Our Doctors

Dr. Lanka has two years of previous experience. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts from California State University – Stanislaus. He earned his Doctorate at the Inter-American School of Optometry in Puerto Rico. Dr. Lanka is a Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. He is licensed in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

Undergraduate Education: College of Wooster; Bachelor of Arts. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; 1983. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; West Virginia Association of Optometric Physicians; Optometric Extension Program Foundation; College of Syntonic Optometry. The reason I became an optometrist is: good experience and help I received by my optometrist when growing up. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Patient satisfaction and gratitude for personalized attention and care. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with family, bicycling, travel, music, reading, outdoors.

Undergraduate Education: Ferris State University. Optometry School: 5. Certifications/Awards: Michigan College of Optometry—I am currently completing a residency in ocular disease. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I have a special interest in the medical aspects of Optometry, multifocal contact lenses, and primary care. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, brunch, and spending time with my family.

Undergraduate Education: Brigham Young University B.S. degree in Microbiology. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry 1988. Professional Achievements and Associations: Texas Optometric Association; American Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Specializing in Children’s Vision and Contact Lenses. The reason I became an optometrist is: I was in my 3rd year at BYU majoring in Microbiology and my sister married an Optometrist. After seeing how he was able to immediately impact people’s vision and change their lives, I decided that Optometry was the profession for me. My favorite part of helping my patients is: 80% of perception comes from vision. Being able to play a part in helping individuals improve their vision and knowing that will help improve their lives makes me extremely satisfied. On the short side, there is nothing like holding up a new prescription in front of a patient during an eye exam and having them get totally excited about the improvement in their vision. In my spare time, I enjoy: Traveling and Gardening but particularly Grandchildren and Skiing.

Undergraduate Education: LeMoyne College; Optometry School: SUNY Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Glaucoma, diabetic eye exams, eye injuries, infections, glasses and contact lens exams, comprehensive eye health care; What drives your passion for optometry? Helping preserve and maximize our most important sense. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Providing comprehensive eye health care, in addition to glasses and contact lens exams, to provide the patient with outstanding care and minimize referrals/maximize continuity of care. Hobbies/Interests: Sports, outdoor activities, family

Dr. Latham grew up in Houston, and after graduating from Optometry School moved to Bedford in June of 1982. He opened his own practice four months later in October 1982 and has taken care of the eye care needs of Northeast Tarrant County for 35+ years. Dr. Latham is board certified by the American Board of Optometry. He is involved in his church, Countryside Bible Church, and in his free time he spoils his grandchildren and enjoys studying history and aviation.

Undergraduate School: University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1994. Optometry School: University of Alabama Birmingham, 1998 How are you helping your patients live their best lives? By providing patients personalized eye care based upon their needs. I provide comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, diabetic eye exams, and manage ocular diseases. Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my husband and two sons exploring our beach community, boating, and fishing too.

Dr. Nazanin Latifi attended George Mason University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then attended the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, where she earned her Doctor of Optometry degree. Dr. Latifi resides in Northern Virginia, and has enjoyed providing eye care to her patients in MD and VA for the past decade. She is passionate about her career, music, dancing, nature, and spending time with her husband and two kids.

Undergraduate: Indiana University Bloomington Optometry School: Midwestern University, Chicago College of Optometry My goal is to provide a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for patients to receive proper eye care. Building a relationship with the patient is fundamental in diagnosing and treating the patient’s needs. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling with my fiancé, trying new types of foods, and doing yoga.

Undergraduate Education: University of Waterloo. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary eye care. Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, traveling, and exploring new cuisines.

Undergraduate Education: Marshall University Bachelor of Science; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Member WV Association of Optometric Physicians, Member Florida Board of Optometry, Member South Carolina Board of Optometry, Member AOA; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Primary Optometry and Contact Lenses, TMOD; The reason I became an optometrist is to help people of all ages with their vision. As our population ages optometrists need to step up and treat both vision and medical disorders involving the eyes. My favorite part of helping my patients is seeing the same patients year after year and knowing that they trust me with their lifelong vision needs. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, movies, golf, skiing, and spending time with family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: University of South Florida, Biology degree; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association: WV Optometric Physicians Association, Board certified in WV, FL and SC, Readers Choice Optometry practice for 10 years; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: General Optometry including contact lenses and eye pathology; The reason I became an optometrist is because I have an interest in the optics of vision and eye diseases. My favorite part of helping my patients is that makes both the patient and myself happy. In my spare time, I enjoy sunshine, painting, and time with friends and family.

Undergraduate Education: McDaniel College; Optometry School: PCO; Professional Achievements/Associations: FCOVD, FNORA; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Pediatric developmental board certified, board certified in neurological vision rehab; What drives your passion for optometry? Patient interaction. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Treating difficult disorders. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: golf, fishing, travel

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Wichita State University. Optometry School: University of Houston. Certifications/Awards: Therapeutic & Glaucoma Optometrist. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I work with many school-aged children to get the glasses they need to develop appropriate vision as they age into adulthood. My focus is also in ocular diseases, such as diabetic eye care, glaucoma, and specialty contact lens fitting. Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, baking, hiking, traveling.

Undergraduate Education: Pennsylvania State University; Optometry School: Salus University; Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA, DEOA, Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care, Contact Lenses, co-manages ocular pathologies; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

Undergraduate Education: University of Southern Mississippi (B.S. Biology). Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA, TOA (Texas Optometric Association), OAL (Optometry Association of Louisiana). Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Keratoconus, Glaucoma. Hobbies/Interests: Plays tenor Sax with local cover bands, golf.

Undergraduate Education: BS Biology University of Georgia. Optometry School: NOVA Southeastern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Dr. Leary specializes in dry eye treatments, contact lens evaluations, and the treatment of non-surgical eye diseases. He is certified in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease. Dr. Leary enjoys seeing families, children, and positively affecting people's lives by giving them the best possible vision correction. Dr. Leary has volunteered locally with the Lions club and is a co-founder of the Greater Columbus Optometric Association where he serves as president. He is a Georgia native. Hobbies/Interests: He enjoys time spent with his family, enjoys nature, sports and working on mechanical things.

Undergraduate Education: Attended UNC-CH. Optometry School: Received OD degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Provide comprehensive eye care to children and adults including eyeglass and contact lens corrections, addressing acute medical eye problems and injuries, and management of ocular complications of general systemic medical conditions. Hobbies/Interest: Enjoy boating, fishing, camping, and other travel with family and Willie our black lab.