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What Are You
These Orlando locals have an attitude of gratitude for all things in life — big and small. For?
“I’m grateful for my parents and family.” Christian, 2nd Grade, The First Academy
“I’m thankful for my friends and family and first responders who have taken care of everyone during Covid.” Kenlee, 1st Grade, Lake Nona
“I am thankful for all of the doctors working to try to make Covid-19 go away. They help us in many ways, always. The doctors brighten my day like the sun rising from the mountains.” Layla, 4th Grade, Windermere Preparatory School
“I am thankful for puppy kisses.” Celia, Pre-K 4, Windermere Preparatory School
Maddie, 1st Grade, Maitland
Quinn, Pre-K 4, Windermere Preparatory School
“I am thankful for my family and friends.” Reagan, 1st Grade, The First Academy
“I’m grateful for my new puppy.” Elle, Kindergarten, The First Academy
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Looking Beyond 2020
Dr. Thuy Quach and her team at The Eye Place are committed to providing quality care as they adapt to the changing needs of the community they serve.
Eye exams used to be as simple as of myopia, on her three daughters. for their continued support,” says Dr. visiting an eye doctor, getting a As she transitions to her new role, Quach. “Our goal at The Eye Place is to pair of glasses and going on the The Eye Place has expanded its team of continue the same exceptional care and rest of your day. doctors to continue the practice’s com- service we have become known for.”
Unfortunately, blurry vision isn’t al- mitment to personalized eye care. ways that straightforward. Most times, Dr. Nicholas Le joined The Eye Place we can attribute the issue to being near- in 2019 to launch the new location in sighted or farsighted. However, there can Hamlin. He previously practiced in the be underlying health issues like diabetes, Millenia area for five years. hypertension or macular degeneration. Dr. Jennifer Owen joined in 2018 Also, as we work and play more from home, too much computer or device usage can lead to dry eyes and fatigue. after serving as an officer and optometrist in the U.S. Air Force. The newest addition is Dr. Rachel de la Riva Marcy. 7828 Winter Garden Vineland Rd. Suite 128 Windermere, FL 34786 407.876.1200
To adapt to these changing needs, Dr. She has spent the last few years helping Thuy Quach started The Eye Place in patients in the Dr. Phillips area keep their 15996 New Independence Pkwy. 2012. The practice includes a boutique optical and advanced technology to division clear and their eyes healthy. “As we continue learning to deal Suite 100 Winter Garden, FL 34787 407.877.0078 agnose and treat the eye. Her vision was with new challenges during this stressful to create a fashion-forward practice that time, we are grateful to the community www.The-Eye-Place.com puts patients first. In the last eight years, she has worked to deliver quality eye care while building a support team to provide the best service from start to finish.
She and her team strive to stay involved in the community through partnerships with local schools, providing education about eye health and support for vision screenings.
Over the past few years, Dr. Quach has shifted her focus toward dry eye therapies, orthokeratology and myopia control. Being nearsighted herself, Dr. Quach has become particularly interested in myopia control, and she has used orthokeratology, or the use of special contact lenses to control the progression
