2 Results for Optometry near Carthage, NC

Dr. Paul's Biography — Dr. Edward Paul is known for his independence and tenacity when it comes to finding treatments for so-called “incurable” eye diseases. He also has a hard-earned reputation as one of the world’s leading authorities on macular degeneration and nutritional medicine. Often years ahead of the conventional medical establishment, he has evaluated, researched, formulated, and written about treatments and cures for various eye diseases – ranging from cataracts and macular degeneration to dry eye syndrome. Dr. Paul is the developer and researcher behind TOZAL, a nutritional supplement that improves vision in patients with macular degeneration and relieves dry eye symptoms. Dr. Paul’s supplement is the exclusive formula used in the landmark TOZAL Study which was published in 2007 in the British medical journal BMC Ophthalmology. The TOZAL Study demonstrated that 77% of macular degeneration patients who took the supplement for six months experienced stabilization (no further deterioration) and/or improved vision. For more than 20 years Dr. Paul has been helping people to see better and live healthier lives by recommending the best of conventional medicine combined with the most powerful natural and alternative approaches. Dr. Paul holds multiple U.S. and foreign patents on pharmaceutical agents and medical devices used in the treatment of eye diseases and systemic disorders. Dr. Paul is an experienced clinician, researcher and educator and serves as a visiting professor at St. Luke’s University School of Medicine. He was recently chosen as one of “America’s Top Optometrists” by the Consumer’s Research Council of America. In addition to this, he won the 2009 “Best of Wilmington” award in the category of eyecare physicians. Dr. Paul is one of only 30 eye doctors in the world to be recognized as a Fellow of the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists. He is a 1986 graduate of Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN, where he received a Doctor of Optometry degree (O.D.), and also holds a second doctorate, a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.), in Nutrition. Dr. Paul also serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for AmeriSciences, a leading nutritional supplement company that provides the vitamins for NASA and the astronauts. Dr. Paul is author of several books, including Conquering Macular Degeneration (available from Amazon.com) and has just released his latest book 101 Great Ways to Health. He serves as a contributing author to several national magazine publishers, including Rodale Press, publishers of Prevention magazine. In 2005, Dr. Paul was appointed Honorary Consul of Belize by the Belizean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is an accredited diplomat recognized by the US Department of State.

Dr. Oliver's Biography — Dr. Scott Oliver has been providing exceptional eye care since 1990. He earned his Bachelor's of Chemistry Degree, with a minor in Biology and a minor in Psychology, from Elon University in Elon College, NC. Doctor Scott then attended the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN, where he completed an Ocular Pathology Residency and graduated with his Doctorate Degree in Optometry and served as President of his graduating class. While in optometry school, Dr. Scott was a member of the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society. To keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in optometry, Dr. Scott maintains memberships in the American Optometric Association, the South Carolina Optometric Association and the Catawba Optometric Society. He has served in the past as president of the Catawba Optometric Society. Currently, Dr. Scott serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at Southern College of Optometry. Students from the school frequently complete their externships at Oliver Eye Associates under Dr. Scott's mentorship. In giving back to the community, Dr. Scott has participated with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for the past 14 years. As an avid cyclist, he has annually raised funds for and ridden in the Breakaway to the Beach cycling event. Dr. Scott is married and has two children, Carly and Ben, and one stepdaughter, Maddie. He enjoys good health, sports and time with his family.

Dr. Oliver's Biography — Dr. David Oliver earned his Bachelor's of Chemistry degree from Elon University in Elon College, NC. Doctor David earned his Doctorate of Optometry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Doctor David has been in practice since 1992. His first three years of practice were working with Dr. Bartly Antine, MD, in Charleston, SC, while his wife was completing her Master's of Physical Therapy at the Medical University of South Carolina. In 1995, Dr. David joined Oliver Eye Associates, opening the York, SC, location of Oliver Eye Associates. He has a special interest in helping patients managing Dry Eye Syndrome and runs a Dry Eye Clinic at the Rock Hill location of Oliver Eye Associates. To maintain his skills and keep current with new products and information in the optometry field, Dr. David is a member of the American Optometric Association, the South Carolina Optometric Association and the Catawba Optometric Society. Doctor David has also served as president of the Catawba Optometric Society. Dr. David and his wife of 25 years, Mandy, have three children: Blake, Anna and Catherine. In his leisure time, he is a martial arts instructor and enjoys golf, tennis and photography.