Our Doctor
Meet Our Doctor
Shefali Ahmadi, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Shefali Ahmadi is a compassionate Optometrist with an eagerness to provide exceptional eye care, while embodying her core values of trust, communication, and passion. She received a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Connecticut in 2013 and continued her graduate level studies at the New England College of Optometry, earning a Doctorate of Optometry in 2017.
During her training, Dr. Ahmadi gained valuable experience at various healthcare institutions with diverse patient populations, including community health centers and the Veterans Hospital in both Worcester, MA and West Haven, CT. Her expertise spans across primary care optometry, co-managing and treating ocular conditions such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and anterior segment disease. She also has in depth experience in fitting multi-focal, single vision, and specialty contact lenses. Dr. Ahmadi also completed an online training course to prescribe CooperVision’s Brilliant Futures Myopia Management Program featuring MiSight® 1 day contact lenses. She is skilled in handling ocular emergencies, such as foreign body removals, ensuring prompt and effective care.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Shefali embraces the joys of motherhood, having recently welcomed a beautiful baby girl. She met her loving husband during her college years, and they continue to cherish their time together as a family. In her free time, Shefali finds joy in staying active by running, a hobby that keeps her energized and focused.
With her extensive knowledge, commitment to patient well-being, and passionate approach, Dr. Ahmadi continues to make a positive impact on the lives of those she serves in the field of optometry.
Jaime Schwarz
Optometrist
Dr. Jaime Schwarz is a board-certified optometrist with a passion for delivering high quality and comprehensive eye care. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.
Dr. Schwarz has gained experience training in a wide range of settings, including the James H. Quillen Veterans Hospital in Tennessee, an Optometry/Ophthalmology clinic in West Palm Beach, Florida, and a private practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She has most recently worked at a corporate clinic in Saratoga Springs, New York. These experiences have equipped her to handle a wide range of patient needs and clinical situations with confidence and care.
She is skilled in fitting contact lenses, diagnosing and managing ocular diseases, and responding to eye care emergencies. Dr. Schwarz is especially passionate about patient education and strives to ensure each person leaves their exam feeling informed, comfortable, and confident in their care. Her goal is to provide thorough and personalized comprehensive eye exams to every patient she meets.
Dr. Schwarz met her husband during the first week of optometry school, and they recently celebrated their wedding. They relocated to Connecticut with their teacup poodle Pepper and are enjoying exploring their new community together. In her free time, Dr. Schwarz loves to dance, practice Pilates, and spend time with family and friends.
She is excited to join Dr. Ahmadi and the team at Darien Eye Care, where she looks forward to continuing her goal of positively impacting her patients by providing compassionate eye care to the community.
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