Meet the Team
The people behind Optical Near Me — on a mission to connect patients with independent eye care providers across America.
Charlene Nichols
Founder
26 years of optical industry innovation — founder of Optical Near Me, The Vision Show, and Omniverse City, with expertise spanning AR/XR design, immersive technology, and the digital transformation of independent eye care.
Read full bio →Our Mission
We believe every patient deserves access to quality, independent eye care — and every independent practice deserves to be found. Optical Near Me is building the bridge between the two, giving patients a better way to find care and giving practices the tools to reach the people who need them.