Jason Blankenship, OD

About Jason Blankenship, OD

Undergraduate Education: Troy University; Troy, AL---BS Mathematics Optometry School: UAB School of Optometry; Birmingham, AL Hobbies/Interests: Traveling around the world, playing with my miniature schnauzer Jaxton, going to Broadway shows and spending time with my family.

Ogechi Ukegbu, OD

About Ogechi Ukegbu, OD

Undergraduate Education: University of Houston – BS in Mathematics, Minor in Chemistry, c/o 2003 Optometry School: Pennsylvania School of Optometry, c/o 2010 Certifications/Awards: National Optometric Student Association Academic Excellence Award, Golden Key International Honour Society, Publications: NATURE International Weekly Journal of Science “The finished DNA sequence of human chromosome 12”, vol. 440, pgs 346-351 How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, binocular visual dysfunctions, and ocular disease management. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling

Dustin Briscoe, OD

About Dustin Briscoe, OD

Undergraduate Education: BS Neuroscience from Brigham Young University- Provo, UT Optometry School: OD from Southern College of Optometry- Memphis, TN Certifications/Awards: Residency in Refractive and Ocular Surgery from Toyos Clinic and Southern College of Optometry- Memphis, TN OD licensure in MI, MD, PA, VA Hobbies/Interests: Living on a farm with my wife and our two children. Playing the organ for our church and the piano for our choir. Training in martial arts with my children.

Lori Couch, OD

About Lori Couch, OD

Undergraduate Education: Campbell University-Summa Cum Laude Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry-graduated with honors, Completed a residency in Family Practice Optometry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry Certifications/Awards: David J. Kerko Low Vision Award Hobbies/Interests: 6. Gardening and swimming

Autumn Mantel, OD

About Autumn Mantel, OD

Undergraduate Education: University of Washington Optometry School: Pacific University College of Optometry Certifications/Awards: Alcon Award for Clinical Excellence. Listed in Newsweek Magazine’s Best Eye Doctors in America July 2021. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye screening exams, and contact lens fittings. Hobbies/Interests: hiking, paddleboarding, camping

Joanna Reiman, OD

About Joanna Reiman, OD

Dr. Joanna Reiman was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Genetics. She attended the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) and graduated with clinical honors in 2015 with a Doctorate in Optometry. After graduating, she returned to Raleigh to serve her home community. Upon returning to North Carolina, she became an active member of the Eastern District Optometric Society (EDOS), the North Carolina Optometric Society (NCOS), and the American Optometric Association (AOA). Dr Reiman currently serves as the President-Elect of the NCOS and the Federal Advocacy Representative for North Carolina with the AOA. Dr. Reiman was awarded the 2019 Young OD of the Year and the 2022 Optometrist of the Year by the NCOS. Dr Reiman lives in Raleigh with her husband, two children, and their rescue dog.

Clayton Boyd, OD

About Clayton Boyd, OD

Clayton Tyler Boyd, OD, joined the team in August 2023 as a VEH Doctor. He brings with him an impressive experience in the field of optometry as he has also worked closely with a multitude of innovative companies both in the USA and overseas. For many of these companies, he has served as a Lead Optometrist. He is an Oklahoma native. He obtained dual degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Oklahoma Panhandle State University in 2011, graduating summa cum laude, then his Doctorate of Optometry at Northeastern University of Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2015, where he was awarded the J. Pat Cummings Fellow scholarship, as well as the Outstanding Clinician award. Currently, he lives in the panhandle of Oklahoma but works in rural practices in Colorado and Nebraska, among others, where he cares for patients who travel from several hours away. He remains excited to bring his vast experience and knowledge to our patients, as he embarks on this journey in his career while utilizing all the wonderful technological advancements that continue to be cultivated. In addition to exploring new eyecare technology, Tyler spends his time hunting, learning more about leatherworking, and woodworking, and playing yard games with his wife and four kids. Dr. Boyd remains excited to bring his vast optometry experience and knowledge to our patients.

Ashley Wagner, OD

About Ashley Wagner, OD

Undergraduate Education: Misericordia University Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I love seeing patients and making sure they're using their best vision possible! There have also been several patients where routine eye exams have turned into life-saving exams which is the mosst impactful part of the job and which I love the most. Hobbies/Interests: I love spending time with my two kids and husband and traveling. We are also big fans of jigsaw puzzles

Mariah Lucas, OD

About Mariah Lucas, OD

Undergraduate Education: University of Kentucky Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry Certifications/Awards: Residency in Ocular Disease with an Emphasis in Primary Care at the Brownsburg Indiana VA Clinic, Member of the Gold Key Optometric Honor Society How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I strive to provide each and every patient with a thorough eye exam to make sure they are seeing their very best- because when you see your best, you do your best! I care for patients by of course prescribing glasses and contacts, as well as providing diabetic eye exams, evaluating binocular vision concerns, and managing and treating ocular disease. Hobbies/Interests: Running, hiking, reading, playing pickleball, and spending time with my husband and family

Darshita Patel, OD

About Darshita Patel, OD

Undergraduate Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams and contact lens fitting. My goal is to provide thorough eye exams for my patients to maintain their ocular health and wellbeing. Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my 2 kids and husband, traveling and fitness