Throughout high school and college, Dr. Hughes worked for a local practice as an optometric technician and office assistant. Her curiosity and passion continued to grow. Dr. Hughes graduated summa cm laude in 2014 from Hiram College with a major in neuroscience & religious studies and minor in biology. She went onto complete her Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University College of Optometry; in 2018, she graduated cm laude. During her time at OSU, Dr. Hughes was a member of American Optometric Student Organization (AOSA), Beta Sigma Kappa (ΒΣΚ) honor society, Epsilon Psi Epsilon (ΕΨΕ) professional fraternity, and American Academy of Optometry student fellowship. She continues to be a member of the American Optometric Association and Ohio Optometric Association. Upon graduating, Dr. Hughes started Hughes Quality Eyecare in 2018. She practiced as an independent doctor at Walmart and Sam’s Club in Zanesville. In her free time, she filled in at a private practice located in South Zanesville. In November 2019, Dr. Hughes took the next steps to advance her optometric career by purchasing Dr. Robert Kreuter’s practice in Lancaster, Ohio. Dr. Hughes’ interests are ocular disease (such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy) and contact lenses. In her free-time, Dr. Hughes enjoys spending time with her family (Jesse-husband and puppy-Lacey), traveling, going to antique shows, and crafting.
