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Getting to Know Dr. Colmenares
Dr. Colmenares completed her optometric residency at Virginia Eye Consultants, and then joined the staff full time in 2020. She attended Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!) where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology before moving to Arizona where she graduated from Midwestern University with her degree in optometry. During her final year of optometry school, she rotated through the Memphis VA Medical Center as well as ophthalmology practices in Nashville, Tennessee and Jacksonville, Florida to complete her externship.
Dr. Colmenares is a member of the Virginia Optometric Association and American Academy of Optometry. She enjoys spending her free time exploring the outdoors with her friends and family and is excited to be back in Virginia.
Areas of Emphasis
- Dry eye disease
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic eye care
- Pre-/post-operative care
- Emergency eye care
Education & Training
- Doctor of Optometry
Midwestern University College of Optometry - Residency in Ocular Disease/Refractive Surgery
Virginia Eye Consultants - Bachelor of Biological Sciences
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Academy of Optometry
Member - American Optometric Association
Member - Virginia Optometric Association
Member - Tidewater Optometric Society
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