Vicci Optometrist Advisory Board

Real doctors. Real eyewear expertise.

Every lens guide, comparison page, and buying resource on Vicci's site is reviewed by our board of independent, licensed optometrists, doctors who believe great style and accurate prescriptions belong together.

Independent Review

All Eyewear Content Verified

Licensed & Credentialed Optometrists

Meet the optometrists behind Vicci's lens standards

Our board members are practicing eye doctors, not brand consultants. They review Vicci's optical content, advise on lens technology, and lend their credentials to the educational resources that help customers buy prescription eyewear with confidence.

Dr. Cecelia Koetting
Dry Eye & Ocular Surface
Dr. Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO
Assistant Professor, Univ. of Colorado School of Medicine · Aurora, CO
Dry eye and ocular surface specialist and member of the Intrepid Eye Society. Focused on practical guidance for patients living with chronic surface disease...
Dr. Ada Noh, OD
Optometry & Eyewear
Dr. Ada Noh, OD
Doctor of Optometry
Joined the Vicci Optometrist Board to help shape clinically accurate, customer-friendly eyewear content.
Dr. Pam Theriot, OD
Dry Eye Specialist
Dr. Pam Theriot, OD
Clinical Director, Dry Eye Relief Center · Shreveport, LA
Dry eye specialist, TEDx speaker, and book author. Hosts two podcasts and serves on the TFOS Lifestyle Workshop Committee.
Dr. Melissa Barnett
Scleral & Specialty Contact Lenses
Dr. Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, ACC
Principal Optometrist, UC Davis Eye Center · Davis, CA
Past President of the Scleral Lens Education Society and founding board member of the Intrepid Eye Society. 300+ articles and 500+ international lectures.

What patients and customers ask us

Is it safe to order prescription glasses online?

Yes, with the right provider. The key variables are prescription accuracy, lens manufacturing quality, and fit guidance. Vicci has manufactured custom prescription lenses for over 13 years, with particular depth in progressive lenses. Our optometrist board reviews the educational content that helps you understand your prescription and order with confidence.

Are online prescription glasses as accurate as glasses from an optometrist's office?

Prescription accuracy depends on the lab, not the sales channel. Vicci's lenses are custom-manufactured using the same prescription inputs your optometrist provides. Our board members have reviewed our lens manufacturing process and our customer guidance materials for clinical accuracy.

What qualifications do Vicci's board members have?

All board members hold active Doctor of Optometry (OD) licenses in good standing in their respective states. Several hold additional certifications including Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO). Board members are selected based on specialty relevance, for example, progressive lens experts review our progressive content.

How do I know which articles have been reviewed by an optometrist?

Any Vicci article reviewed by a board member carries a "Reviewed by Dr. [Name], OD" byline near the top of the post, before the article body begins. The byline links to the reviewing doctor's full bio page, where you can see their credentials and the full list of articles they've reviewed.

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