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The Ohio Optometric Association serves its members and their patients by advocating for the profession to the public and policymakers, promoting the importance of and access to comprehensive eye care, and providing meaningful resources that strengthen pro

11/04/2025

Warren G. and Ruth P. Morris Optometrist of the Year – Dr. Shane Foster

Dr. Shane Foster has made significant and lasting contributions to the OOA and the broader optometric community over the past 17 years since becoming a Doctor of Optometry. He has long served the association on various committees, as a Zone Governor, and as a member of the OOA Board. As an OOA Past President and current President of iSee Ohio, a position he has held since 2017—Dr. Foster has consistently demonstrated a steadfast commitment to expanding access to high-quality eye care for children throughout Ohio and to advancing the profession of optometry.

Under his leadership, the iSee Ohio organization has grown to new levels of charitable vision care for Ohio’s children. The Ohio Optometric Foundation (now iSee Ohio) expanded through collaboration with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and partnership with Vision to Learn’s mobile program. Gaining from the success of the ResultsOhio grant, the Foundation was awarded a monumental $2.5 million OBM grant. Most recently, the Governor pushed for a Children’s Vision Initiative to be included in the state’s biennium budget and was greatly influenced by the proven track record of the Foundation’s iSee program. Dr. Foster’s leadership has been integral in every step of the process.

Dr. Foster serves the AOA on the State Government Relations Committee and previously served on the New Technology Committee. He has long been an AOA Federal Key Person, representing our profession to members of Congress including former Senator Sherrod Brown. He is a Change Agent for the AOA Myopia Collective as well as an InfantSEE provider. He is both an AOA-PAC Visionary Contributor and OOPAC Diamond Contributor. In August, he announced his candidacy for the AOA Board of Directors.

As a Clinical Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University College of Optometry and an Adjunct Professor at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, he continues to mentor and inspire the next generation of optometrists. He exemplifies the high standards of our profession and demonstrates the values of leadership, community service, and mentorship.

11/03/2025

The John and Cheryl Archer Award for Humanitarian Service - Dr. William Lay

Each year the Ohio Optometric Foundation recognizes a member for exceptional benevolence with The John and Cheryl Archer Award for Humanitarian Service.

Dr. Lay has shown life-long dedication to improving the lives of his patients, his community, and patients around the world. Dr. Lay has provided charitable eye care to over 1,200 patients in Columbia and has helped to raise millions of dollars for cancer research through participation with Pelotonia.

Professionally, Dr. Lay has dedicated his time to the OOA and AOA through which he has been a champion of children’s vision. As a past president of the OOA, he oversaw implementation of the mandatory eye exams for at risk students on Individual Education Plans.

For his impressive contributions to children’s vision, the OOA, OOA, and the community, the OOF is proud to honor Dr. Lay with the 2025 John and Cheryl Archer Award for Humanitarian Service.

11/02/2025

Jack T. Keith Young OD of the Year – Dr. Taylor Wrubel

To a member OD who has received their doctorate of optometry within the previous ten years and has shown outstanding service to optometry and their community.

Dr. Taylor Wrubel’s dedication to organized optometry started as a student at the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2019. As a student, she volunteered for the Michigan Special Olympics and Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity with mission trips to the island of Dominica, which further solidified her passion for optometry and serving her community at home and abroad. Actively involved with AOSA, she has been involved with AOA on Capitol Hill as an advocate and participant since 2016.

Upon moving to Ohio, Dr. Wrubel quickly became an active member of organized optometry in Ohio and at the national level. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and has completed both sections of the AOA Leadership Institute and serves on the AOA Meetings and Member Experience Committee. At the Ohio Optometric Association, Dr. Wrubel is the Governor for Zone 2, serves on the Young OD Committee, is an OOA Key OD and presents the Realeyes program.

As an OD at Chardon and Chesterland Family Eyecare since 2019, Dr. Wrubel loves building meaningful relationships that private practice allows and strives to provide excellent, personalized care each day. Early in her career she found her passion in dry eye and corneal disease and is currently one of the only doctors in the area specializing in scleral contact lenses for complex cases.

“Dr. Wrubel exemplifies the spirit of leadership and dedication that defines the Young Optometrist of the Year,” said her nominator Dr. Jen Vincent. “Her tireless efforts to revitalize Zone 2 have fostered stronger engagement and collaboration among local professionals, while her active role on the AOA Meetings Committee reflects her commitment to advancing the field on a national level. Dr. Wrubel’s passion, initiative, and service make her a standout advocate for optometry in Ohio and beyond.”

11/01/2025

Key ODs of the Year – Dr. Rachel Bostelman and Dr. Erich Hinel
To OOA member ODs who have shown outstanding dedication and advocacy to Ohio optometry.

The OOA is proud to announce Dr. Rachel Bostelman as one of its Key ODs of the Year. Her efforts and communication with the Senate directly correlate to the progress of OOA scope modernization initiatives. “Her behind the scenes efforts with key politicians have made an enormous impact for the benefit of the OOA,” said board trustee, Dr. David Bejot. “Most importantly, her willingness to participate in SB36 has been instrumental in overcoming legislative obstacles and advancing the mission of the organization.”

The OOA is honored to award Dr. Erich Hinel as its second Key OD of the Year for 2025. “Dr. Hinel worked diligently to build a strong relationship with members of the Senate Health Committee,” said Dr. Elizabeth Muckley, OOA Executive Director. He highlighted optometry as a legislated profession and played a key role in coordinating efforts with Key ODs in Zone 8 to ensure senate members received comprehensive education on the value of scope modernization and a clear understanding of the procedures outlined in SB36.

10/31/2025

Student of the Year – Ms. Amy Ngo
To an OSU College of Optometry student who has shown outstanding professional interest and involvement in Ohio optometry.

At The Ohio State University College of Optometry (OSUCO), Amy has become ingrained in student leadership representing her peers on numerous committees and organizations including the Student Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry. She holds positions of leadership as President of Cultural Lenses, an organization she founded where students come together to promote an inclusive environment to allow equal opportunities for students from all backgrounds and minority groups.

As president for the Ohio State Chapter of the AOSA, and as senator on the OSU Interprofessional Council, Amy has been at the forefront of Ohio’s advocacy efforts for expanded scope of practice.

She also leads by example through volunteering her time with charitable organizations. As a part of Shoulder to Shoulder Medical Brigade in Honduras, Amy assisted medical professionals in providing health care services in the areas of dental, consultation, optometry, gynecology and pharmacy, and she evaluated and provided eye examinations and assisted optometrists with providing glasses to those in underdeveloped areas. She completed Wish Granter Training for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and helped to raise money to grant wishes to kids going through difficult medical treatments.

The OOA recognizes the outstanding leadership Amy has provided to her peers and looks forward to her involvement with organized optometry in the coming years.

10/31/2025

The Ohio Optometric Association is proud to present Dr. Mark Yoder with the Special Service Award in recognition of his dedication to optometric staff education and the EastWest Eye Conference. “Dr. Yoder has served tirelessly on the East West Eye Committee as Chair of AEP for over a decade,” said nominator and fellow EastWest Committee member Dr. Katie Greiner. “He mentored me in that committee and was always a guiding support to us. He also supports the invited AEP speakers and goes above and beyond to make sure their EW experience is top notch. He lectures to the AEPs as well, and they love his courses.”

Throughout his career, Dr. Yoder has exemplified the core values of optometry and service to others. “Ingrained in his community and church, Dr. Yoder is always doing what is best for others,” said Dr. Greiner. “He has never waned in his passion for providing optometric care commonly telling me he does not drive volume in his clinic but service. Spending more than 30 minutes with each patient, he insures they receive the best of care. I do not think they come much more wonderful than Dr. Mark Yoder and I am honored to know him!”

10/30/2025

The procedures in Senate Bill 36 are a reasonable expansion of optometry’s scope of practice, improving patient access to care and reducing unnecessary delays.

Learn more about what Senate Bill 36 includes and how it will enhance care from Dr. Ronald Brown Jr. (Specialty Eye Institute Toledo), board-certified ophthalmologist. https://trustedeyecareohio.com/

Ohio State Senator Steve Huffman, State Senator Beth Liston, Catherine Ingram, Susan Manchester, Elect Kristina Daley Roegner, Mark Romanchuk, Bill Reineke, State Senator George Lang, Nickie J. Antonio, Senator Rob McColley, Ohio Senator Theresa Gavarone

10/29/2025

Friend of Optometry Award - Ms. Courtney Saunders
To an individual or group, not an optometrist, that has exemplified dedication to the goals of the OOA

Courtney Saunders has been named this year’s recipient of the OOA’s Friend of Optometry Award because of her longtime commitment to advancing the goals of our association. As a dedicated lobbyist with Capitol Advocates, Courtney has played a pivotal role in advancing the OOA’s legislative priorities to help to expand the scope of practice in optometry by ensuring our message reaches key lawmakers.

"Courtney goes above and beyond what a lobbyist paid consultant does,” said Dr. Elizabeth Muckley, Executive Director of the Ohio Optometric Association. “She advocates on our behalf to legislators and the governor's staff like she is an optometrist herself. She deeply cares about us and our patients. She champions our issues and ensures government officials understand why optometry matters in Ohio.”

Prior to joining Capitol Advocates, Courtney gained valuable experience and an in-depth understanding of the Ohio legislative and political process while working in the Ohio House of Representatives. As a Policy Advisor to former Speaker of the House, Jon Husted, she staffed the Education, State Government and Elections, Local Government and Revitalization, and the Infrastructure, Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs Committees. With a primary focus in healthcare, Courtney has proudly represented clients before the Legislative and Executive branches of Ohio government for nearly 17 years.

10/29/2025

Friend of Optometry Award – Dr. Neal Tolchin

To an individual or group, not an optometrist, that has exemplified dedication to the goals of the OOA. Dr. Neal A. Tolchin MD has been named the OOA’s Friend of Optometry for his support of scope modernization and SB36. Dr. Tolchin recognizes the benefits of coordinated medical and primary optometric patient care. He is the second ophthalmologist to support OOA scope modernization efforts by submitting written testimony in favor of SB36.

His colleague at Specialty Eye Institute, Dr. David Bejot shares “although Neal is a more reserved person, his actions in promoting the relationship between optometry and ophthalmology are undeniable. The OOA offers its sincere gratitude for Dr. Tolchin’s 36 years of promoting the concept of the professions of optometry and ophthalmology working as partners in caring for patients. It is a much well-deserved award.”

Dr. Tolchin works at the Specialty Eye Institute and specializes in cataract and intraocular lens surgery, including no-stitch cataract surgery and YAG Laser surgery and has been practicing ophthalmology for over 20 years. He is enthusiastic about providing the right treatment for each patient as he treats cataracts, glaucoma, and other diseases in the eye. With the recent advancements in technology and eye care, he appreciates that he can offer his patients many different options to enhance their vision and looks forward to interacting with each of his patients.

10/28/2025

Ohioans depend on Doctors of Optometry to provide primary eye care, delivering more eye health and vision examinations than any other profession. Yet current law requires patients to see an ophthalmologist for noninvasive, in-office procedures, often leading to long wait times and extended travel to appointments.

Senate Bill 36 would improve access to care by allowing ODs to perform these procedures that they’re already trained to do, ensuring patients can receive care from the primary providers they know and trust.

Learn more about Senate Bill 36: https://trustedeyecareohio.com/

Ohio State Senator Steve Huffman, State Senator Beth Liston, Catherine Ingram, Susan Manchester, Elect Kristina Daley Roegner, Mark Romanchuk, Bill Reineke, State Senator George Lang, Nickie J. Antonio, Senator Rob McColley, Ohio Senator Theresa Gavarone

10/27/2025

Outstanding Realeyes Involvement – Community Impact Award goes to Dr. Katie Greiner

Katie Greiner O.D., M.S., M.B.A., F.A.A.O. is this year’s Outstanding Realeyes Involvement - Community Impact Award recipient for her many years of Realeyes dedication and her true passion for educating Ohio students about the importance of healthy vision. Dr. Greiner started presenting Realeyes as a 3rd year optometry student in the Columbus area and continued to prioritize reaching students in her local community once she started practicing in northeast Ohio.

Dr. Greiner has reached more than 7,800 students and introduced them all to concepts of eye anatomy, safety, and the importance of regular eye exams. She routinely presents to a wide range of grade levels and is equally comfortable in a middle school classroom as she is leading the Sammy Safe-Eyes song to a group of 5-year-olds. In addition to in-person presentations, Dr. Greiner has led groups over Zoom where she does a wonderful job at answering questions students submit about their eyes. Dr. Greiner is relatable to students and a fan favorite of teachers with one recently commenting: “Dr Greiner is amazing and works so well with our kids. We love having her every year!”

Dr. Greiner’s love of Realeyes extends far beyond her local community and ripples through Ohio as she expertly educates students about the importance of healthy vision.

10/27/2025

The award for the 2025 Outstanding Realeyes Involvement - Most Students Educated goes to Dr. Amy Bankey. For the second year in a row and the third time in her career, Realeyes awards Dr. Amy Bankey with this award.

Dr. Bankey started presenting Realeyes in 2012. She won her first award as the top presenter in Zone 10 in 2014 and has won that award every year since. Dr. Bankey is a pillar of the local communities near Fishbaugh Family Eyecare, where she practices, but she also travels great distances to educate other schools. She has presented to 16,796 students in 76 different schools in 22 counties across the state! Even with those impressive numbers, Dr. Bankey is about building relationships with her schools. Many teachers and nurses ask for her by name and love having her every year.

Dr. Bankey continues to inspire not only the students she generously shares her knowledge with, but also those she works with as being a leader in educating Ohio students about the importance of healthy vision and a lifetime of optometric care.

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