Optometrist in Norfolk, Virginia

Getting to Know Dr. Black

Dr. Joshua Black is a licensed optometrist committed to providing thorough eye-care services including the management of glaucoma and ocular emergencies.

After graduating from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry with numerous academic honors and achievements, Dr. Black pursued a residency program in Miami, Florida, at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. There he received intensive training in glaucoma, retina, cornea, peri-operative care, ocular emergencies, and neurological eye disease. He then joined Virginia Eye Consultants and is now focused on providing a positive patient experience and establishing long lasting doctor-patient relationships.

Dr. Joshua Black is a native Virginian from the Tidewater area and enjoys exploring the local outdoors in his spare time. If you can’t find him somewhere near the water, it’s probably college football season.

Last Updated: August 28, 2023

Education & Training
Memberships & Affiliations
Honors & Awards

Last Updated: August 28, 2023

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science in Biology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Science in Vision Science
Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
Davie, FL
Doctor of Optometry
Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
Davie, FL
Internship
Dorn VA Medical Center
Columbia, SC
Internship
Aker Kasten Eye Center
Boca Raton, FL
Residency, Ocular Disease
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Miami, FL

Memberships & Affiliations

American Optometric Association
Member
Virginia Optometric Association
Member
Tidewater Optometric Society
Member

Honors & Awards

Valedictorian in optometry school
Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society
Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

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