PDS Optical

02/25/2026

When you have many family members who served in the military, you gain a unique perspective on service and sacrifice.

Our PDS Optical Optician of the Week, Zarinah, is a shining example of what it means to give back to those who served.

Zarinah said, "I enjoy working for PDS Optical because it is a Veteran-owned business that specializes in helping our country’s Veterans see better. Being a part of this experience has truly touched my heart, and I am grateful to be a part of such a meaningful team."

We appreciate YOU, Zarinah!

Thank you for all you do for our Veteran community.

02/18/2026

Our manufacturing engineer, Ellis Cassity, was feautred in Vision Monday today!

Ellis created The Perfect Drying System, a patent-pending device and new innovation from our PDS Optical lab in Louisville, Kentucky.

This new device enables us to be more efficient in making prescription glasses for US Veterans across the country.

Read more:

PDS Optical unveils its Perfect Drying System, boosting efficiency and quality while expanding eyewear access for U.S. Veterans.

02/10/2026

Kelley is this week's PDS Optical Optician of the Week.

She is a travel optician that supports various VA health systems across the southeast region. Kelley is positive, outgoing and always up for a new travel adventure.

We are lucky to have Kelley and thank her for being such a great resource to the Veterans she works with!

02/03/2026

PDS Optical continues to drive innovation from within, with the patent-pending Perfect Drying System. This new device improves production efficiency, while strengthening the quality of every pair of prescription glasses we make for U.S. Veterans.

Learn more about this breakthrough and how it helps us better serve Veterans.

Mission-driven innovation leads to a new “Perfect Drying System” that dramatically increases productivity. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Feb. 2, 2026- PDS Optical, a dedicated provider of high-quality prescri…

02/03/2026

Excited to shine a light on Amihan, our PDS Optical Optician of the Week.

Amihan has a number of family members that served our country, which explains her deep gratitude for Veterans and drives her passion to serve others.

Thank you Amihan - we are better because of people like YOU!

01/29/2026

Thank you Rep. Morgan McGarvey and everyone who came to visit our PDS Optical yesterday. Congressman McGarvey spotlighted our Veteran-owned, Louisville-based lab for eyewear manufacturing and service to our nation's Veterans.

We appreciate your time and support. 🇺🇸

Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) toured PDS Optical, a Louisville-based, service-disabled Veteran-owned eyewear manufacturer serving Veterans nationwide.

01/26/2026

We start this week by highlighting Cindy Kelley, our PDS Optical Optician of the Week.

Cindy is an awesome team player, who is always open to helping her coworkers and our Veteran customers. When you show up with a positive attitude, like Cindy does, good things happen. Thank you for all you do, Cindy!

01/14/2026

Introducing Sheila Newman, our PDS Optical Optician of the Week!

Sheila has been an optician for almost 32 years (!!) and has been with PDS Optical, working with our Veterans, the past 6 years.

Sheila is a true professional that over-delivers on customer service, which makes a lot of Veterans smile....and see better. 🙂

Thank you for all you do, Sheila! We appreciate YOU. 🫵

01/07/2026

Meet Antonio Wills, U.S. Army Veteran and our PDS Optical Optician of the Week.

It's clear to everyone that interacts with Antonio, from the Veterans he supports to the VA staff he works with, he values helping Veterans and the positive impact he can make in the lives' of others.

Antonio, thank you for your service and for helping the many Veterans you connect with every day. We appreciate your sir!

12/18/2025

We are proud to share that PDS Optical Travel Optician, Royce Miller, has been nominated as an Employee of the Year, by the VA Northern California Health Care System.

Royce and other nominees, were just featured in the VA NorCal Health System Workforce Engagement update, focused on sharing the amazing work in service to Veterans.

Royce travels across the geographic region, helping Veteran patients with their eye care needs. He has made a tremendous impact on the lives of many and we couldn't be prouder of him.

Congrats on your nomination, Royce! We are lucky to have you and appreciate all you do for PDS Optical and our Veteran patients.

12/17/2025

Our PDS Optical team in Louisville takes Veteran care and support very seriously. They also know how to have fun, laugh and enjoy themselves, as demonstrated at our recent holiday party. 🎉

Without this group of talented people, we couldn't provide best-in-class care for Veterans across the US. Team, we appreciate YOU. ❤️

P.S. This group is so generous and helped us collect a bunch of toys that will help us bring smiles to those less fortunate. It's contagious. Happy holidays!

12/15/2025

PDS Optical CEO, Sean Loosen, recently appeared on the Oscar Mike Radio podcast with host, Travis Partington.
They covered a variety of topics, including military experience, transitioning to civilian life, leadership, serving Veterans and innovation.
You can watch / listen here:

In this episode, I sit down with Sean from PDS Optical. Sean walks me through his journey from West Point to leading a company that manufactures prescription...