Dr. Eric White has been in private practice since 1985. He and his wife, Lorie, are high school sweethearts, having celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary this past June. He has 3 boys; Tyler 28, Cameron 25 and Sam at 19. They also have two miniature Dachshunds to keep them busy. He is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego and Southern California College of Optometry. Dr. White is a consultant to many advisory boards and numerous professional optometric organizations. He is a clinical investigator for several contact lens companies and has participated in over 375 clinical studies. He was named the AOAs first National Young O.D. of the Year in 1995. He has published several articles on contact lenses and has lectured extensively in the U.S. Dr. White was one of the lead optometrists in the relief effort during and after the 2007 fires in the San Diego area and was recognized in numerous publications for his generous humanitarianism. Dr. White recently was awarded the Transitions National Eyecare Practice of the Year. This year Dr. White was awarded the 2014 Vision Monday National Innovator of the Year for his communication skills with patients.