Undergraduate Education: Virginia Tech, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, Southern Council of Optometrists, Armed Forces Optometric Society (formerly); The reason I became an optometrist is because as a teen in high school, I was very involved in photography and always interested in health care. I suppose this correlation with the visual system ultimately led toward my choosing optometry as a career. It truly became an art and science vocation. My favorite part of helping my patients is knowing that I have successfully met their visual and eye health needs and concerns to the best of my abilities with genuine empathy for all. In my spare time, I enjoy gardening, reading, golf , travel and Hokie sports.

Undergraduate Education: University of Houston - Downtown, Bach. of Gen. Studies (Pre-Medicine), Honors; Optometry School: University of Houston - College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Optometric Glaucoma Specialist, Therapeutic Optometrist; What drives your passion for optometry? People do! Making a difference, improving the quality of lives one person at a time. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Quality of life starts with vision, and helping them see their absolute best at every stage of their life. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Exceeding patient expectations by evaluating the totality of eye health and making a difference in their overall health whenever possible. How are you impacting your local community? I live in this community and helping make a positive difference in the vision, health and life of my community. Hobbies/Interests: Tae Kwon Do, Yoga, Public Speaking on topics on Holistic Approach to Eyecare & Wellness, Veganism, and Spirituality

Dr. Suzanne Karlqvist loves getting to know her patients and is dedicated to patient satisfaction by finding the best solution for each patient's visual needs. She wants to help each patient understand every aspect of their eye care experience. Suzanne grew up in Colorado and attended CU, Boulder before earning her Doctorate of Optometry at Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, CA. After doing her rotations in Los Angeles, Veteran Affairs in Las Vegas and Indian Health Service in Whiteriver, AZ she returned to Colorado to practice. Away from office, Suzanne enjoys running in the summer and skiing in the winter. She also enjoys exploring Downtown Denver with friends and family and likes cheering on all the local sports team.

Undergraduate Education: University of Wyoming; BS in Exercise Physiology. Optometry School: Pacific University College of Optometry, 2004. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of AOA, COA, DMOS. The reason I became an optometrist is: I love to help people and have a positive impact on their lives. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Getting to know their entire family and helping them improve their lives by providing the best vision and eye care. In my spare time, I enjoy: Running, reading and spending time with my husband and three boys.

Undergraduate Education: Michigan State University. Optometry School: Southern California College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye examinations for all ages. Making sure patients are seeing their best so they can do their best. Maximizing of visual efficiency. Emphasis is on prevention of vision worsening. Explaining my recommendations so people understand why I am proposing the treatment. Also ensuring the eyes are healthy and taking appropriate measures should they not be healthy. Hobbies/interests: Golf, DIY projects, woodworking, reading.

Dr. Ryan Wooldridge is a Colorado Springs native. He completed his bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and then proceeded to the University of Houston, College of Optometry where he graduated summa cum laude. Prior to optometry school, Dr. Wooldridge worked as an optician for three years and gained valuable knowledge which allows him to provide the highest quality refractive care. His interests include refractive care, contact lenses, LASIK co-management, and medical optometry including red eye management. Dr. Wooldridge has a passion for helping people which was developed early in life and was strengthened when he went on 2 separate medical mission trips, once to Panama, and once to Nicaragua. During his time off, Ryan enjoys traveling, exploring the Denver and Boulder areas with his fiancé who is a residency trained optometrist and catching up with his Colorado friends and family.

Undergraduate Education: West Virginia University, B.A. in Biology; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; What drives your passion for optometry? I love helping people. I was inspired to become an optometrist by my grandmother who told me the story of how getting her first pair of glasses as a teenager changed her life after growing up in foster care. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I try to really listen to each patient, not only to help them with their vision issues but their overall health and well-being. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? I try to build a relationship with each patient built on trust so that they know my clinical decisions are based upon their individual best interest. How are you impacting your local community? I strive to set a good example of service. Through the years I have been a Cub Scout leader, a Bible class teacher, and a foster parent. I do my best to promote harmony, equality, and unity in my dealings professionally and personally. Hobbies/Interests: I love all kinds of music, outdoor activities, and time with my children and my pets.

Undergraduate Education: Long Island University; B.S. Biology. Optometry School: P.C.O. 1974; Graduated Beta Sigma Kappa. Professional Achievements and Associations: MOA/AOA. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: TPA Certified. The reason I became an optometrist is: Helping people to improve the quality or their life. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Helping people to succeed professionally and especially helping students succeed in school. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my children and grandchildren, Bicycle riding.

Undergraduate Education: Villanova University - BS in Biology. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry – 1998. The reason I became an optometrist is: To help people see as best as they can see! My favorite part of helping my patients is: Getting glasses or contact lenses that help them see like they've never seen before. In my spare time, I enjoy: gardening and reading.