Dr. Patel's mission is to raise awareness on the importance of eye care in order to be proactive and preventative. She is dedicated to protecting and preserving vision. Dr. Patel's higher education began at Rutgers University where she received a bachelor of arts in Biology and Psychology. After developing a passion for optometry during her undergraduate studies, she went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree at the esteemed New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts and has been working as an optometrist ever since. In addition, Dr. Patel has completed clinical training and internships that focused on ocular disease management, contact lenses, vision therapy and low vision.