Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston. Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry. Experience: East Texas Vision Center/ TSO Westwood, August 1995 - January 2024. Acquired TSO Tyler with Dr. John McGough, 2000 – present. Accreditations: Texas Optometry Board Certified Therapeutic Optometrist, Member of the American Optometry Association, Member of the Texas Optometric Association.

Dr. Fardink received a degree in chemistry from Princeton University and then graduated from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Dr. Fardink focuses on specialty contacts, including scleral lenses and corneal (rigid) gas permeable lenses. He completed an advanced rotation with honors at the Case Western Reserve University Department of Ophthalmology, where he fit specialty contact lenses onto cornea transplant patients. He also completed an ocular disease rotation at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, where he treated glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and other ocular disorders. While an optometry student, Dr. Fardink co-founded OSU’s Contact Lens Advancement Society, of which he was also president, and served as vice president of OSU’s Private Practice Club. He is a former volunteer EMT and lead guitar player for The Band Keratopathy (an all optometry rock band). He lives with his wife, Christina, and their son, Emmett.

Dr. Jennifer Tran has devoted her career to enhancing her patients’ vision and eye health. Her passion for eye care began early in life. She studied Biochemistry with a minor in Chemistry at the University of Washington, then earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University. Dr. Tran advanced her expertise by completing a residency in primary care at the Veteran Affairs Hospital in Reno, NV. Committed to providing top-notch eye care, she earned her fellowship from the American Academy of Optometry in 2010. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Tran is highly regarded for her precise attention to detail and compassionate care. Beyond her practice, she is an active member of the American Optometric Association and volunteers her skills for vision screenings in underserved communities. Her dedication to optometric care, combined with her friendly demeanor, has made her a cherished figure among both patients and colleagues.

Undergraduate Education: Simmons College Optometry School: Western University of Health Sciences Certifications/Awards: Certified in Dry Eye Hobbies/Interests: Dr. Zelkha was born in Iran and raised in Brookline, MA. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Simmons College, Boston, and earned her Doctorate of Optometry from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Optometry. Dr. Zelkha's clinical training spans various settings, including primary eye care in a high-volume ophthalmology practice in Encino, CA, private practices throughout Southern California, a free outpatient clinic in Pacoima, CA, and specialized behavioral optometry with NeuroVision Rehabilitation and Vision Therapy in Valencia, CA. She has extensive training in ocular disease, pediatrics, geriatrics, specialty contact lenses, and pre- and post-operative co-management for LASIK and cataract surgery patients. Dr. Zelkha takes great pride in providing high-quality eye care to all her patients. Before joining MyEyeDr, she was the sole optometrist in a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in Brookline, MA, where she gained significant experience in diagnosing, treating, and co-managing ocular diseases. Outside her professional commitments, Dr. Zelkha enjoys culinary arts, traveling, and cherishing moments with family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: University of Pennsylvania Optometry School: SUNY Optometry

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland Baltimore County Optometry School: Western University of Health Sciences Certifications/Awards: Hobbies/Interests: Watching sports and weightlifting

Undergraduate Education: Southern Methodist University. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I believe every patient deserves the best possible eyecare and I strive to give each and every patient a personalized approach to help solve the daily problems they face. Hobbies/Interests: reading, arts and crafts, and spending time with family.