loves taking the time to get to know her patients, educating them, and creating personalized care plans that fit their unique needs. She believes that health is your true wealth, and feels honored to be a trusted part of her patients’ journey toward better vision and well-being. Fluent in Punjabi and Hindi, and conversational in Spanish and Portuguese, Dr. Gill enjoys connecting with people from all backgrounds. Outside the office, she loves traveling, practicing yoga and meditation, and spending time with her husband, two kids, and close friends.