Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: Bob Jones University; Biology Major; Chemistry Minor. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry 1990. Professional Achievements and Associations: Alpha Omega Man of The Year; Honor Society Beta Kappa; First Place Classic Car Awards at Euro Car Festival in Greenville and at Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: LASIK Top Gun Award; Various Contact Lens Specialty Awards; Paragon RGP Contact Lens study participant. The reason I became an optometrist is: I am a people person and optometric physician is a good people/medical profession. Its not as intense as other medical professions and there is usually not as much pain distress for patients. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Solving a systemic problem or disease by listening to the patient carefully and observing the ocular finds. Love to be the first doctor to put the puzzle pieces together to help the patient solve a problem. In my spare time, I enjoy: Restoring old sports cars, Restoring vintage air streams, and motor coaches.

Undergraduate Education: Ferris State University. Optometry School: Michigan College of Optometry. When I was in fifth grade, I told my parent that I wanted to become an optometrist and I did! It is my passion to help people to see what they’ve been missing- at my office or serving under-privileged countries. The smile on a patient’s face when they see clearly for the first time is amazing. When the parent of a struggling child tells me their child is not as frustrated with school or an adult tells me they have an improved quality of life because they no longer suffer from headaches on workdays, it brings a smile to my face. When I’m not in the office, I can be found on my yoga mat, on Lake Michigan, with family or traveling.

Undergraduate Education: University of the South, Sewanee; Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham; Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA Member, NCOS Member; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. How are you impacting your local community? Lion's Club and Free Clinics

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. Cove moved to Western PA after obtaining a Specialization Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Developmental Biology from the University of Alberta, and her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University in Portland, Oregon. Upon graduation she received three awards of distinction in Practice Management, Clinical Ethics and Exceptional Research. Dr. Cove has a particular interest in Sports Vision, and has previously partnered with the Nike Inc. Research and Design Team. Dr. Cove spends her time with her husband, two children and dog when she is not in the office. She is a sports enthusiast with a love of hockey and swimming

Undergraduate Education: Berry College (Rome, GA) BS biology minor in chemistry. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham 2009. Professional Achievements and Associations: American optometric association; Georgia optometric association. The reason I became an optometrist is: I decided on optometry at an early age in high school. I enjoyed science and got glasses/contacts at that time which sparked my own interest. I was taking a careers elective in high school and was able to shadow a local optometrist for the day. I was hooked from then on. I enjoyed the interaction with people plus the joy it brings people to see their very best for sometimes the first time. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Seeing them back year after year and the relationship that is built over time. I have seen children grow up and new additions to families and giving them their best sight brings a lot of joy for me. In my spare time, I enjoy: I have two daughters ,8 and 6, and we enjoy time together bike riding, hiking, and swimming. I also enjoy quality time with my family and close friends.

Undergraduate Education: West Ga College; Optometry School Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Member GOA and AOA; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Contact lenses and Glaucoma; What drives your passion for optometry? Challenges in helping patients achieve good vision and treating ocular pathology. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Achieving good vision with difficult cases such as keratoconus. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? I love being a part of taking a patient with a dense cataract to clear vision and very little spectacle rx needed. How are you impacting your local community? The patients here know me and appreciate what we do here in eye care. Hobbies/Interests: Golf, Flying, and, Hiking.

Undergraduate Education: Oklahoma Baptist University; Northeastern State University of Oklahoma; Bachelor of Vision Science. Optometry School: Northeastern State University of Oklahoma College of Optometry; Class of 1986. Professional Achievements and Associations: Beta Sigma Kappa; Heart of America Contact Lens Society scholarship; American Optometric Association member; North Carolina Optometric Society member. The reason I became an optometrist is: I find practicing Optometry to be both challenging and personally fulfilling when I can use my knowledge in math, physics, and medicine to help my patients achieve their best vision and maintain optimum eye health. My favorite part of helping my patients is: My favorite part of helping my patients is working with my team at Myeyedr. From the friendly greeting at the front desk check-in, to the excellent and competent data collection by the technician, to my part in analyzing the data collected to make sure the patient maintains their optimum eye health and listening to each patient's vision needs so that I can refract them to their best vision, to our very knowledgeable eyewear consultant who takes my refraction and recommendations and finds the best eyewear solution for each particular patient, we all work together to help each patient in seeing and looking their best! In my spare time, I enjoy: Reading, Music, Walking, Bicycling, Traveling.

Undergraduate Education: Southern Methodist University. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I believe every patient deserves the best possible eyecare and I strive to give each and every patient a personalized approach to help solve the daily problems they face. Hobbies/Interests: reading, arts and crafts, and spending time with family.

Undergraduate Education: Eastern Michigan University, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: AOA member, NCOS member, Publication: The relationship between central corneal thickness-adjusted intraocular pressure and glaucomatous visual-field loss, Optometry 2005 Apr;76(4):228-38; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Houston School of Optometry Residency Certificate in Hospital Based Optometry; The reason I became an optometrist is because I was always interested in science and the healthcare field. When looking for a career that allowed me to explore my interests and include a balanced family life, optometry was a great choice. I love seeing and "maturing" with my patients year after year. My favorite part of helping my patients is that moment when you get "that grin" on a kiddo as they truly see the world around them for the first time. In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my family and watching the Minnesota Vikings (the second part is enjoyable sometimes...).

Undergraduate Education: Texas A&M University. Optometry School: University of Houston College 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 evaluation and management, contact lens fitting, ocular disease management, as well as cataract and refractive surgery management. I also provide ocular emergency care such as foreign body removals. Hobbies/Interests: Camping/hiking, reading, spending time with my husband and rescue pups.

Undergraduate Education: Tulane University. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? As a licensed therapeutic optometrist, Dr. Sherry Cui is passionate about taking the time to provide comprehensive eye care for children and adults. She optimizes your daily lifestyle to create the best treatment option for you. Hobbies/Interests: Pilates, traveling.

Undergraduate Education: University of West Florida. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College 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: Travel, games, and the outdoors.

Undergraduate Education: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Association; What drives your passion for optometry?My desire to help people see and feel their best. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I always place the patients health and lifestyle needs above all else. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Making sure my patients are able to leave happy and well informed about their vision and eye health. How are you impacting your local community? Volunteering. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling and spending time with friends and family

Undergraduate Education: The Ohio State University; B.A. Chemistry-1991. Optometry School: Inter-American University; School of Optometry; Doctorate in Optometry-1998. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of the Illinois Optometric Association; Member of the American Optometric Association. The reason I became an optometrist is: I really enjoy going to vision therapy as a child. When I was 7 years old, I would have problems seeing double after reading awhile. I was amazed after a few months of training, not only did my reading improved, but I was no longer getting headaches after reading for a long period of time. I knew when I became older that I wanted to be a doctor and help children and adults achieve their vision goals as well. My favorite part of helping my patients is: to explain things clearly so my patients can be part of their treatment plan. There are a lot of options in medicine today that we didn't have in the past. I want to make sure my patients understand the options, so we can select the best treatment for them. In my spare time, I enjoy: walking and biking with my husband and two kids. And this last year, e learning for school with my 3rd and 5th graders. It's been challenging and rewarding all at the same time.

Undergraduate Education: Psychology, BS; Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: General Optometry; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you?: Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

Undergraduate Education: B.S. Biology from Christopher Newport University; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University; P What drives your passion for optometry? My passion for Optometry came from interest in medical mission trips. I want to feel I've been able to help others. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Patients should leave the office knowing they matter. Helping provide clear vision can help individuals achieve their goals. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: Anything outdoors, playing volleyball, and enjoying the beach