Darrien Ross

I am a student entering the Doctor of Optometry program at Pennsylvania College of Optometry, set to graduate in 2030. I have spent years establishing myself in Baltimore City's eye care community, being able to assist in the care of thousands of patients as a practice manager, optometric technician, optician, and glasses manufacturer. I am ready to use my skill, talent, and caring nature to provide care to the most vulnerable community members in Baltimore. After graduation and getting a few years of practicing under my belt, I intend to establish a mobile vision clinic and hit the streets of Baltimore to provide exam and on-site glasses services that operates on a "pay what you can, if you can" system; blending my skills as a provider, optician, and manufacturer. Providing essential services such as this will boost the quality of life for those who need it the most. For me, optometry was not chosen in the pursuit of monetary gain, but out of passion and a desire to help the city I love and am blessed to be able to call home.