Optique

read moreFinding a great optometrist can be frustrating. We have worked with countless patients who came to us after dealing with poor customer service, rushed appointments, and less skilled staff. If you're tired of the corporate eye doctor model, Optique is here for you. Keratoconus and Dry Eye Disease are uncomfortable conditions that require expert care. The eye doctors at Optique are here to help you overcome your condition with the proper diagnosis and treatment. Our dedication to eye health has led us to be recognized by our peers as top professionals in the nation in optometry and opticianry.

read moreFor years, Dr. Michele Sonsino split her practice in two locations: a trendy downtown Chicago optical, learning the art of boutique-style eyecare, and in the south side of Chicago, working with disadvantaged patients in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases. Dr. Sonsino brought these varied experiences to Nashville and introduces a new concept in eyecare: Optique. At Optique we pride ourselves on thorough patient care. We take the time to help our patients understand the details of their condition, allowing them to see their best!

read moreIn 2017 dry eye was redefined as "a multifactorial disease of the ocular surface." Dry eye is a disease that afflicts over 30 million people in the United States alone. We know that dry eye is more than just an inconvenience; it's burning eyes, redness, watering, pain, blurry vision, contact lens intolerance, a disease that can affect your quality of life. We saw these symptoms in many of our patients, but unfortunately it's nearly impossible to address the complexity that is dry eye during a routine examination.

read moreDr. Selinda Van Dell directs the Dry Eye Center at Optique, in addition to providing comprehensive eye care. A deep interest in dry eyes, led her to seek training with two of the top dry eye specialists in the world, Dr. Amy Nau and Dr. Donald Korb (the researcher and clinical who published the first paper on the reason why dry eyes develop). Dr. Van Dell brought the ideas, techniques, and treatments of the top researchers in the filed to Nashville. She studied Pharmaceutical Product Development at West Chester University in Pennsylvania.