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Our Expert Optometrists

At Rocky Mountain University Eye Institute, our team of optometric physicians and vision care professionals brings decades of clinical experience, academic excellence, and compassionate care to every patient we serve. From advanced disease management to pediatric eye care and vision therapy, our doctors are leaders in their fields and passionate about helping patients of all ages see their best.

  • Trusted by patients throughout Provo, Orem, Lehi, and surrounding communities

  • Specialists in primary eye care, ocular disease, contact lenses, pediatrics, and vision rehabilitation

  • Committed educators and clinicians shaping the future of optometry

  • Compassionate providers who treat every patient like family

Donnie Akers, OD

Interim Dean, College of Optometric Medicine

Donnie C. Akers, OD, is the Interim Dean for the RMU College of Optometric Medicine. A graduate of Indiana School of Optometry, Dr. Akers brings over 20 years of combined experience in clinical, didactic, and administrative roles.

He holds the rank of Associate Professor with experience in course directing of Gross Anatomy, Ocular Anatomy, and Ocular Physiology. He holds an award for the Most Innovative Use of Technology for Instructional Purposes for his innovative introduction of the first virtual 3-D interactive software for both Gross and Ocular Anatomy laboratories for optometry.

He has done work on a local, state and national level for the promotion of interprofessional education including presentations at the American Academy of Optometry and serving on an ASCO special interprofessional education task force.

Dr. Akers’ teaching responsibilities include Neuro and Medical Anatomy. He is also involved in laboratory and clinical instruction as well as serving as faculty advisors for student research projects.

  • Doctor of Optometry
    •  Indiana School of Optometry Bloomington, IN
  • Biology/Biological Sciences
    • University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY
  • Faculty Development Program (SIFD)
    • Association of Schools and Colleges Summer Institute

Court Wilkins OD, MHS, FAAO

Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs

Court Wilkins, OD, MHS, FAAO, was selected for the Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs position at Rocky Mountain University College of Optometric Medicine and started in May 2021. Dr. Wilkins has over 30 years of optometric experience and is a proud veteran serving over 23 years in Military Service. His military experience has sent him worldwide to serve our military personnel and their families as one of the top-rated Optometrists.

Dr. Court Wilkins is a nationally respected optometrist with over 30 years of experience in clinical care, academic leadership, and community service. He currently serves as the Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs at Rocky Mountain University College of Optometric Medicine, where he oversees clinical operations and mentors future optometric leaders.

Dr. Wilkins completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah and earned his Doctor of Optometry from Pacific University College of Optometry. He went on to complete a Fellowship in Primary Care and received a Master of Health Science (MHS) with an emphasis in Medical Emergency and Disaster Management.

A decorated U.S. military veteran, Dr. Wilkins served over 23 years providing optometric care to service members and their families across the globe. His clinical expertise includes primary care optometry, ocular disease, anterior segment management, and laser procedures. He is also involved in FDA clinical trials related to corneal and anterior segment disorders.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Wilkins has held adjunct teaching positions at multiple universities nationwide, contributing significantly to optometric education. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) and a Past President of the Utah Optometric Association. He also serves as the Utah Director for the Special Olympics “Open Eyes” program, which provides vision care services to athletes with special needs.

Dr. Wilkins is passionate about public health and volunteers with several organizations including Friends for Sight, Utah Partners for Health, and CharityVision. His leadership, clinical acumen, and commitment to service continue to elevate the standard of eye care in Utah and beyond.

Dr. Court Wilkins brings more than 30 years of optometric experience to his role at Rocky Mountain University Eye Institute. A graduate of the University of Utah and Pacific University College of Optometry, he went on to complete a prestigious Fellowship in Primary Care and earn a Master’s in Health Science with a focus in Medical Emergency and Disaster Management from Touro University.

Dr. Wilkins has advanced training in primary eye care, ocular disease, anterior segment procedures, and laser certifications. A proud U.S. military veteran, he served with distinction for over two decades, providing eye care to military personnel and their families around the world.

Passionate about education and research, Dr. Wilkins has served as an adjunct professor at multiple universities and has participated in FDA clinical trials focused on corneal and anterior segment disease management. He is the former president of the Utah Optometric Association and currently serves as the Utah Director for the Special Olympics “Open Eyes” program.

  • Doctor of Optometry
    • Pacific University College of Optometry
      Forest Grove, Oregon
  • Master of Health Science (MHS)
    • Emphasis in Medical Emergency and Disaster Management
      Touro University
      Vallejo, CA
  • Bachelor of Science (BS)
    • University of Utah
      Salt Lake City, Utah

Spencer Johnson, OD, FAAO

Sr. Director of the Eye Institute

Dr. Spencer Johnson is a board-certified optometrist and Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) with a strong background in both clinical care and academic instruction. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Brigham Young University and his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.

Dr. Johnson is the lead instructor for primary care and family practice courses at Rocky Mountain University College of Optometric Medicine. His clinical interests include ocular disease management, laser procedures, contact lenses, and advanced optometric technologies. He is deeply committed to training the next generation of optometrists through hands-on clinical education and evidence-based care.

Dr. Spencer Johnson has built a distinguished career that bridges clinical practice, optometric education, and research. With a background in neuroscience and advanced optometric training, he brings a unique and comprehensive approach to eye care. After completing his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at Brigham Young University, he earned his Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.

Dr. Johnson’s early professional experience includes work in the refractive surgery industry and the successful ownership of a private optometric practice, where he gained extensive experience in patient care and surgical co-management. His interest in clinical innovation and student mentorship led him to academia, where he served as a faculty member at the Oklahoma College of Optometry, teaching courses in neuro-ophthalmic disorders, healthcare systems, and epidemiology, and overseeing student training in advanced optometric and laser procedures.

Currently, Dr. Johnson is a lead instructor for primary care and family practice courses at Rocky Mountain University College of Optometric Medicine, where he plays a vital role in shaping clinical education and curriculum development. He is also a principal investigator for the NIH-funded RAPID study, focused on evaluating povidone-iodine as a treatment for viral conjunctivitis.

A Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), Dr. Johnson is an active contributor to continuing education and has delivered lectures at national, regional, and state-level optometric conferences across the U.S. and Canada. His professional history reflects a deep commitment to clinical excellence, research, and preparing the next generation of optometrists for modern, patient-centered care.

With extensive experience in both clinical practice and academic settings, Dr. Spencer Johnson has cultivated a well-rounded and impactful career in optometry. His background spans primary eye care, ocular disease management, laser procedures, contact lenses, and advanced optometric techniques. He has worked in the refractive surgery industry, operated a successful private practice, and trained future optometrists through faculty positions at respected institutions.

Dr. Johnson is known for blending clinical expertise with a deep commitment to education and research. His experience includes teaching advanced coursework, supervising student clinicians, and serving as a principal investigator on NIH-funded research. Through every role, Dr. Johnson has demonstrated a dedication to delivering exceptional patient care while advancing the field of optometry through innovation and mentorship.

  • Doctor of Optometry
    • Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
  • Fellow, American Academy of Optometry (FAAO)
  • Licensed Doctor of Optometry, State of Utah
  • Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience (BS)
    • Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

William Reid Cluff, OD, FAAO

Assistant Professor

Dr. Reid Cluff originally hails from Orem, UT. He did his undergraduate studies at Johnson & Wales University in Denver, CO. He graduated from optometry school in San Antonio, TX at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenburg School of Optometry with his Doctor of Optometry. He graduated summa cum laude and took an active leadership role in the American Optometric Student Association as a member of the Board of Trustees.

He was inducted into Beta Sigma Kappa and Gold Key International Optometric Honor Societies. Following graduation, he completed a residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, focusing on corneal disease and specialty contact lenses.

With this specialized training, Dr. Cluff enjoys fitting “medically necessary” and “hard to fit” contact lenses on patients with keratoconus, high astigmatism, corneal transplants, dry eyes, as well as many other corneal and ocular surface diseases. In addition to specialty contact lenses, Dr. Cluff practices myopia management, utilizing all currently available treatments including orthokeratology, soft dual-focus lenses, and topical atropine.

  • Doctor of Optometry
    • University of the Incarnate Word Rosenburg San Antonio, TX
  • Undergraduate Studies
    • Johnson & Wales University Denver, CO
  • Corneal Disease and Specialty Contact Lenses Residency
    • University of Alabama Birmingham, AL

Darin Cummings, OD

Assistant Professor

Dr. Darin Cummings is a trusted and experienced optometrist who has been serving the Central Utah community since 2000. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Indiana University School of Optometry and brings decades of clinical expertise to his work at Rocky Mountain University Eye Institute.

Dr. Cummings specializes in diagnosing and managing ocular diseases, with a strong focus on conditions such as diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, keratoconus, macular degeneration, and cataracts. He is also actively engaged in research on dry eye disease, helping to develop and refine more effective treatment options for his patients.

Known for his compassionate care and patient-first approach, Dr. Cummings has built lasting relationships with generations of families throughout Utah. He is a proud member of both the Utah Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association and has dedicated time to international outreach, providing vision care in underserved regions, including the Dominican Republic and Mali, Africa.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Cummings enjoys time with his wife, Becky, their five children, and a growing number of grandchildren. They love exploring the outdoors, boating, traveling, snowmobiling, and RZR riding.

Dr. Darin Cummings has been a trusted provider of optometric care in Central Utah since 2000. With over two decades of experience, he has become known for his deep clinical expertise and commitment to personalized, patient-centered care. After earning his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Indiana University School of Optometry, Dr. Cummings returned to Utah to establish a thriving practice rooted in medical excellence and community service.

Throughout his career, Dr. Cummings has focused extensively on the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, keratoconus, and cataracts. He is currently involved in clinical research to advance treatments for dry eye disease, demonstrating his ongoing dedication to improving quality of life for patients with chronic eye conditions.

A member of both the Utah and American Optometric Associations, Dr. Cummings is also passionate about serving beyond his local community. He has participated in international humanitarian missions, bringing eye care to underserved populations in the Dominican Republic and Mali. His professional history reflects not only advanced clinical skill but also a heart for service, education, and innovation in the field of optometry.

With over 20 years of experience in optometry, Dr. Darin Cummings has dedicated his career to providing exceptional eye care to patients across Central Utah. His clinical work spans a wide range of services, with a particular emphasis on managing complex ocular conditions such as diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, macular degeneration, keratoconus, and cataracts.

Dr. Cummings combines his deep knowledge of ocular health with a compassionate, individualized approach to care. Known for building long-standing relationships with his patients, he has become a trusted resource for families seeking both routine vision care and advanced medical management. His extensive experience, commitment to clinical excellence, and ongoing involvement in dry eye research position him as a respected leader in his field.

Clinical Focus Area & Experience

Specializes in ocular disease management, including:

  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Glaucoma
  • Keratoconus
  • Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
  • Doctor of Optometry
    • Indiana University School of Optometry Bloomington, Indiana
  • Bachelor of Science (BS)
    • Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana

Angelica Echiverri, OD, MS

Assistant Professor

Dr. Angelica Echiverri graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences. She then went on to complete her M.S. in Physiological Optics and Vision Science while concurrently graduating Summa Cum Laude as a Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2023.

She completed a one-year optometric residency in ocular disease at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL. Dr. Echiverri’s clinical interests include teaching and ocular pathology with a special emphasis on glaucoma.

Dr. Echiverri’s teaching responsibilities include the development of Medical Pathology. She is also involved in laboratory and clinical instruction and serves as faculty advisor for student research projects.

  • Doctor of Optometry
    • University of Houston College of Optometry Houston, TX
  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Physiological Optics and Vision Science
    • University of Houston Houston, TX
  • Bachelor’s in Nutritional Sciences
    • University of Texas Austin, TX
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Nathaniel Jensen, OD, FOVDR

Assistant Professor

Dr. Nathaniel Jensen grew up in Orem, Utah and earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Brigham Young University. He then earned a doctorate of optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee.

After optometry school, Dr. Jensen completed an optometric residency in Vision Therapy, Vision Rehabilitation and Pediatric Optometry through the University of
the Incarnate Word in Austin, Texas. He is a fellow of the Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association, and is associated with the International Sports Vision Association and the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association.

Dr. Jensen has specialized training in addressing conditions such as strabismus (eye turn), amblyopia (lazy eye), binocular vision and focusing dysfunctions, visual tracking or oculomotor problems, and learning-related visual perceptual and visual processing deficits.

In treating these conditions, Dr. Jensen has seen lives change and patients’ potential for success soar as a result of unlocking deficient visual skills affected by developmental delay or by injury such as concussion or stroke. Even people who don’t struggle with visual deficits can reach new levels of success through targeted training of visual skills to enhance their performance in sports or other pursuits. Dr. Jensen is also an Infantsee provider, dedicated to providing eye exams to children of all ages, beginning as early as six months of age.

  • Doctor of Optometry
    • Southern College of Optometry
      Memphis, TN
  • Bachelor’s in Spanish
    • Brigham Young University
      Provo, UT

Zanna Kruoch, OD, FAAO, FSLS, AAO

Assistant Professor

Dr. Zanna Kruoch graduated from the University of Houston, College of Optometry with a Doctorate of Optometry in 2009. She went on to complete a one-year residency specializing in anterior segment disease and specialty contact lenses. Currently, Dr. Kruoch is an associate professor at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, College of Optometry.

Dr. Kruoch joined Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions as founding faculty of the College of Optometric Medicine in 2023.  She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and gained Diplomate status of the anterior segment section of the American Academy of Optometry in 2020.  Dr. Kruoch was named Texas Optometric Association’s Educator of the Year in 2018, American Optometric Association’s Educator of the Year in 2019, Molly Armstrong Award in 2023, and the Utah Optometric Association’s Educator of the Year in 2025. On her free time, she enjoys quality time with family and friends, exploring the world, and activities such as boxing, yoga, and skiing.

  • Doctor of Optometry
    • University of Houston College of Optometry
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Andrew Kyle, OD

Assistant Professor

Dr. Andy Kyle received his optometric training from the Pacific University College of Optometry, graduating in 2018. Before that, he received his bachelor’s degree in linguistics from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, in 2014. During the five years after graduating from Pacific, he worked as an associate doctor in private practice, treating everything from straightforward refractive cases to blunt ocular trauma; his favorite part of clinical care is teaching any patient who is interested in what is going on with their eyes.

Dr. Kyle’s teaching responsibilities include Lead Instructor for Internal Medicine. He is also involved in laboratory and clinical instruction and serves as a faculty advisor for student research projects.

He attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree in linguistics in 2014. He then received his training in optometry at the Pacific University College of Optometry in northwest Oregon, from which he graduated in 2018.

  • Doctor of Optometry
    • Pacific University Forest Grove, OR
  • Bachelors in Linguistics
    • Brigham Young University Provo, UT
  • AOA Member
    • American Optometric Association
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Michael Leigh, OD

Assistant Professor

Dr. J. Michael Leigh is an optometric physician and seasoned university educator. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern Utah University with a degree in Biology/Zoology. In 2010, Dr. Leigh completed his optometric education and received his doctorate from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee.

Following graduation, he established a practice in the suburbs of Memphis to provide his diverse community with the best possible care. In 2014 he relocated to Utah, where he continued working as an optometrist in several offices throughout Washington and Iron counties. Two of Dr. Leigh’s most significant interests are education and vision. In 2016 he joined the biological sciences faculty of Utah Tech University, and in 2020 was a finalist for the distinguished instructor of the year award.

Dr. Leigh is an active member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society, American Optometric Association, Utah Optometric Association, American Society for Microbiology, and the American Association of Immunologists. He also enjoys traveling with his wife and playing make-believe with his young son in his spare time.

Dr. Leigh’s teaching responsibilities include Lead Instructor for Medical Microbiology/Immunology and Medical Physiology. He is also involved in laboratory and clinical instruction as well as serving as faculty advisors for student research projects.

  • Doctor of Optometry
    • Southern College of Optometry Memphis, TN
  • Biology/Zoology Magna Cum Laude
    • Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT
  • Honors
    • Alpha Chi National Honor Society, American Optometric Association, Utah Optometric Association, American Society for Microbiology, and the American Association of Immunologists

Debra Nelissen, OD, FAAO

Assistant Professor

Dr. Debra Nelissen grew up in Riggins, Idaho, where she excelled in athletics, playing basketball and volleyball while earning her B.S. in Biology at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. As a recipient of the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), she earned her O.D. degree from Pacific University College of Optometry and was commissioned as an Optometrist in the Medical Service Corps of the United States Army in 1998.

Her 20-year career as a U.S. Army optometrist provided diverse optometric experiences, from humanitarian missions in Macedonia, Kosovo, Bulgaria, Cambodia, and Thailand, to hospital based eye care at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Germany. While stationed at LRMC, she worked on a multidisciplinary traumatic brain injury (TBI) team, fostering her deep commitment to treating TBI-related visual dysfunction. While deployed to Afghanistan, became a member of the Medical Service Corps “Grey Team,” collaborating with the Vision Center of Excellence to identify key visual indicators of head trauma.

These visual dysfunction indicators were instrumental in shaping military protocols for the assessment and management of TBI-related visual impairment. Her dedication to this field is reflected in 15 years of service on multidisciplinary TBI teams, providing specialized visual rehabilitation and improving visual function for individuals with acquired brain injuries.

Beyond her military career, Dr. Nelissen has continued to contribute to optometry as a contract optometrist for the Department of Defense and Indian Health Services, and as a neuro-optometrist for the Defense Health Agency in Landstuhl, Germany. The Army Medical Department (AMEDD) has recognized her significant contributions to military optometry with induction into the Order of Military Medical Merit and the “9A” Proficiency Designator.

  • Doctor of Optometry
    • Pacific University College of Optometry Forest Grove, OR
  • Bachelor’s of Science in Biology
    • University of North Carolina Pembroke, NC
  • Optometrist in the Medical Service Corps
    • United States Army
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Matthew S. Orgill, OD, FAAO

Assistant Professor

Dr. Matthew Orgill graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Neuroscience and then went on to receive his Doctor of Optometry Degree from Pacific University College of Optometry. He served in the Navy in North Carolina, Japan, and Illinois, serving in various clinical and leadership capacities that included ensuring the minimum vision standards for all recruits coming into the Navy.

He also helped to manage Public Health requirements for military personnel across all branches, as well as their families, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Okinawa, Japan. A Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Dr. Orgill’s clinical interests include visual perception and binocular vision.

Dr. Orgill’s teaching responsibilities include Lead Instructor for Ocular Diagnostics and Therapeutics and Medical Optics. He is also involved in laboratory and clinical instruction and is a faculty advisor for student research projects.

  • Doctor of Optometry
    • Pacific University College of Optometry Forest Grove, OR
  • Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
    • Brigham Young University Provo, UT
  • United States Navy Officer
    • North Carolina, Japan, and Illinois
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Joshua Pratt, OD, PhD

Assistant Professor

Dr. Pratt enjoys life and the opportunities each day provides to serve and help others. He has nine years of experience providing routine and medical eye care as well as pediatric and low vision services in a private OD/MD clinic in Aberdeen, WA. His clinical training included rotations through the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center VISOR Clinic in Houston, TX, and the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center Optometry Clinic in Albuquerque, NM.

Dr. Pratt graduated with distinction from the University of Houston OD/PhD program, where he pioneered a method of vision rehabilitation that allows patients to perceive their central scotomas. His clinical and research interests include low vision rehabilitation and eccentric viewing training, visual perception of field loss, retinal disease, reading eye movements, pediatric optometry, and diseases of the optic nerve and visual pathway.

His publications can be found in Optometry and Vision Science and Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Science. Outside of clinic, Dr. Pratt enjoys time with family and the great outdoors. He has served in the community as a scoutmaster, a youth mentor, an ecclesiastical leader, a soccer coach, and a foster dad. He is excited to work with students and help them on their path to becoming compassionate, skilled clinicians.

Dr. Pratt’s teaching responsibilities include Lead Instructor for Medical Optics, Visual Perception, and Gerontology and Low Vision. He is also involved in laboratory and clinical instruction as well as serving as faculty advisors for student research projects.

  • Doctor of Optometry
    • University of Houston
      Houston, TX
  • PhD, Physiological Optics and Vision Science
    • University of Houston
      Houston, TX
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology
    • Brigham Young University
      Provo, UT
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Jacob Robison, OD

Assistant Professor

Dr. Jacob Robison is a practicing optometrist with over a decade of experience, specializing in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease. Since earning his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2011 from Indiana University, he has combined clinical practice with a commitment to advancing eye health through education and patient care. Dr Robison is currently an assistant professor and works with students as they rotate through his clinic in Ephraim, UT.

  • Doctor of Optometry
    • Indiana University, IN
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Robert Roden, OD, PhD

Assistant Professor, Director of Research.

Dr. Robert Roden earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Arizona College of Optometry at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ. He then completed advanced training in an optometric residency in ocular disease at the Thomas E. Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Amarillo, TX. Dr. Roden then received a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Brigham Young University for his research in tear film proteomics and clinical diagnostics.

As the Director of Research for the Rocky Mountain University Optometry program, his research focus lies utilizing mass spectrometry-based proteomics for biomarker discovery and medicinal chemistry. He has clinical experience in a variety of settings, including government, corporate, and private optometry/ophthalmology practices. He is fluent in Spanish and enjoys learning, teaching, helping patients, and research in bioanalytical chemistry.

Outside of work, Dr. Roden enjoys spending time with his wife and three sons, writing music, playing ice hockey, and being outdoors.

Dr. Roden’s teaching responsibilities include Lead Instructor for Medical Biochemistry/Genetics and Biostatistics/Medical Research Methodology. He is also involved in laboratory and clinical instruction as well as serving as faculty advisors for student research projects.

  • Doctor of Optometry
    • Arizona College of Optometry at Midwestern University Glendale, AZ
  • Residency In Ocular Disease
    • Thomas E. Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center Amarillo, TX
  • Ph.D. in Biochemistry
    • Brigham Young University Provo, UT

Robin Price, OD, FCOVD

Robin Price, OD, FCOVD graduated summa cum laude from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2004. He completed a private practice residency in vision therapy and rehabilitation in Wichita, Kansas in 2006.
Dr. Price has been in private practice since 2006. He founded of Child & Family EyeCare Center in Pleasant Grove and Achieve Vision Therapy Center in Pleasant Grove and Saratoga Springs. Dr. Price earned his fellowship in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD) in 2007. He has been involved in leadership of both the Utah Optometric Association and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development.
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Nekima Williams, OD

Dr. Nekima Williams is the Director of Externships and Residencies and an Associate Professor for the Rocky Mountain University Optometry Program. Dr. Williams’ teaching responsibilities include instructor for Family Medicine, Advanced Clinical Experience and precepting in Primary Care and Specialty Contact Lens clinics.  She lectures in the first and 3rd year classes and brings a vast array of clinical experience to the university.

 Annually she is actively participating in international mission trips in Mexico, the Philippines and Africa. She is the faculty advisor for the RMU SVOSH chapter. Her Doctor of Optometry degree was earned from the University of Houston College of Optometry in Houston, TX. Upon graduating, she had been in her own private practice in Texas focusing mainly on primary care, anterior segment disorders and specialty contact lens care. She has also worked in academia as a Clinical Dean and Externship Director. She is on the Board of Trustees for the Texas Optometric Association and is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Utah Optometric Association. She spends her spare time watching basketball and doing outdoor activities with her husband, daughter and two dogs.

  • Doctor of Optometry
    • University of Houstin, College of Optometry, Houston, TX

Staff

Eli Linden

ABO Certified Optician

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Shelly Camara

Office Manager

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Brittany Snow

Optometry Patient Specialist
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Karina Peraza

Patient Care Coordinator