Dr. Harrington's passion for helping people to see their best started at the young age of 10, when her grandfather lost most of his vision to diabetic retinopathy. She began working as an assistant in an Optometrist's office at 16 years old and throughout her education worked in every office role. Since graduating Optometry school, Dr. Harrington has held several positions including private practice owner, corporate affiliations and at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. She has developed programs in Telehealth, student education and the first residency program at the Erie VAMC. Dr. Harrington's commitment to her patients and staff is recognized by the many awards she has received in clinical care and administration. Dr. Harrington loves spending time with her three children and Goldendoodle, “Salty Dawg.” Her and her family love going to the beach, boating and having fun in the sun. She has recently started to learn to golf so she can keep up with her children on the golf course! In her down time she likes reading and photography. She shares the love of peanut butter with her Goldendoodle and can never turn down a Reeses!

Undergraduate education; Carson Newman College, Jefferson City, TN BA degree. Southern College of Optometry Memphis, TN; BS degree and Doctorate 1982, residency in 1983. Inducted as Fellow in American Academy of Optometry in 1991.Professional career; taught at SCO 1983 to1987, private practice Okmulgee, OK 1987 to 1996. Practicing in Albany, GA since 1996, Dr. Leitner and his wife have made it their home. They married in 1982 the day after his graduation from SCO. They have three grown children and are active in Greenbriar Church and Tony’s GYM. His favorite activities are lap swimming and anything related to cars. She instructs various forms of group exercise and fitness.

Undergraduate Education: North Carolina State University. Optometry School: University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing full-scope medical comprehensive eye care and addressing each patient’s individual ocular and visual needs. This includes pediatrics, ocular disease, contact lenses and diabetic eye care. Hobbies/Interests: weightlifting, reading, and spending time with family.

Dr. Tidswell is a native of southern Colorado having grown up in Lamar, CO. He received his undergraduate degree from Adams State University in Alamosa, CO and graduated with Honors from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon. He has provided eyecare to the southern Colorado area since 1984 and has lived in Colorado Springs since 2005. Dr. Tidswell loves to spend time with his wife and 3 grown daughters who reside in Colorado Spring, Alaska, and South Carolina. Away from the office, he enjoys traveling and being with his family.

Dr. Michael Onyon has practiced optometry for 33 years. He has served as a board member of the New Hampshire Optometric Association as well as the New Hampshire state liaison for the American Optometric Society. Dr. Onyon stays current with the latest advances in optometry and the optical industry, regularly attending conferences throughout the country. He is a certified orthokeratology practitioner with WAVE and Paragon. Other special interests include treatment of dry eye conditions.

Dr. Kenny Fritz Jr. attended Cardinal Stritch University and is a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry. He’s an optometrist at MyEyeDr. in West Allis, WI and looks forward to serving his community with excellent eye care for of all their vision health needs.

Undergraduate Education: Seton Hill University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I provide comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, do contact lens fittings, and manage ocular disease. I previously worked at Naval Station Norfolk conducting eye exams and vision screenings for active-duty service members. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, hiking, and exploring the outdoors with my husband and three daughters.

Dr. Usama Nasir attended Virginia Commonwealth University and is a graduate of the New England College of Optometry. He loves fulfilling the visual demands of his patients to best help them live out their best lives while providing amazing eye care. Dr. Nasir’s hobbies include hiking, playing video games, bowling, trying and cooking new foods, playing various sports, and making people laugh.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry & Chemical Biology with University Honors at Wayne State University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry- Salus University. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Clinical Honors in Primary Care, Ocular Disease, and Pediatrics. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I approach each patient with precision and care, guaranteeing excellent patient outcomes. The best interest of each patient is essential in my care plan, and I always strive to understand what the patient is seeking to improve their quality of life. In my spare time, I like to travel, paint, cook, and read.

Dr. Shivani Patel is a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry. She’s grateful to able to provide comprehensive eye exams to people of all ages and backgrounds, including disabilities. An avid tennis fan, Dr. Patel also enjoys cooking and trying new restaurants in Chicago.