About the Author

Dr. Patel created Eyecare Studio with the vision of providing personalized eye care and handcrafted eyewear with a tech-forward philosophy. She believes that everyone deserves to see well and look good, and she can’t wait to see you for your next eye exam!

Dr. Patel received her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and her Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN, where she received honors in her cornea and contact lens, ocular disease, and private practice clinical rotations. She completed her residency in ocular disease at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where she received specialized training working alongside cornea, retina and glaucoma specialists at the Wilmer Eye Institute at John Hopkins. She is certified by the National Board of Examiners of Optometry and Texas Optometry Board and is an active member of the Texas Optometric Association.

Dr. Patel is passionate about travel and has been on several mission trips to Central America and India to provide eye care in underserved communities. She is proud to call Dripping Springs her home and serve this wonderful community. During her free time, she enjoys staying active with her husband, daughter and dog, watching college football and spending time with her friends and family.