Who We Are

The nation's leading onsite mobile eye care.

Optical Academy® is the most trusted provider of onsite mobile eye care and eyewear in America. Our mobile vision team — skilled technicians, optometrists, and opticians — travels directly to schools, delivering onsite eye exams, vision tests, and eyewear to students in their most comfortable environment.

Smiling student wearing new glasses
Our Mission

Helping every child see a beautiful day, every day.

Optical Academy® is on a mission to deliver the most easily accessible eye care and eyewear to students countrywide. We believe each and every child deserves the equal opportunity to learn and excel academically.

Too many students struggle with vision impairments that are undiagnosed and untreated, ultimately affecting their ability to learn. We ensure that every child who fails a vision screening sees an onsite eye doctor and receives the corrective eyewear they need — right then and there at their school. We're guiding millions of children to a brighter future by giving them the most vital resource they need to learn: their vision.

13+
Years serving students onsite
2M+
Students seen nationwide
500+
Frame styles to choose from
Special Needs Division

No student is ever left behind.

Optical Academy® has been serving students onsite for over 13 years and has cared for more than 2 million students nationwide. Our onsite journey began in New York City's District 75, where we served thousands of children with special needs.

Our Mobile Vision Team are experts in handling every student's individual circumstances. We're equipped with specialized equipment and use compassionate care to accommodate each student's vision needs — wherever they are most comfortable.

Student receiving onsite eye care
Optical Academy team caring for a student
Why It Matters

Vision is the foundation of learning.

01

The Digital Era

The rise of the digital world has exponentially led to vision problems, especially in children. Increased screen time on laptops and tablets has affected children's visual development. Today, over 60% of the population requires vision correction to see clearly.

02

The Problem

Over 70% of students who fail their vision screening at school never get follow-up care with an eye care professional. Working parents often wait longer to prioritize eye care for their children — and the longer we wait to correct a child's vision, the more permanent damage we cause.

03

Our Solution

Our goal is to provide every child with their first eye exam and eyeglasses in the comfort of their own school. If a child cannot see, they cannot learn. We advocate for every student's academic, social, and future success by giving them access to their fundamental tool: their vision.

04

Academy Success

80% of what children learn in school is presented visually. Our pilots have proven that a student's visual abilities are directly correlated to academic success in the classroom.

05

Helping Hand

Most working parents can't afford to take off for non-emergency appointments — which is why so many students never get seen. By bringing eye care to school, you become a major helping hand to both students and their families.

Optical Academy mobile vision team and students
Our Team

Licensed optometrists. Compassionate experts.

Dr. Vitto Mena

Dr. Vitto Mena

Licensed Optometric Physician

  • NJ LIC# 27OA00657300
  • NY LIC# TUV008546-1
Abby Ayoub

Abby Ayoub

Licensed Optician

  • NY LIC# 007472
  • NJ LIC# 31TD00330100
Dr. Denise Currier

Dr. Denise Currier

Licensed Optometric Physician

  • NJ LIC# 27OA00668000
Dr. Jubin Bharat Shah

Dr. Jubin Bharat Shah

Licensed Optometrist

  • NY LIC# T009520
Dr. Melissa Ochlan

Dr. Melissa Ochlan

Licensed Optometric Physician

  • NJ LIC# 27OA00660600
  • NY LIC# TUV008349-1
Raymond Joseph Castro

Raymond Joseph Castro

Licensed Optician

  • FL LIC# D04855
Dr. Kathleen Gross

Dr. Kathleen Gross

Licensed Optometrist

  • NY LIC# 008812
Dr. Kevin A. Patrizio

Dr. Kevin A. Patrizio

Licensed Optometric Physician

  • NY LIC# TUV009404-01
Dr. Christine Irene Frantzis

Dr. Christine Irene Frantzis

Licensed Optometrist

  • NY LIC# TUV008472-01
Dr. Richard Duong

Dr. Richard Duong

Licensed Optometric Physician

  • NY LIC# TUV009477-01
Dr. Melissa Levine

Dr. Melissa Levine

Licensed Optometrist

  • NY LIC# TUV009377
Dr. Maciel Cruz

Dr. Maciel Cruz

Licensed Optometric Physician

  • NY LIC# TUV009105
Dr. Divya Nandwani

Dr. Divya Nandwani

Licensed Optometrist

  • NY LIC# TUV007863-01
Dr. Pooja Berdia

Dr. Pooja Berdia

Licensed Optometrist

  • NY LIC# TUV008790-01
Dr. Clayton Boyd

Dr. Clayton Boyd

Licensed Optometrist

  • AZ LIC# OPT-002398
  • CO LIC# OPT.0003434
  • FL LIC# TPOP9
  • GA LIC# OPT003189

Helping all students see a beautiful day, everyday.

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