Our Speakers

Lauren Davis, OD

Dr. Davis grew up in Austin, Texas, where her family has resided for over 20 years. She attended The Ohio State University for undergraduate studies where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology while also competing as a four year student athlete on the women’s swim team. She completed her doctorate degree at the University of Houston College of Optometry. After graduation, she returned to Ohio and completed her 1 year residency at Columbus Ophthalmology Associates. She is entering her third year practicing at Eye Surgeons of Indiana in Indianapolis, and specializes in anterior segment, retina, glaucoma and pre/post op surgical management.

Richard Orlando, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Orlando founded Columbus Ophthalmology Associates in 1983 after completing his residency at The Havener Eye Institute where he trained under Dr Havener in anterior segment and cataract surgery.  His career spanned over four decades and  included numerous clinical studies  including  a landmark trial on the first acrylic IOL used in the United States.  A frequent lecturer and instructor, Dr Orlando helped establish East West Destinations along with optometrists Dr Jason Miller and Dr Dawn Hartman with the intent of helping to bridge the gap between the two professions.  After retiring from surgical practice, Dr. Orlando has served on the Board of Trustees at his alma mater, Gannon University, as well as working with the Alzheimer’s Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, The Evans Scholarship Program and New Horizons Foundation of SW Florida.

Phillip Yuhas, OD, PhD, FAAO

Phillip Yuhas, OD, PhD, FAAO is an assistant professor at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. He staffs the advanced ocular clinic and teaches a course on ocular physiology in the first year of the optometry curriculum. His research interests include traumatic brain injury, aqueous humor dynamics, and ocular biomechanics in glaucoma and keratoconus. He also manages patients at Northwest EyeCare Professionals, a private optometric practice in nearby Upper Arlington.

Dawn Hartman, O.D.

Dawn Hartman, O.D., has been providing medically based optometric eye care for over 20 years. She completed her undergraduate studies at Eastern Michigan University where she was recipient of the Regents Scholarship Award. She completed her doctorate in optometry at The Ohio State University College of Optometry. During that time, she was also a member of The Ohio State Master Singers.

Dr. Hartman serves as Director of Optometry and Optical services at Columbus Ophthalmology Associates and Director of Optical Strategy and Optometric Innovation for Cincinnati Eye Institute Vision Partners. She is also Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice at The Ohio State University College of Optometry and is the Chief Preceptor for Optometry Externs at COA. She enjoys the role of Residency Coordinator for the Columbus Ophthalmology Associates Residency in Ocular Disease. She lectures at optometric meetings on a variety of ocular disease topics.

Her practice includes the treatment and management of eye disease such as cataract, dry eyes, diabetes and emergency care conditions. She has specialized in specialty contact lenses, including scleral contact lenses.

Dr. Hartman lives in Lewis Center with her husband, Jason, three children and mini-Bernadoodle. She enjoys music, travel and spending time with her family.

Jason Miller, OD, MBA

Dr. Miller is a partner in a 4-Doctor private practice in Powell, Ohio and he is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice for The Ohio State University College of Optometry.

Dr. Miller has consulted, lectured and performed research on a wide variety of eye care areas; including contact lenses, myopia control, dry eyes, allergic conjunctivitis, practice management, electronic health records and billing & coding issues.

Dr. Miller has been published in many of eye care national publications; including a regular monthly column on contact lens care in Contact Lens Spectrum and Optometric Management.

Within his community, Dr. Miller is active in the Olentangy Rotary Club and has participated in multiple international eye care mission trips to El Salvador.

Dr. Robert Derick

A native of Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Robert Derick has conducted glaucoma research and clinical services at The Ohio State University for ten years prior to joining Columbus Ophthalmology Associates in 2000. He lectures and presents glaucoma patient case studies throughout the Midwest to other ophthalmologists and optometrists, and has conducted many research projects for major ophthalmic pharmaceutical companies.

A caring philanthropist at heart, Dr. Derick has taken his medical expertise across borders to help restore vision on medical mission trips to Nicaragua, Jamaica, and India. Married to his medical school sweetheart, Dr. Derick is the proud father of two girls, loves to hike with his family, and has run over 10 marathons and competed in four Ironman races.

Arthur Daigh, MD

Arthur Daigh was born and raised in Austin, Texas.  He attended and swam for Trinity University in San Antonio, before attending medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.  He then completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.  In July of 2023, he completed his tow year fellowship in Medical Toxicology at the IU School of Medicine in Indianapolis.  He is now a full time clinical pressor and emergency room physician at Eskenazi Hospital in downtown Indianapolis.

Marcia E. Hoepf, OD

A native of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Dr. Marcia Hoepf joined Columbus Ophthalmology Associates in 2014. She completed her undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University before moving to Boston to attend the New England College of Optometry. During that time, she performed various volunteer services throughout Boston and participated in laboratory research. She went on to complete an ocular disease residency at the Boston VA. Dr. Hoepf worked in a diverse community health center in Boston, treating and managing a variety of ocular conditions prior to moving back to Ohio to be near her family.

Dr. Hoepf is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice for The Ohio State University where she supervises optometry externs in the clinical setting. She has special training in the treatment and management of glaucoma and lectures both locally and nationally to optometrists for continuing education. She also has a commitment to serving underprivileged populations and traveled on a mission trip to Nicaragua in 2008 where she provided eye care to numerous villages throughout the country.

Dr. Hoepf resides in Worthington with her husband, Jeff, sons Samuel and Everett, and daughter, Kennedy. She enjoys running, hiking, camping, skiing, and traveling.