Emeka V. Nwokedi, O.D.
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Dr. Emeka Nwokedi is a graduate of Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University Philadelphia where he received his Doctor of Optometry degree,(O.D.) in 2003. While in training at Pennsylvania he engaged in clinical internship program on the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases at West Chester Eye Associates in Pennsylvania, one of the most popular eye centers approved by the National Eye Institute, part of the National Institute of Health for national eye disease studies. Dr. Nwokedi, being a Texan left Philadelphia in the winter of 2002 to Brooks Army Medical Center in San Antonio to complete his hospital based internship.
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Dr. Nwokedi clinical experience interacting with U.S. soldiers especially in treating eye diseases and prescribing special eyeglasses for them in preparation for their deployment to Iraq was second to none.
Dr. Nwokedi also attended the University of Houston college of Optometry Optometric Glaucoma Specialist training.The Texas Optometry Board on dec 07 2007 certified Dr. Nwokedi as an Optometric Glaucoma specialist. He employs the new state of the arts computerized equipments such as the new Humphrey visual field analyzer 11-i series by Zeiss, Zeiss GDX-VCC, the Canon CR-DGi Non-Mydriatric Retinal camera(9th generation 100% digital camera and 10.1 megapixel)in the clinical evaluation of glaucoma patients.
The Texas Optometry Board therapeutically certified Dr. Nwokedi to treat eye diseases in Texas. He enjoys treating patients with red eyes. He is also specially skilled in the examination of children, infants and patients who see double or blurry vision. Dr. Nwokedi in his practice sees lots of contact lens patients and patients that need eye exam due to diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr. Nwokedi is a member of the following professional association: American Optometric Association,Cornea and Contact lens Section,Texas Optometric Association, Dallas County Optometric Society
Besides professional life, Dr. Nwokedi spends most of his time with his beautiful wife Sylvia, their sons Emeka T.J. Jr.and Chetachi Vince and their daughter Adachiso Cherish. He enjoys taking vacations and watching basketball especially Mavericks and Sixers.
Dr. Nwokedi also attended the University of Houston college of Optometry Optometric Glaucoma Specialist training.The Texas Optometry Board on dec 07 2007 certified Dr. Nwokedi as an Optometric Glaucoma specialist. He employs the new state of the arts computerized equipments such as the new Humphrey visual field analyzer 11-i series by Zeiss, Zeiss GDX-VCC, the Canon CR-DGi Non-Mydriatric Retinal camera(9th generation 100% digital camera and 10.1 megapixel)in the clinical evaluation of glaucoma patients.
The Texas Optometry Board therapeutically certified Dr. Nwokedi to treat eye diseases in Texas. He enjoys treating patients with red eyes. He is also specially skilled in the examination of children, infants and patients who see double or blurry vision. Dr. Nwokedi in his practice sees lots of contact lens patients and patients that need eye exam due to diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr. Nwokedi is a member of the following professional association: American Optometric Association,Cornea and Contact lens Section,Texas Optometric Association, Dallas County Optometric Society
Besides professional life, Dr. Nwokedi spends most of his time with his beautiful wife Sylvia, their sons Emeka T.J. Jr.and Chetachi Vince and their daughter Adachiso Cherish. He enjoys taking vacations and watching basketball especially Mavericks and Sixers.
Ana Loyola
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Ana is our office manager. She makes sure that the practice runs efficiently and effectively. Ana is great at performing most of the clinical tests such as visual acuity, autorefractor, non-contact tonometer, Humphrey visual field analyzer, GDX, fundus photpgraphy, external photography, and specular microscopy. She takes brief history of the patient and gets the patient ready to be seen by the doctor. She is great at insurance verification and scheduling of patients.
She is also the optical lab manager and can make glasses in less than an hour for our patients. |
Miriam Gomez
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Miriam is a great patient care associate. She is bilingual in spanish and helps in working patients up before they are seen by the doctor. She specializes in verifying patients' insurance, making sure that patients enjoy their insurance benefits to the maximum. Miriam also helps the doctor in performing special tests such as Humphrey visual field analyzer, fundus photography, GDX and specular microscopy.
She also participates in scheduling and sales of eyewear. |
Joryin Reagor
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Joryin is a wonderful patient care representative. She is great at welcoming and checking patients in. She participates in scheduling patients and taking care of most patients' needs over the phone and in the office. She also performs pretests such as autorefractor and NCT before patients are seen by the doctor. Joryin possesses outstanding skills in frame styling, sales and dispensing of glasses and contact lenses.
She is also in charge of ordering and verification of most patients' contact lenses. |
The Team
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We are the best team that would take good care of your eyes and vision needs. We work together to make sure that all our patients have wonderful and seamless experience. You will not regret making a decision to see us. We believe in our motto, "Our patients come first".
Click on the appointment scheduling icon above and we would take good care of you when you arrive here. Our recent reviews: Dr. Emeka Nwokedi, OD Optometrist Read patient reviews Practice Mekas Family EyecareBook an Appointment Zocdoc AwardsVerified Patient ReviewsLess than 3 months ago by Ivy A L. (Verified Patient) Overall Rating Bedside Manner Wait TimeHe is a very professional and caring doctor. August 15, 2016 by Khalil B. (Verified Patient) Overall Rating Bedside Manner Wait TimeAwesome! August 9, 2016 by Aliyah W. (Verified Patient) Overall Rating Bedside Manner Wait TimeThe best I ever been to. He was funny and professional. He was thurough and and very explainable. His assistant was on point. She was awesome and even was considerate of my budget. She didn't make me feel less of a person. I felt like a queen when I left August 8, 2016 by Jilleena R. (Verified Patient) Overall Rating Bedside Manner Wait TimeHe was a great Dr. My daughter who is 8 had never been to an eye exam before. It was very kid friendly. I will also be scheduling a visit for myself! July 28, 2016 by Sebastian T. (Verified Patient) Overall Rating Bedside Manner Wait TimeThey are always really nice May 2, 2016 by Ashley P. (Verified Patient) Overall Rating Bedside Manner Wait Timehe was very artistic an nice an helpful I will keep him as my kids eye Doctor. January 16, 2016 by Ivy A L. (Verified Patient) Overall Rating Bedside Manner Wait TimeVery professional and friendly environment. Less than a year ago by Nicole W. (Verified Patient) Overall Rating Dr. Emeka is a wonderful, thorough, and pleasant optometrist. I would not hesitate to refer patients to his practice. I have been coming to Dr. Emeka for over 10 years. I refer people all the time and they just adore his professionalism and expertise. August 10, 2015 by Jayden C. (Verified Patient) Overall Rating Overall the service's that we received at this office was great August 6, 2015 by Wendy O. (Verified Patient) Overall Rating I really recommend this location... July 30, 2015 by Michael M. (Verified Patient) Overall Rating Glasses were pricey but the service and friendly staff were appreciated. June 26, 2015 by Maryellen B. (Verified Patient) Overall Rating Felt relaxed and in good hands! June 6, 2015 by Ghazwan A. (Verified Patient) Overall Rating Dr. Emeka is a great doctor, and I would highly recommend him. His staff is very nice!!. April 6, 2015 by Donnie A. (Verified Patient) Overall Rating Really loved his staff they were so kind March 20, 2015 by Charles S. (Verified Patient) Overall Rating Everything went quite well, his staff was friendly and professional. February 6, 2015 by a Verified Patient Overall Rating So humanly and detailed information about your visit. Gives you post preventive info and what you don't have to be worried about. OD a nice man with good staffing . I will always recommend him |