“I chose optometry based on personal experience. I was born with glaucoma in one eye and my earliest memories include the surgery and hospitalization related to treatment. When I was about 10 years old, it was revealed that I was near-sighted.   Seeing through my first pair of glasses without squinting was liberating! Realizing from a very early age just how important eye health is, combined with my love of biology, shaped my career decision.

I specialize in full scope optometry including pre-operative and post-operative surgical care, primary care, ocular disease treatment and management.  I bring to Eye Consultants an expertise in contact lens fitting, glasses prescribing and a passionate commitment to individualized patient care.

After building my own optometric practice for many years in Chicago and the surrounding metropolitan area, my husband and I relocated to Florida to enjoy the warmer winters, sunshine and beautiful sunsets.  I enjoy cooking, swimming, decorating and spending time with our six-year-old son.”

Education

Doctor of Optometry – Illinois College of Optometry – Chicago IL 1993
          Clinical Externship in Geriatrics – Warren Barr Pavilion – Chicago, IL
          Clinical Externship in Pediatrics and Binocular Vision – Maryville Academy
Bachelor of Science in Visual Science – Illinois College of Optometry – Chicago, IL  1993
Bachelor of Science – Biology Loyola University – Chicago IL 1989

Licensure and Certification

Florida Board Certified Optometric Physician
Florida Board of Optometry
National Board of Examiners in Optometry
Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease

Professional Affiliations

American Optometric Association
Florida Optometric Association
Southwest Florida Optometric Association
Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH)

Awards

CIBA Vision Innovation in Contact Lens Care