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Irene Rusu, MD, is a fellowship-trained surgical and medical retinal specialist at Ophthalmology Associates of Bay Ridge in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. She is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

She received her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Chicago in Illinois. Dr. Rusu completed her ophthalmology residency at the New York University School of Medicine and her fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College/NY Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. 

Dr. Rusu is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Her research interests include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and the medical and surgical treatment of retinal diseases. She has published, researched, and presented at national conferences of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. 

Dr. Rusu has received numerous awards for her research, including the University of Chicago Ophthalmology and Visual Science Award for outstanding performance in ophthalmology.

Dennis Garcia, OD, is a Doctor of Optometry at Bulls Eye Care located in Tampa, Florida. He provides full-scope primary eye care for the entire family. His special areas of interest include specialty contact lenses, pediatric vision, low vision, and the treatment of ocular disease with the use of state-of-the-art equipment.

Dr. Garcia grew up in Tampa and graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences before continuing on to receive his Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. He received honors in clinical care at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Garcia has provided eye care in a number of clinical settings, including a diabetic and macular disease rotation at Nova Southeastern University, an externship at the W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina, and an externship at a private practice in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Garcia practiced in Virginia and North Carolina for several years before he and his wife decided to return back to their hometown in 2016. Now back in Tampa, Dr. Garcia and his wife enjoy raising their two kids.

At Bulls Eye Care, Dr. Garcia treats an array of diseases and disorders affecting the eyes in addition to offering routine eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses. He routinely treats patients affected by conditions like dry eye, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and more. Dr. Garcia also offers LASIK surgery consultation, low vision care, and pediatric eye care at the same location.

To learn more or schedule an appointment with Dr. Garcia and his attentive team, call Bulls Eye Care or book online today.

Narbae Avedian, O.D. of VeyeP is a native Californian who cares deeply about the eye health of Los Angeles’ Studio City community. Dr. Avedian has been interested in the medical field since college at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology with honors in 2007.

Dr. Avedian completed his doctoral training in optometry at the Western University of Health Sciences in southern California, where he placed in the top 10% of his class. For four straight years, he earned Beta Sigma Kappa honors and dean’s list recognition.

During his schooling, Dr. Avedian fine-tuned his eye care knowledge with internships at a neuro-rehabilitation office in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; an Army hospital in Fort Belvoir, Virginia; two Veterans Affairs facilities in New Jersey; and a prestigious ophthalmology office in the Los Angeles area. His experience makes him extremely proficient in basic primary eye care as well as the treatment and management of ocular disease including dry eye disease, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic management, and ocular emergencies.

Dr. Avedian is known for being friendly and taking the time to get to know his patients. His goal is to help patients achieve their vision and general lifestyle goals. During his free time, Narbae enjoys hiking, playing hockey, drums, and spending time with his family, friends, and English bulldog Butters! Contact Dr. Avedian today for a consultation!

Dr. Kambiz Silani is the chief clinical director of Beverly Hills Optometry. In 2013, he proudly founded their Advanced Dry Eye Center in Beverly Hills, CA. As a second-generation eye care specialist, Dr Silani’s high-tech practice focuses on utilizing office-based and evidence-based devices to properly identify, diagnose and treat patients for various ocular conditions, most notably ocular surface disease (OSD).

In the optometric community, Dr Silani's modern approach toward the treatment of ocular surface disease including Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), Dry Eye Disease, Ocular Rosacea, Chalazion, and Blepharitis has made him an influencer, thought leader, advisor, consultant, and speaker for several tech & eye care companies including Johnson & Johnson Vision, Lumenis, Alcon, CSI Dry Eye, Tarsus Pharmaceutical, PatientPop/Tebra, SightSciences, Nulids, and more.

He has been featured on the network TV show, The Doctors, and has written as a guest author for numerous publications and media outlets, most notably: Fox News, NBC News, Refinery29, Review of Optometry, Modern Optometry, and Optometry Management. Most recently, he was ranked both locally and nationally in LA Magazine and Newsweek as one of the Best Eye Doctors (2022, 2023, and 2024).

His practice philosophy is patient education and patient empowerment. Many of his advanced dry eye patients have lost hope through their dry eye journey. Despite the challenges these patients face, as a dedicated practitioner and dry eye guru, he is committed to restoring their quality of vision and quality of life. For over a decade, he has honed and evolved his unique dry eye protocol and will continue to offer his expertise and experience to those in need.

Dr Silani enjoys traveling, swimming, & delicious cuisine. In July 2023, he proudly welcomed his first son and in January 2025, his second baby boy.

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Dr. Bryan Ma offers the full scope of optometry services to patients of all ages at his practice, Bryan Ma, O.D. Optometry in Orange, California. Whether you need a comprehensive eye exam, eyeglasses, contact lenses, or ongoing care for chronic eye diseases such as glaucoma, you can count on Dr. Ma’s exceptional training and experience in eye care.

Dr. Ma was born and raised in Southern California, so it was natural for him to receive his bachelor of science degree at the University of California, Irvine. From there, he went to the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) in Fullerton, California, where he graduated cum laude. During his education at SCCO, he worked a diverse externship schedule including the Optometric Center of Los Angeles, the Veterans Affair Health Clinic in Las Vegas, and the Wellish Vision Institute in Las Vegas.

Aside from his deep dedication to caring for patients’ eyes, Dr. Ma spends his free time cycling, running, snowboarding, and playing with his two dogs. He also speaks Vietnamese and clinical Spanish.

John Atkinson, OD, and the team at Atkinson Family Eye Care in Kannapolis, North Carolina, provide patients with comprehensive, high-quality eye care, including exams, glasses, contact lenses, pediatric optometry and evaluation and treatment of ocular disease. Patients between the ages of 6 months and 105 years count on the caring, dedicated team for expertise, fashion advice, and a healthy dose of good fun!

Atkinson Family Eye Care is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic instruments for precise vision correction and early detection of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and other conditions. Dr. Atkinson partners with patients and takes time to answer questions and discuss options so they can make informed decisions about their eye health.

Kids look forward to visiting Atkinson Family Eye Care because the team makes their visits interesting and fun. In addition to providing exceptional eye care, Dr. Atkinson and his team are experts in clown noses, knock-knock jokes, and general silliness. Older patients may also benefit from this expertise.

Atkinson Family Eye Care has a wide selection of frames and eyewear from designers such as Vera Bradley and Ann Taylor. Contact lens brands available include Air OptixⓇ, Acuvue OasysⓇ, AlpineⓇ and more.

Dr. Atkinson and the team strive to provide affordable, first-rate services and eyewear to the community of Kannapolis. Atkinson Family Eye Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance plans.

New patients are always welcome at Atkinson Family Eye Care. If you have questions or you would like to schedule an eye exam, call or email the office, or schedule an appointment online.

Christine Nguyen, MD, is a skilled, board-certified ophthalmologist at Westminster Eye Center in Westminster, California. Dr. Nguyen specializes in diagnosing and treating eye disorders, with a particular expertise in cataract and glaucoma surgery. 

In 2008, Dr. Nguyen graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, California, with a bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology. She then went on to attend Georgetown University’s School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. After finishing medical school, Dr. Nguyen moved on to postgraduate training. She completed a fellowship at the Doheny Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in its glaucoma division, as well as residency training at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) in its ophthalmology department. 

In her research career, Dr. Nguyen has had her ophthalmology findings published in many renowned medical journals. As a practicing ophthalmologist, she excels at working with patients. They appreciate her friendly demeanor and dedication to personalized treatments. Dr. Nguyen performs eye exams, diagnoses and treats disease affecting the eyes, prescribes medications, and performs minimally invasive eye surgery, including cataract surgery with special lenses, and laser glaucoma surgery. 

She holds membership in several prestigious professional organizations, including the American Glaucoma Society, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. She is also Board Certified by the American Academy of Ophthamology and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthomology.

Dr. Nguyen speaks both English and Vietnamese. To set up an appointment with Dr. Nguyen, call the office or use the online booking tool today.

Dr. James Kim is the owner and founder of Optoid Print3d Eyewear & Primary Eyecare; the first eye doctor's office that custom designs and 3D print its eyewear.

Dr. Kim graduated from Duke University and SUNY College of Optometry and is a NY State licensed optometrist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a distinction less than 10% of practicing optometrists hold. Dr. Kim provides medical eye exams, contact lens fittings, ocular disease diagnosis and treatment, pediatric exams, and weekend emergency eye care services. His background includes experience working several years at a glaucoma specialty practice and at various retail opticals throughout New York City seeing a wide array of patients and practice modalities.

Dr. Kim created Optoid as a way to appeal to the diverse population of Brooklyn by combining his unique spectrum of interests from art to ecology to music to technology to health. Book an appointment with Dr. Kim at Optoid to experience the art of optometry.

Hayley McCoy, OD, is a skilled optometrist practicing at the Rocky Mountain Eye Center location in Hamilton, Montana. 

Dr. McCoy graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry and obtained a Bachelor of Science in zoology at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. She then completed a primary care/ocular disease residency through the Portland VA Medical Center. 

Since finishing her residency, she has worked at a health medical organization for the past five years, where she has managed a lot of ocular diseases, including diabetes, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. She has also routinely treated patients for same day appointments through urgent care services or via urgent referrals from providers in other departments.

When Dr. McCoy is not working at Rocky Mountain Eye Center, she enjoys being active outdoors. She enjoys recreational activities like skiing, hiking, and backpacking with her partner and their two dogs. Dr. McCoy also enjoys reading, painting, and music.

Benjamin Arthur, OD, is the experienced optometrist and owner of Perspective Family Eyecare in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, where he puts patient health and outcomes above all else. Dr. Arthur takes an integrative approach to eye care, partnering with his patients to design a plan that meets their vision needs, utilizing a combination of cutting-edge treatments and alternative therapies.

After earning his Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, Dr. Arthur went on to earn both his Master’s of Science in vision science and his Doctor of Optometry from the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York City.

Prior to opening Perspective Family Eyecare, Dr. Arthur gained valuable experience working for private optometry practices throughout Brooklyn and Queens, in New York City, as well as in New Jersey. However, his ultimate goal was to always serve his community and help change the patient perspective on the value of eye care by making it accessible and affordable for all.

With his warm and welcoming demeanor, Dr. Arthur makes all of his patients feel right at home as soon as they walk through the door. 

Benjamin Arthur, OD, is the experienced optometrist and owner of Perspective Family Eyecare in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, where he puts patient health and outcomes above all else. Dr. Arthur takes an integrative approach to eye care, partnering with his patients to design a plan that meets their vision needs, utilizing a combination of cutting-edge treatments and alternative therapies.

After earning his Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, Dr. Arthur went on to earn both his Master’s of Science in vision science and his Doctor of Optometry from the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York City.

Prior to opening Perspective Family Eyecare, Dr. Arthur gained valuable experience working for private optometry practices throughout Brooklyn and Queens, in New York City, as well as in New Jersey. However, his ultimate goal was to always serve his community and help change the patient perspective on the value of eye care by making it accessible and affordable for all.

With his warm and welcoming demeanor, Dr. Arthur makes all of his patients feel right at home as soon as they walk through the door. 

Aira Canlas, OD is dedicated to providing comprehensive, cutting-edge eye care to a diverse, urban population in Los Feliz, California at Sunset Optometric Center. She has special interests in diagnosing and managing binocular vision disorders, LASIK and refractive surgery, and fitting specialty contact lenses for irregular corneas, keratoconus (thinning of the cornea), and progressive myopia (nearsightedness).

Dr. Canlas received her Bachelor of Arts degree in molecular and cellular biology in 2009 from the University of California at Berkeley. She went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree at Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry in 2014. She's a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society.

After completing an internship at Natomas Optometry in Sacramento, California, Dr. Canlas became a primary care extern at the Eye Studio in San Diego and later at The Villages VA Outpatient Clinic. In those two institutions, she was proud to serve underprivileged community members and geriatric veterans.

Her dedication to the community includes volunteering at such organizations as the Athletes for Autism Vision Screening in Pomona, California, and Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity in El Salvador. She has also given her time and knowledge to local Lions Club chapters and the National Council of La Raza Conference in Las Vegas.

Dr. Canlas is a member of the American Optometric Association and the California Optometric Association. She is fluent in English and can conduct optometry examinations in Spanish.

Carissa Hintz, OD, FAAO, is a residency-trained optometrist practicing at Rocky Mountain Eye Center in Missoula, Montana. She provides a suite of eye care services for patients and has experience managing various ocular diseases, including glaucoma, diabetes, and corneal conditions.

After growing up in rural North Dakota, Dr. Hintz received a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a minor in chemistry from North Dakota State University in Fargo. She earned her doctorate from the Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon, before pursuing a residency specializing in ocular and refractive surgery at Chu Vision Institute in Bloomington, Minnesota. 

While studying at Pacific, Dr. Hintz earned membership in the Beta Sigma Kappa honor society and held many leadership positions. 

In her spare time, Dr. Hintz enjoys getting outside as much as possible and finding new trails on which to hike. She also enjoys playing the piano, running, and spending time with friends and family.

Wayne Mutter, OD, is an optometrist on the team at Rocky Mountain Eye Center, seeing patients at the Missoula, Montana, office. Dr. Mutter provides comprehensive primary eye care, along with management of ocular disease, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, and diabetes.

Dr. Mutter was born and raised in the small, beautiful Appalachian town of Grundy, Virginia. He received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech, where he graduated as a member of the football team. Dr. Mutter is a graduate of the Kentucky College of Optometry in Pikeville, Kentucky. While in school, Dr. Mutter participated in research and presented a poster on intraocular pressure in specialized conditions at an international research conference.

He was lucky enough to complete a rotation providing eye care on the Fort Belknap Reservation in north-central Montana, along with rotations in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Glenwood Springs, Colorado, studying ocular disease, surgery co-management, and primary care optometry. 

In his free time, Dr. Mutter enjoys golfing, hiking, fishing, and cooking.

Brian Chado, OD, provides an array of services to treat conditions like dry eyes, cataracts, glaucoma, and general eye diseases at the Maryland Vision Center location in Frederick, Maryland.

Dr. Chado received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland in College Park before earning his Doctor of Optometry at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. He completed clinical rotations at Oklahoma Medical Eye Group in Tulsa, the Eye Care Center in Richmond, and the Eye Center in Memphis. Dr. Chado completed his residency in ocular disease at Baltimore VA Medical Center in Maryland.

In his free time, Dr. Chado enjoys being outdoors, traveling, hiking, and spending time with his wife. He is originally from Frederick and is excited to be providing eye care to the residents of his hometown! 

Dr. Chado and the Maryland Vision Center staff welcome all new patients, and the practice accepts most major forms of insurance.

Kristopher Sherrill, OD, is a highly qualified optometrist on the team at Rocky Mountain Eye Center at their Butte, Montana, office. He focuses on all facets of eye care, including treatment of eye diseases and specialty contact lens consultation.

Dr. Sherrill provides comprehensive services to keep eyes healthy, including general examinations, depth perception tests, contrast sensitivity solutions, visual acuity tests, among other assessments and treatment options. He is currently taking patients at the Butte, Montana, office.

Dr. Sherrill earned bachelor’s degrees in physics and mathematics from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Optometry degree with honors from the university’s College of Optometry, also in Forest Grove. He then went on to practice in Spokane, Washington.

After some time away from Montana, he returned to his hometown of Butte to continue his optometric practice at Rocky Mountain Eye Center.

When he’s not in the office, Dr. Sherrill enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, and trail riding.

At Ooh La La Optometry in Silverlake, California, Ana Vargas, OD, puts a chic spin on vision and eye care. Dr. Vargas has practiced optometry for over a decade since receiving her optometric doctorate in 2006 from the University of California, Berkeley.

You’ll feel at home in Ooh La La Optometry’s elegant office setting and welcomed by a caring and knowledgeable staff. If you suffer from dry eye, pink eye (conjunctivitis), or just plain poor vision, you’ll find relief at Ooh La La.

Dr. Vargas offers a variety of services including eye exams and provides several forms of personalized treatment. Whether you prefer eyeglasses or contacts, Dr. Vargas will ensure that your prescription is accurate and prompt. She also offers corrective treatments such as Lasik Eye Surgery for those who’d like to experience crystal-clear vision unaided by glasses or contacts.

For those who prefer the flair of fancy frames, Ooh La La Optometry carries name brand and designer products, including Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Europa Eyewear, and Oliver People. You’ll leave the office seeing clearly, feeling healthy, and looking your best.

Warren Morton, OD, is a residency trained optometrist practicing at our Missoula office. He was raised in Casper, Wyoming and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Family and Consumer Sciences- Human Nutrition and Food from the University of Wyoming. He graduated Cum Laude from Southern California College of Optometry, after serving as class president for three years and filling various teaching assistant laboratory roles.

After optometry school Dr. Morton completed a residency in Chinle, Arizona on the Navajo Nation. This underserved community is four hours or more from ophthalmology care, and allowed him additional experience with ocular trauma, ocular emergencies, and chronic disease management including volumes of glaucoma and diabetes. After residency he followed his love of skiing and worked for two years in a medical ophthalmology clinic in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

Dr. Morton works with all ages, and manages all chronic conditions including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes, uveitis, dry eye, and everything in-between. 

He comes to Missoula with his pup Sally Ride where he will continue to ski, run, hike, and of course play hockey.