“My journey to medical school began in high school, when I developed a friendship with a wrestling teammate who happened to be blind. It made me acutely aware of the privilege and gift of sight. From that moment, I wanted to do something to potentially invent a way to restore a person’s sight or at least improve the quality of life for those visually impaired.
I treat every patient as though I am caring for a family member. Establishing a personal rapport is a priority, so open, honest and transparent communication can take place about every aspect of their visual condition and the care interventions.”