Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland, College Park. B.S. Neurobiology and Physiology. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: DEA Certified. Hobbies: Tennis, painting, and sewing.

Undergraduate Education: University of Houston. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I am new to the Charlottesville area, and I am honored to be your local, friendly primary eye care doctor. Originally from Texas, I strive to bring that southern hospitality to my patients. Not only do I enjoy solving your visual needs, but I also believe in building that critical patient and doctor relationship. Hobbies/Interests: Exploring Central Virginia with my dog – Leo, traveling with my husband, and cooking various ethnic dishes.

Undergraduate Education: Meredith College graduated magna cum laude with a B. S. in Biology. Optometry School: UAB School of Optometry graduated cum laude. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Vision is our most important sense, and I love being able to play a part in helping to ensure my patients have a higher quality of life they can enjoy. Hobbies/Interests: Shopping, decorating, antique furniture and paintings, and spending time with her five cats.

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at Austin. Optometry School: University of Houston. Certifications/Awards: Paragon CRT Orthokeratology, CooperVision Misight, Therapeutic Optometrist, Glaucoma Specialist. Hobbies/Interests: Cool Cars, Golfing Trips, BBQing, Friends, and Family, and Giving back to the community.

Undergraduate: Miami University (Oxford, OH). Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I like to do my part by making sure every patient leaves our office seeing as clearly as possible, has all their eye health needs met, and has each of their questions answered to the best of my ability. I provide detailed, comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams, contact lens evaluations, and urgent eye health visits. Hobbies/Interests: When I’m not seeing patients, I love to spend time with my husband and two kids, check out a local park/playground, or splash at the neighborhood pool. I enjoy working in our garden, reading, listening to podcasts, and hitting the gym.

Undergraduate Education: The University of Florida Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry Certifications/Awards: Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society, MiSight certified How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I am committed to delivering exceptional eye care to every patient to help them look great and see even better. Hobbies/Interests: reading, hiking, working out, and spending time with my two cats

Undergraduate Education: Shippensburg University Optometry School: The Ohio State University College of Optometry Certifications/Awards: - Board Certified – Completed residency in hospital-based Optometry How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I have a special interest in the medical aspect of Optometry i.e. glaucoma, diabetes, etc. As well as primary care. I enjoy being available for that last-minute emergency visit on a Friday. Hobbies/Interests: Baseball, exercise, anything Sci-fi and spending time with my Fiancé, Danielle.

From a young age, Dr. Hendrickson found his passion for eye care stemming from his family's experiences with eye conditions. This personal connection fueled his commitment to providing thorough and compassionate care, a philosophy he embraced while learning from mentors who prioritized patient well-being during eye exams. After earning his degree in optometry in 2009, Dr. Hendrickson chose to diversify his experiences by working in multiple modes of practice. He learned to be very efficient yet thorough in a fast-paced corporate optometry position. He honed his pre- and post-surgical eye care management while working under a LASIK and cataract surgeon. After a few years of honing his craft, Dr. Hendrickson’s commitment to detailed and comprehensive eye exams led him to open his own business in September 2013, focusing on personalized care and specialized treatments beyond most clinics' standard offerings. After over 10 successful years running the business and becoming bogged down by business operations, Dr. Hendrickson has decided to re-focus on patient care and reduce some of the stresses of business ownership by partnering with MyEyeDr. Dr. Hendrickson’s expertise includes LASIK co-management, where precision is key, and specialty contact lens fittings—a niche service for those with unique corneal conditions. His time at Illinois College of Optometry and various externships equipped him with a broad skillset to manage eye injuries and diseases. Patients often express their appreciation of the depth and quality of the eye exams performed by Dr Hendrickson, noting the stark difference from their past experiences. Dr. Hendrickson takes pride in using his expertise not just to treat eyes but to care for his patients as he would for his own family. His services extend from prescribing everyday eyewear and contacts to treating advanced eye diseases and preventing myopia in children. Dr. Hendrickson is dedicated to educating the public about what a comprehensive eye exam should involve, distinguishing it from the basic refraction tests often mistaken for a full exam. He's committed to correcting misconceptions, like the misnomer of an “online eye exam,” and promoting the importance of regular, comprehensive eye checks. One patient at a time, Dr. Hendrickson is passionate about elevating the standard of eye care and ensuring that each exam is as thorough and beneficial to the patient’s quality of life as possible.