Dr. Bailey Ford earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Riverside before pursuing her Doctorate in Optometry from Western University College of Optometry. In optometry school she was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honors Society and served as a member of her Student Government Association. During her fourth year externships she gained invaluable experience in the treatment and management of ocular disease from Lobue Laser and Eye Medical Center in her hometown of Murrieta, California, the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, and Orange County Retina Medical Group. She also studied binocular vision disorders and behavioral optometry at the Optometric Vision Development Center in La Jolla, California. After graduating, she completed a residency in primary care and ocular disease through the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She moved to Pennsylvania for education and stayed for the love of her husband and the Philadelphia Eagles. Dr. Ford has a passion for eye care and her goal is to protect and improve sight through a holistic approach to optometry, understanding her patients’ eye problems as they relate to their systemic health and individual needs. During her free time, Dr. Ford loves to read, swim, hike our National Parks, and go to concerts.

Dr. Aaditya Ajmani has been in practice serving patients in the Hampton Roads area since the fall of 2004. He received his degree in optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2003 after completing his undergraduate education at the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Biology in 1999. His favorite part of being an optometrist is the relationships he builds in seeing patients and their families year after year and helping them walk through their lives with a little more clarity. In his free time, Dr. Ajmani enjoys attending concerts, hiking, and visiting the National Parks with his wife and dog.

Undergraduate Education: Southern New Hampshire University. Optometry School: University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Laser Procedures for the Anterior Segment - Oklahoma State Board Certified, Navy Achievement Medal, Honorable Discharge USN. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Focusing on high-quality patient-centered care leads to exceptional visual outcomes. Furthermore, providing care with state-of-the-art technologies and procedures, backed by the latest research, aimed at exceeding the ocular health needs of our patients. Hobbies/Interests: Lacrosse, fitness/training, video games, and spending time with family & friends.

After graduating from The New England College of Optometry in 1986, and as a raised Massapequan, Dr. David Sausner returned to his hometown to join the family practice. Seeing the changes occurring in optometry he seized the opportunity to advance the practice into a medical optometric model. Dr. Sausner updated the office and continued his education, ultimately receiving licensure for the highest level of optometric medical practice in New York; allowing him to diagnose and treat ocular disease with topical medications. Dr. Sausner was invited to become a laser correction affiliate when laser correction was introduced in 1994 and co-manages both laser correction and cataract surgery. Dr Sausner also has special interests in dry eye diagnosis and treatment and complicated contact lens fittings. His expertise in challenging contact lens fittings has resulted in his participation as a key opinion leader for contact lens manufacturers. Dr. Sausner has been involved with a local optometric society and has served as a leader on their executive board. While the practice continues to expand on the medical side, ‘Dr. David” has not forgotten his roots in optometry and can often be seen helping in the office’s designer optical boutique. In his free time Dr. Sausner enjoys time with his family as well as the waters of the south shore and local golf courses.

Undergraduate Education: The University of Georgia. Optometry School: UAB School of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Gold key Honor Society, Energan scholarship recipient, Residency trained at Woolfson Eye Institute in ocular disease w/ emphasis in refractive/ocular surgery. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I love being able to help my community see better and manage all parts of their ocular health including comprehensive eye health, contact lenses, medical exams, dry eye, and surgical ecomanagement. I’m passionate about providing the best care for my patients to enhance and meet their visual goals. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy reading, working out, traveling, and spending time with my husband and our pup Riley.

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University, Bloomington. Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Member of Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honors Society; Member of the Indiana Optometric Association and American Optometric Association. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I love being able to help our patients see by not only providing glasses but also by managing ocular diseases. Being able to help provide comprehensive eye exams is why I love doing what I do! Hobbies/Interests: Reading, watching scary movies, watching IU basketball, listening to music, and spending time with my husband and family.

Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/ Associations: Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society, North Carolina Optometric Society, American Optometric Society. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? It means integrating ocular health with systemic health which means optimal health for my patients. Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, taking exercise classes, and exploring new places.

Undergraduate Education: Ursinus College. Optometry School: Pennsylvania, Salus University. Certifications/Awards: Optometrist of the Year: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County; Alumnus of the year: Salus University; Fellow: American Academy of Optometry, Orthokeratology and Myopia Control Academy of America, Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity(VOSH), Paul Harris (Horsham, PA Rotary Club); President: PA Optometric Association, VOSH International, VOSH Pennsylvania, Horsham, PA Rotary Club, Horsham, PA Pickleball Club; USA Pickleball Ambassador- Pennsylvania; Team USA Pan American games, Pickleball- Gold Medal. 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. Progressive nearsightedness is an epidemic among all the near work adults and especially children do today. We work proactively with local school nurses and parents to be sure children have their eyes examined early and often, using technologies to reduce and, many times, eliminate myopia progression. Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my wife and children, providing volunteer eye care in developing nations, playing and teaching Pickleball, Go Birds!

Undergraduate Education: Truman State University. Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry.

Undergraduate Education: Kent State University. Optometry School: The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Professional Interests: Contact Lenses, Binocular Vision.