by Vermont Optometric Association | Mar 14, 2025 | Blog, Meet the Doctors
I am an optometrist originally from Northampton, MA who fell in love with Vermont as a child. I went to UMass-Amherst for my undergraduate degree and UC Berkeley for my doctorate in optometry, where I graduated in 2020. I went to work in Colorado after graduation and...
by Vermont Optometric Association | Jan 28, 2025 | Blog, Meet the Doctors
Patients trust in our skills — now is the time for lawmakers to join them. Meet Justice Sutherland – Finding Purpose in Optometry Unexpected opportunities and moments of serendipity can lead us to our true calling. This was the case for me and optometry. Since...
by Vermont Optometric Association | Nov 11, 2024 | Blog, Meet the Doctors
1. Tell us a little about yourself and your history. Originally from Arkansas, I moved here two years ago with my partner, Matthew. While not a born and raised Vermonter, I feel at home being an eye care provider here. I provide primary eye care with an emphasis on...
by Vermont Optometric Association | Nov 11, 2024 | Blog, Meet the Doctors
I grew up on a small hobby farm in upstate New York, near the Adirondacks. I completed my undergraduate studies at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS). During my time at ACPHS, my coursework focused on basic sciences along with an emphasis on...
by Vermont Optometric Association | Aug 20, 2024 | Blog, Meet the Doctors
Tell us a little about yourself and your history. My name is Dr. Rebecca Barcelow, and I am an optometrist practicing in Windsor County. I am a third-generation optometrist. My grandfather, Dr. Albert Barcelow, bought a practice in South Royalton, back in the 1960s....