12/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/15/2025 22:18
December 15, 2025 in Perspectives Clinical Culture Hear from Our Doctors
From the time she filled out an "About Me" worksheet in third grade, Dr. Stephanie Thai-Fernandez knew she wanted to become an eye doctor. That early confidence guided her through healthcare-focused programs in high school and college, ultimately leading her to Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry, where she graduated in 2021.
While in optometry school, Dr. Thai-Fernandez recognized that commercial practice suited her growing professional goals. After graduating, she joined an America's Best clinic in Hatfield, Pennsylvania where she now serves as the primary doctor with a supportive team by her side.
Beyond her work in the exam room, Dr. Thai-Fernandez also serves as a National Vision ambassador, creating content for both current and aspiring optometrists, including a "Day in the Life of an OD" video and various blog posts. This role allows her to promote National Vision's practice model while sharing practical advice as a passionate OD about career choices, work-life balance and patient care.
Visit Women in Optometry to read the entire article: https://www.womeninoptometry.com/national-vision-corporate-od-careers/article/finding-family-flexibility-and-focus-through-national-vision-network/