Dr Alina Ishtiaq is a board certified Therapeutic Optometrist/ Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. Dr. Ishtiaq is a caring and dedicated optometrist who has always had a passion for helping others through medicine. Growing up, she was inspired by her father’s work as an ER doctor and the strong, trusting relationships he built with his patients. That same compassion and commitment to care is what drives her approach today. Dr. Ishtiaq is passionate about connecting with her patients, understanding their needs, and providing thorough, personalized eye care that helps them see and feel their best.

After completing her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Houston, Dr. Ishtiaq began working at Kingwood Medical Center, where she explored various areas of the medical field. During this time, she had the opportunity to shadow optometrists and quickly discovered her passion for optometry, a profession that allowed her to practice medicine, make a meaningful impact, and find genuine joy in helping others.

Dr. Ishtiaq completed her clinical training with honors at several respected institutions, including Woolfson Eye Institute, The Illinois Eye Institute, and the Tallahassee VA. There, she gained extensive experience diagnosing and managing glaucoma and other retinal conditions, as well as providing pre- and post-operative care for refractive surgery patients.

She also trained at McCormick Vision Source, a private practice in Austin, where she developed expertise in fitting specialty contact lenses and managing anterior segment disease. Her comprehensive clinical background includes primary eye care, ocular disease, contact lenses, dry eye treatment, and pediatric eye care.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Ishtiaq enjoys spending time with her family especially her nieces and nephews as well as exploring new restaurants, discovering new places, and traveling.

Dr. David Dinh was born and raised in Houston, Texas. As a Houston born native, Dr. Dinh believes in impacting lives through providing love, understanding, and community service through eye care. Dr. Dinh is a therapeutic optometrist, glaucoma specialist, and an expert in specialty contact lenses (sclerals, orthokeratology, gas permeable, hybrids). Dr. Dinh is a member of the Texas Optometric Association and American Optometric Association.

Dr. Dinh graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology with a minor in Biology at the University of Houston with honors. Dr. Dinh obtained his Doctorate at the University of Houston.

Dr. Dinh completed his externship training at Memorial Eye Center, where he fitted a variety of sclerals contact lenses. Dr. Dinh also had an extensive ocular disease training at the heights eye clinic, managing glaucoma and diabetes. At this clinic, Dr. Dinh worked with a variety of Spanish speaking patients, completing eye exams in Spanish. Dr. Dinh also volunteered with See to Succeed, providing free eye exam for school-age children in underserved Houston school districts.

After his doctorate training, Dr. Dinh completed a residency specializing in Cornea and Contact Lenses at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Dinh managed a variety of corneal conditions such as keratoconus, ectasias, neutrophic keratitis, and corneal grafts. Dr. Dinh also manage LASIK and cataract post-operations. Dr. Dinh fits a variety of scleral lenses for different corneal conditions as well as prosthetics for disfigured eyes. Dr. Dinh also fits specialty contacts such as:

• Orthokeratology
• Hybrids lens
• Multifocals (soft lenses, gas permeable, sclerals)
• gas permeable lens
• painted sclerals lens

He also specializes in myopia control and dry eye management.

Dr. Dinh believes in educating doctors and patients on specialty fits and corneal conditions. Dr. Dinh has presented in specialty contact conferences such as Global Specialty Lens Symposium, American Academy of Optometry, and International Conference of Scleral Lenses.

Dr. Dinh speaks English and Vietnamese fluently. He can also conduct eye exams in Spanish. In his spare time, Dr. Dinh loves to workout, travel to Asia, meet new people, and spending time with family and friends. He has a pet cat name Oreo.

Dr. Mavis Dao O.D. was born in Houston, Texas and is a graduate of the University of Houston. She obtained her Degree of Optometry at the University of Houston College of Optometry. She completed her residency in Primary Care and Ocular Disease at the Eye Care Center of New Jersey.

Dr. Dao loves to challenge herself with management of multiple different ocular conditions, including myopia, dry eye syndrome, keratoconus, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, conjunctivitis and many more. She enjoys working with patients of all ages. She is also fluent in Spanish and Chinese Cantonese and wants to continue to master those languages.

In Dr. Dao’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, trying different cuisines with friends and family, weightlifting and practicing martial arts. She has volunteered to provide eye care to the underserved communities in a Fijian mission trip and hopes to continue to participate in more mission trips in the future.

Dr. Rachel J. Rippey grew up in Anthony, Texas, famously known as the “Leap Year Capital of the World.” She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, and earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry.

With over 28 years of experience, Dr. Rippey is dedicated to providing the highest quality of eyecare services. She specializes in treating eye diseases, injuries, and infections, as well as offering cataract and LASIK consultations. Using state-of-the-art computerized exams, she ensures precise prescriptions for both contact lenses and glasses, delivering exceptional vision care tailored to her patients’ needs.

Outside of her practice, Dr. Rippey enjoys playing golf and tennis, exploring interior design, and antique shopping. Her diverse interests reflect her vibrant personality and commitment to a well-rounded life.

Dr. Wen is a native of Houston, TX. He attended Baylor University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He earned his Doctorate of Optometry degree from Inter American University of PR. He also received additional training in glaucoma and cataract diagnosis/treatment at Kendall Eye Institute in Miami Florida.

Dr. Wen was a member of the American Optometric Association and the Texas Optometric Association. As a licensed therapeutic optometrist and an optometric glaucoma specialist, he is highly skilled in diagnosing and treating patients with glaucoma, eye infections, and ocular surface diseases. Dr. Wen has many years of experience in all aspects of primary eye care and fitting the latest contact lenses. He is fluent in Mandarin and Spanish.

He enjoys getting to know his patients and their family. In his spare time, he enjoys weight training, discovering new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with family and friends and his 2 Siberian Huskies Grant and Kaia. He is a huge Astros, Rockets and Texans fan.

Dr. Supriya Krishnan, is a therapeutic & developmental optometrist and Texas optometric board certified Glaucoma specialist. She employs a family-oriented approach to build long-lasting relationships with her patients. She is passionate about providing superior eyecare while focusing on overall health of kids and adults.

Dr. Krishnan, raised in India, graduated with honors from one of India’s top universities with a degree in Computer Science Engineering. After completing her undergraduate degree, she moved to the United States to earn an MBA, with a concentration in Finance from the University of Tampa. She graduated with honors as well.

Throughout her schooling, Dr. Krishnan received several awards, scholarships and recognition. Working for a few years at a large hospital in Tampa and for Wellcare, a well known health insurance company, helped Dr. Krishnan learn a lot about the healthcare system in the United States. She then went on to earn a Doctorate of Optometry from the University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas.

While in Optometry School, Dr. Krishnan was an active member of several optometric associations.

She was the student liaison for NORA (Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association) for her school.

She was also a member of Sigma Alpha Pi, the National Society for Leadership and Success Honor Society.

Dr. Krishnan has participated in several volunteering opportunities such as school screenings, special Olympics, etc.

Dr. Krishnan completed a clinical externship at Manrique Custom Vision, San Antonio, TX where she managed several pre-operative and post-operative patients for LASIK, and several dry eye patients. She then went on to complete a clinical externship at Drs. Kozlowsky, Delay and Winters, San Antonio, TX.

Here she gained experience in management of ocular disease and contact lenses, including specialty fits and amblyopia. She saw a vast array of conditions in pediatric and geriatric population. She also managed several pre-operative and post-operative patients for cataract surgeries. She then completed another clinical externship at Sharp Eye Consultants, San Antonio, TX where she trained in management of ocular disease, with emphasis on glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. She also gained experience in management of pre-operative and post-operative patients for cataract surgeries. This rotation enabled her to gain extensive interaction with vast array of conditions in the geriatric population.

After graduation from optometry school, Dr. Krishnan volunteered at a practice in Bangalore, India and co-managed several ocular conditions such as uveitis, ocular injuries, corneal conditions, etc.

Dr. Krishnan is a member of the American Optometric Association and Texas Optometric Association. Dr. Krishnan currently lives in Memorial with her husband, Lokesh and her two sons, Trivik and Vishnav and daughter, Shloka. In her free time, Dr. Krishnan enjoys cooking different cuisines, traveling and learning about different cultures and traditions, listening to music, swimming and tennis.