Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: University of South Alabama; BS in Mathematics. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham; 1990. Professional Achievements and Associations: Colorado Optometric Association; American Optometric Association; Key person for the Colorado Optometric Association 1999. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Certified to fit Corneal Refractive Lenses. I diagnose and treat glaucoma and we have the special equipment to follow retinal diseases that do not currently require treatment. The reason I became an optometrist is: I like to help people. I like the specialized equipment. As optometrists we make patients’ lives better every day. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Seeing patients every year. I know what’s happening with their eyes, but also in their lives. In my spare time, I enjoy: My husband, Australian shepherd and I like to hike and ski.

Dr. Michael Onyon has practiced optometry for 33 years. He has served as a board member of the New Hampshire Optometric Association as well as the New Hampshire state liaison for the American Optometric Society. Dr. Onyon stays current with the latest advances in optometry and the optical industry, regularly attending conferences throughout the country. He is a certified orthokeratology practitioner with WAVE and Paragon. Other special interests include treatment of dry eye conditions.

Master’s in Bioengineering from Drexel University. Doctorate of Optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. I have a passion for patient health education. I enjoy providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, and ocular disease management. Some of my hobbies include Skiing, hiking, biking and traveling.

Undergraduate Education; University of Memphis, Bachelor's of Science, Biology; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Graduated Cum Laude from Southern College of Optometry; The reason I became an optometrist is because I had an interest in the health sciences in college and was introduced to the profession by a friend who was in optometry school. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking, and camping. My favorite part of helping my patients is solving a visual problem they have that has not been successfully treated before.

Undergraduate Education: North Carolina State University, BS Zoology; Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Fellow of American Academy of Optometry, North Carolina Optometric Society, Piedmont Optometric Society, American Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Residency in Hospital Based Optometry, Low Vision Specialist; The reason I became an optometrist is to help others see to the best of their ability. My childhood optometrist made a big impact in my life by helping me to see and function well in school and for my activities outside of school. I know that without his help, I would have struggled in both areas. My favorite part of helping my patients is knowing that their life was made a little bit easier by my helping them see and use their vision to the best of their ability. In my spare time, I enjoy biking, hiking, gardening, canoeing, snow skiing and spending time with friends and family.

Undergraduate Education: Penn State University, Bachelor Of Science in Electrical Engineering; Optometry School: Ohio State College of Optometry, sum laude; What drives your passion for optometry? My desire to improve people’s lives through better vision and eye health. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By improving the quality of their lives and their productivity through better vision. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? A feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment that my work has positively impacted someone’s life. How are you impacting your local community? By improving vision for the underserved. Hobbies/Interests: Biking, skiing, swimming, photography

Undergraduate Education: University of Virginia; Bachelor of Arts. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Class of 1982. Professional Achievements and Associations: 2 trips to Nicaragua to provide vision care; 39-year member of the A.O.A.; 7 years as an adjunct professor for P.C.O. teaching 4 th years students in my office. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: I value my Otho Keratology and scleral lens practice. The reason I became an optometrist is: I am the third generation of Optometrists in my family and have always admired those that precede me. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Listening carefully then just doing my best for them. In my spare time, I enjoy: Building fine furniture. Home repairs-first mine, now my son's. I converted a 1975 Porsche 914 to electric 12 years ago and am constantly improving its performance as technology advances.

Undergraduate Education: Northeastern State University -B.S. Chemistry. Optometry School: University of Missouri St. Louis College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: American Board of Optometry. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Residency in Ocular Disease Northeastern State University College of Optometry. What drives your passion for optometry? Proper care and through exams save lives. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Enabling patients to live healthier and see clearer. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Listening to patients needs and concerns and addressing those. Patients, many places often feel as though they are being treated as just numbers moving quickly through a standard process, but not here under our care. How are you impacting your local community? Mentoring men to keep families together and being fathers. Hobbies/Interests: Hydroponics and gardening.

Undergraduate Education: East Carolina University, B.S. Biology, Certificate in Scientific Writing; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Past President of the Coastal Optometric Society and current member, current President of the Beaufort County Board of Health and serving second 9 year term, past member of Doctors Vision Center Board; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Primary Care Optometry; The reason I became an optometrist is because my father was an Optometrist, so I saw first hand his dedication and love for the profession and how it was truly a privilege to be a part of something bigger. The unique opportunity to help patients in the county I love and grew up in is even more special. So blessed and happy to practice here. My favorite part of helping my patients is the smile on a patient’s face when you can make a difference for them visually and the appreciation they have knowing we can be a team together impacting their overall health. In my spare time, I enjoy anything to be near my family; church, being a part of my community, as well as boating, golf, running and ECU athletics.

Jon Park, Optometrist specializes in contact lenses, vision correction, and the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases. Dr. Park, a Carrollton native, received his B.A. in Biology from the University of Texas-Austin in 1997. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2002 from the University of Houston College of Optometry. Dr. Park performed his internship, with an emphasis in primary care, at Quantico Naval Medical Clinic in Quantico, Virginia and at Sharp Eye Consultants in San Antonio, with a special emphasis in ocular disease. Dr. Park is a member of the Dallas County Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association and American Optometric Association and a member of the Irving Chamber of Commerce. In his free time, Dr. Park enjoys golf, working out and watching football. He and his wife Hannah and three children live in Flower Mound.

Undergraduate Education: University of Delaware, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Minor in Biology, 2006. Optometry School: The Ohio State of University, College of Optometry, 2010. Professional Achievements/Associations: Completed optometry residency in ocular disease at the Wilmington Veterans Affairs Medical Center; Served as Clinical Associate Professor at the Michigan College of Optometry and Illinois College of Optometry from 2011 to 2017. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Parts I, II, III; Advanced Competence in Medical Optometry.

Undergraduate Education: NC State University, Bachelor's of Science; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Society, NC State Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Certified in MySight contact lenses for treating myopia; The reason I became an optometrist is because I think the eye is interesting and an important part of people’s quality of life. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing board and video games. My favorite part of helping my patients is helping them see their best.

Undergraduate Education: Southern Methodist University, BS Electrical Engineering. Optometry School: University of Houston. Professional Achievements/Associations: TOA/AOA. What drives your passion for optometry? Serving my patients. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Preserving their health and their vision. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring patients trust the care they have received and are comfortable returning to us in the coming years. How are you impacting your local community? I am involved in my local food bank and community outreach. Hobbies/Interests: I am an amateur long distance runner and we have a small farm with cows and horses.

Undergraduate Education: Muskingum University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry (now Salus University). How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing thorough comprehensive eye exams with specific focus on management of dry eye, diabetes, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family and dogs, cooking, BoxStrong classes.

Undergraduate Education: University of South Florida, Tampa; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Past President of Lake Region Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Ocular Disease and Contact Lenses; The reason I became an optometrist is because vision is so important in our daily lives - I want to give my patients the best vision possible so they can live their best life. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling with my wife, Latrice. I also enjoy golfing and am a big Gator/Bucs fan. Go Gators! Go Bucs! I am also soon to be a Granddad, so excited.

Undergraduate Education: University of South Florida. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Residency training in Ocular Disease from GA Eye Partners. Hobbies/Interests: I like to travel, try new restaurants, and hike.

Undergraduate Education: University of Houston. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I am new to the Charlottesville area, and I am honored to be your local, friendly primary eye care doctor. Originally from Texas, I strive to bring that southern hospitality to my patients. Not only do I enjoy solving your visual needs, but I also believe in building that critical patient and doctor relationship. Hobbies/Interests: Exploring Central Virginia with my dog – Leo, traveling with my husband, and cooking various ethnic dishes.