Dr. Jin Yang, OD, Ph.D., a graduate of Nova Southeastern University's College of Optometry. Dr. Yang holds a medical license in China, where she worked as an ophthalmologist for many years prior to move to the United States. Her extensive education includes a co-training PhD from Columbia University and Tianjin Medical University, and a two-year postdoctoral training at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Yang is passionate about sharing her knowledge and expertise with our community. Schedule your appointment today and experience the exceptional care Dr. Yang has to offer! Education: • ChangZhi Medical College, ChangZhi, Shanxi, China 09/01-06/06, M.D • Shan Xi Medical University, Shanxi Eye Hospital Taiyuan, Shanxi, China, 09/06-09/10 Residency and master degree • TianJin Medical University, TianJin , China Co-trained within Edward Hardness Eye Institute. Columbia University, New York, USA. 09/10-07/13 PH.D. • Edward Hardness Eye Institute. Columbia University, New York, USA. 07/13- 09/14 Postdoctoral research fellow on genetic eye disease • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, USA. 03/18-07/20 Postdoctoral research fellow on retinal disease diagnose and data analysis with retinal angio-OCT Optometry School: • NOVA Southeastern university, Fort Lauderdale, USA. 07/24-11/24 Certifications/Awards: 2024 Cooper vision’s excellence in Contact lens Award 2024 Pediatric and Binocular vision clinical excellence Award 2024 Pass with honor of all four externship rotation 2024 Member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi 2023 Broward County Optometric Association Nova grant winner 2023 American Academy of Optometry: Elmer H Eger Student Travel Fellowship 2023 Cooper vision 3rd year student contact lens scholarship 2021-2023 Beta sigma kappa international optometric honor society membership 2020 American Association of Ophthalmology travel grant 2017 Tianjin innovative young scientist award 2016 China genetic consultation licensed 2016 Chinese National Medical Science the Third Prize 2015 The first prize of Research Paper presenting at Tianjin Medical University 2013 The second scholarship of Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital 2012 Certified basic science training in Columbia University 2011 The third Prize of thesis contest--The fourth annual forum of graduate and medical doctor academic meeting in Tianjin and coastal area. 2009 The second Prize of post-graduate thesis contest. Shanxi Medical University Hobbies/Interests: • Spend time with family • Swimming, hiking, dancing and cook

Dr. Li was born in China and raised in Texas, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. She recieved her undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. She completed her clinical training at Southwest Vision Center and Kozlovsky Delay & Winter Eye Consultants, where she managed ocular diseases and provided pre and post-ocular surgical care. During time at school, she served as the President of Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association (OVDRA) and Sports Vision. She previously researched on color vision and publishing it in the journal "Eye". She is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and Texas Optometric Association (TOA). She also volunteered on a mission trip to Guatemala, where she provided eyecare to the underserved population of Chichicastenango. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages and aims to provide positive, impactful visual and ocular health solutions for patients' concerns. During her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with family.

Undergraduate education: University of Texas at Dallas, B.A Biology. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. Clinical specialties: Ocular Disease Management, Diabetic Eye Exams, Speciality Contact Lens Fittings, and Glaucoma Management. Hobbies/interests: Hiking, Working out, and Traveling around the world.

Dr. Frederick Tillman graduated from Albany Junior College with an Associate of Arts Degree in 1976. He attended the University of Georgia beginning in 1976 and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1979. Dr. Tillman received a Doctor of Optometry Degree in 1981 from Southern College of Optometry. Dr. Tillman had a private practice in Thompson, GA, from 1981 to 1982 and then in Brunswick, GA, from 1982 to 1985. He and his family moved to Carrollton in 1985, and he has had a successful practice here for nearly 40 years. He and his wife, Sally, have three children, Beth, Walt, and Sara Claudia, and two grandchildren, Charlie and Naomi.

Undergraduate education: University of Maryland. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University. How are you impacting your community? I grew up in South Florida, where I graduated from South Plantation High School. The school is just 10 minutes away from Weston, where I have worked for the last 25 years. It gives me a sense of great pride to be servicing the community that gave so much to me. I take pleasure in getting to know my patients personally and professionally to build lasting relationships. Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, golf, skiing, fantasy football, live music.

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at Austin ’94. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry ’98. Certifications: MiSight Myopia Management, Paragon CST, Acuvue Abilifi. How are you impacting your community? With over 20 years of experience in eye care, I have had the privilege of serving the Weston community and building lasting relationships with my patients. It’s truly rewarding to care for individuals I first met as children and now see their own kids. I take pride in the personal connections I’ve formed, which have encouraged many to continue their eyecare journey with me, even after moving away. Nothing is more fulfilling than knowing I’ve positively impacted their lives. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy traveling, attending music concerts, cooking, learning about history, and reading novels.

Dr. Steven Guzik, Owner of Primary Eyecare Professionals, graduated from Loras College in May of 1994 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. He obtained his Optometric Degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in May 1998. While attending ICO, Dr. Guzik received the Southwest Contact Lens Society Scholarship. While working at the Wesley-Jessen Corporation, Dr. Guzik was an assistant clinical moderator for optometric students from the Illinois College of Optometry and Indiana University. He aided fourth-year optometric students with clinical decisions on diagnosing and treating ocular ailments. While at Wesley-Jessen, he obtained extensive knowledge and experience with several types of contacts and fitting techniques. In addition, Dr. Guzik has participated in contact lens workshops for third-year optometric students at the Illinois College of Optometry since 1999. He previously served as a clinical proctor with the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. As a proctor, his responsibility was to assess the clinical skills of fourth-year optometric students. He specializes in advanced contact lens fittings, myopia management, ocular disease cases, and pediatric optometry.

Undergraduate Education; University of Georgia, Athens, GA. BA, Clemson University, postgraduate. Optometry School: University of Alabama in Birmingham School of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Fellowship Ophthalmic Practice, Omni Eye Services, Fairfax, VA. Impact: I strive to provide the best comprehensive eye care in Primary Eye Care setting, including Adult and Children’s Vision and Ocular Health assessment and Plans that include but are not limited to Spectacle and Contact lens fitting, Binocular Vision, Ocular Disease Management, and Diabetic Eye Exams and appropriate referrals when indicated and co-management with Specialists in their Fields of Expertise. I feel that patient education is paramount to achieving the above goals. I am the third OD in my family, and this has always been our desire to obtain the best outcome for all our patients possible. Hobbies /Interests: SC Master Naturalist: Environmental Education (Piedmont and Winyah Bay regions), Therapeutic Yoga, certified teacher, Asheville Yoga Center, Native SC Society member, Walking, and Photography.