Meet the Team
The people behind Optical Near Me — on a mission to connect patients with independent eye care providers across America.
Ryan Markey
Co-Founder & CEO
Third-generation optical professional leading Optical Near Me — a platform connecting consumers with independent opticians and optometrists, backed by virtual try-on, a Vision Rx assistant, and business consulting for optical professionals.
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Charlene Nichols
Co-Founder
26 years of optical industry innovation — founder of Optical Near Me, The Vision Show, and Omniverse City, with expertise spanning AR/XR design, immersive technology, and the digital transformation of independent eye care.
Read full bio →Samantha Collins
Technology & Development
Building the platform and technology behind Optical Near Me — from AI visibility tools to the directory infrastructure that connects patients with independent eye care.
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Anna Ibay
Sales Director
With over 26 years in optical retail, luxury eyewear, and marketing, Anna Ibay brings strategic expertise to independent eye care professionals across the complete eye care ecosystem.
Read full bio →Peter Precht
Business Development
Expanding partnerships and driving growth across the optical industry, connecting ONM with practices, brands, and organizations nationwide.
Read full bio →Our Mission
We believe every patient deserves access to quality, independent eye care — and every independent practice deserves to be found. Optical Near Me is building the bridge between the two, giving patients a better way to find care and giving practices the tools to reach the people who need them.