Undergraduate Education: Morgan State University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community? Providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fittings and evaluations, binocular visual dysfunctions, and ocular disease management. Hobbies/Interests: Crafting, creative writing, reading, volunteering in my local community and spending quality time with my husband and two sons.

Gabrielle Gafford is a native of Dallas, Texas. While growing up, she spent ample time performing community service, playing sports and participating in the Girl Scouts of America where she earned her Gold Award. She completed her undergraduate degree at Rhodes College where she majored in Neuroscience while playing volleyball all four years and serving as captain of the volleyball team her senior year. After receiving her Bachelor of Science, she remained in Memphis to complete optometry school at the Southern College of Optometry (SCO). During her time in optometry school, she participated in research while taking on leadership roles in student government and the National Optometric Student Association (NOSA). She also became a student fellow for the American Academy of Optometry in 2021. During SCO’s commencement ceremony in 2022, she was awarded the Burnett Endowed Award for Student Achievement in Research for her outstanding efforts as a research assistant. In 2023, she completed a residency program at The Eye Care Center of New Jersey where she was trained in primary care optometry with an emphasis on ocular disease. During her residency, she worked closely with many ophthalmology specialties including glaucoma, retina, cornea and cataracts, oculoplastics and neuro-ophthalmology. While in residency, she was awarded the Anterior Segment Section Resident Travel Fellowship at the American Academy of Optometry conference in San Diego as a result of her unique poster presentation and research. Dr. Gafford looks forward to serving the citizens of Maryland and practicing to the full extent of her license in order to perform thorough comprehensive primary care optometry exams for patients of all ages and managing conditions such as glaucoma, non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, non-exudative macular degeneration, ocular surface diseases including dry eye, and myopia management. It is Dr. Gafford’s goal to not only diagnose and treat ocular diseases and conditions, but also to provide clear and thorough patient education, giving patients the tools they need to advocate for themselves and their ocular health.

Undergraduate Education: Xavier University of Louisiana—BS in Biology. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By performing comprehensive eye exams with an individualized approach to patient care. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, hiking, going to concerts, and baking.

Dr. Sean Gretz is a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor's degree in cellular neuroscience from St. Lawrence University in New York. He then completed his professional training at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, where he graduated in 2018 with clinical honors. Following graduation, Dr. Gretz completed a residency program in primary care and ocular disease at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Gretz provides comprehensive, primary eye care with a focus on ocular disease and emergency medicine. He is currently a member of the Maryland Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. In 2022, Dr. Gretz achieved Diplomate certification from the American Board of Optometry. In his spare time, Dr. Gretz enjoys cooking and watching movies. He has recently relocated to Maryland with his family.

Undergraduate Education: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry. Certification/Awards: MiSight Certified. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Providing comprehensive eye exams including but not exclusive to contact lens fitting, disease management, and urgent care. Hobbies/Interests: Exercising, Reading, Music, Travelling.

Dr. Nehad Virani is a certified therapeutic optometrist as well as an optometric glaucoma specialist. In addition to performing routine eye examinations, Dr. Virani is licensed to diagnose and treat eye injuries, eye infections, and eye diseases such as Dry Eyes, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataracts, as well as many other ocular diseases. She also fits a wide range of contact lenses, especially those for hard-to-fit patients who need correction for astigmatism and/or bifocals. Dr. Virani stays current on the latest advancements on medical eye care as well as new contact lens technologies. In addition, she offers consultations and co-management for laser vision correction / LASIK. Dr. Virani is committed to providing outstanding, personalized eye care to the Richmond area residents. Dr. Virani attended University of Houston and she graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology and Psychology with a Mathematics minor. She then moved to Florida to obtain her Doctorate of Optometry and Vision Science degree from NOVA Southeastern University. Dr. Virani completed her training and internships at the Indian Health Services Reservation in Oklahoma.

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.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland College Park 1969. Optometry School: Illinois College OF Optometry 1974. Certifications/Awards: Past President of the Maryland Optometric Association. Past Chairman of the board of the Maryland Optometric Association. Hobbies/Interests: Golf, Biking, spending time with family.