Dr. Joseph K. Young, Advanced Board Certified Optometric Physician
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Dr. Young is Advanced Board Certified in Optometry, and in the treatment and management of Ocular Disease. He is certified in the use of Therapeutic and Diagnostic Medication, and is licensed to prescribe. He is also hospital trained (VA hospital), and trained in both, adult and pediatric care.
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Dr. Young is the recipient of a multitude of awards as well as Academic & Externship Honors which include, among others, BSK (BETA SIGMA KAPPA) Optometric Honors, Primary Care Externship Honors, Cornea & Contact Lens Externship Honors, the Milroy Optical Scholastic Scholarship, Dean's List and winner of the International Opticianry Competition.
The Doctor is committed to the ocular health of our children and senior citizens. To that end, he conducts teaching seminars to our school nurses as well as our senior citizen groups. He also proudly represents the Lion's Club examining visitors at the Newtown and Danbury Health Fairs as well as the Special Olympics.
Dr. Young's commitment to ocular health has now expanded internationally being the first Eye Doctor to visit Honduras with the Community Health Partnership-Honduras Medical Mission (CHPH). Visit our We Give Back! to see his video.
The Doctor is well known for his superb diagnostic skills and discovering the root cause of vision issues. His quality patient care is exemplary, and is quoted, "Truly listening to what the patient has to say, treating the patient as a "whole person", along with in-depth testing is the key to solving the patient's eye care problem". Dr. Young is always on call for emergencies and consultations with other physicians.
The Doctor is committed to the ocular health of our children and senior citizens. To that end, he conducts teaching seminars to our school nurses as well as our senior citizen groups. He also proudly represents the Lion's Club examining visitors at the Newtown and Danbury Health Fairs as well as the Special Olympics.
Dr. Young's commitment to ocular health has now expanded internationally being the first Eye Doctor to visit Honduras with the Community Health Partnership-Honduras Medical Mission (CHPH). Visit our We Give Back! to see his video.
The Doctor is well known for his superb diagnostic skills and discovering the root cause of vision issues. His quality patient care is exemplary, and is quoted, "Truly listening to what the patient has to say, treating the patient as a "whole person", along with in-depth testing is the key to solving the patient's eye care problem". Dr. Young is always on call for emergencies and consultations with other physicians.
Cheryl
Cheryl is our Optical/Lab Manager Optician with 30 years of experience.
It takes a specialist to help you see the best with the latest technology. As an Optical Manger, Cheryl has expertise in creating a Total EyeWare Design matching the best frame and high tech lens with the patient’s visual needs.
What is good for one design may not be good for another. If you need to be on a computer all day, Cheryl has a lens for that. If you need reading, driving or inside/outside glasses, Cheryl has a lens for that too.
Her Lab manager experience includes all aspects of an optical lab from cutting to tweaking those repairs or adjustments to make it the perfect fit.
Cheryl prides herself on not only her attention to detail and prescription problem solving but "getting glasses right the first time".
It takes a specialist to help you see the best with the latest technology. As an Optical Manger, Cheryl has expertise in creating a Total EyeWare Design matching the best frame and high tech lens with the patient’s visual needs.
What is good for one design may not be good for another. If you need to be on a computer all day, Cheryl has a lens for that. If you need reading, driving or inside/outside glasses, Cheryl has a lens for that too.
Her Lab manager experience includes all aspects of an optical lab from cutting to tweaking those repairs or adjustments to make it the perfect fit.
Cheryl prides herself on not only her attention to detail and prescription problem solving but "getting glasses right the first time".
Courtney
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Courtney joined our group in 2013. She does everything from verifying your insurance, checking out the patient, billing, dispensing, adjusting frames and assisting the Doctor with specialty tasks.
On a interesting note, Courtney served as a volunteer for VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity) CT Eyecare Mission in Nicaragua translating for the optometrist and students in 2009/2010. |
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Eunice
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Eunice is our Electronic Medical Records/Patient Billing Manager and has worked with us for many years. Her experience in the optometric field lasts over 20 years in many different areas from billing to optical to electronic medical records.
In addition to her billing responsibilities, Eunice specializes in our electronic medical records. |
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Lissandra
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Lissandra graduated as a certified Registered Medical Assistant with a 4.0 GPA (smart!). Among her many tasks, Lissandra is responsible for welcoming the patient and getting them ready for the Doctor. Lissandra also maintains the patient charts with the most up to date information.
We are glad to have Lissandra as part of our team making sure your visit is an easy and rewarding experience from beginning to end. |
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