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.

Undergraduate Education: University of Cincinnati. Optometry School: Pennsylvania School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, binocular visual dysfunctions, and ocular disease management. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, hiking, spending time with family.

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.

Undergraduate Education: University of Washington Optometry School: Pacific University College of Optometry Certifications/Awards: Alcon Award for Clinical Excellence. Listed in Newsweek Magazine’s Best Eye Doctors in America July 2021. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye screening exams, and contact lens fittings. Hobbies/Interests: hiking, paddleboarding, camping

Dr. Narine completed her undergraduate education at Adelphi University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. She then continued to complete her Doctorate at the State University of NY College of Optometry with clinical rotations in ocular disease. Her rotations included work with esteemed ophthalmologists at NY Vision Group, Fromer Eye Care, East NY Diagnostic and Treatment Center, and in-house disease clinics. Dr. Narine is a proud member of the American Optometric Association.

Undergraduate Education: Virginia Tech Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, yoga, going to the beach, spending quality time with friends and family

Undergraduate Education: Campbell University-Summa Cum Laude Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry-graduated with honors, Completed a residency in Family Practice Optometry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry Certifications/Awards: David J. Kerko Low Vision Award Hobbies/Interests: 6. Gardening and swimming

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: Misericordia University Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I love seeing patients and making sure they're using their best vision possible! There have also been several patients where routine eye exams have turned into life-saving exams which is the mosst impactful part of the job and which I love the most. Hobbies/Interests: I love spending time with my two kids and husband and traveling. We are also big fans of jigsaw puzzles