The CharlottesvilleFamily Favorite awards are now accepting votes! We have been humbled and honored with “Best Optometrist” for the past several years. We enjoy seeing friends and community members recognized, as well.

Please take 10-15 minutes to complete the survey and vote for your favorite restaurants, places to go, shops, doctors (hint: the optometrist category can be found on page 6), and many more. The survey has changed a bit this year – you can skip from page to page easily if you are looking for a particular category. It is a great way to recognize local friends and business owners that serve your community. 

Happy Voting! Start by clicking here. Voting ends October 10th.

We were so happy to announce earlier this summer that Dr. Rosinski has joined our practice. Now that he’s had a chance to settle in, we thought we’d do a little Q&A so that our patients can get to know him better. Read through to learn more about his not-so-secret second career!

Why did you decide to become an optometrist? I decided to become an optometrist due in large part to my optometrist growing up…Dr. Cary Kazdan. I have always been interested in the medical field and working with people, but I wasn’t sure which route I wanted to go. Since I am very nearsighted, I had to see Dr. Kazdan every 6 months. I came to see that being an optometrist was a great profession where you could make a difference.  He has really been an integral part of my career and still mentors me to this day. 

Do you have an optometric special interest? I would say my biggest interest is in contact lenses. I love fitting the patient who was told they couldn’t wear contacts for various reasons: whether from high astigmatism, high prescription, dry eye or other issues.  Contacts have opened up a whole new world to me as an athlete, and I want everyone to experience how amazing they can be. I also fit contacts on patients that have corneal disease or irregularities. We have new contact lenses called scleral lenses that have really made a huge impact on the lives of many.

Why did you move to C’ville and what do you like best so far? I moved to Charlottesville from Rochester, NY, for the beautiful mountains, the more moderate climate, the cultural richness, and the ability to join a great practice. I love exploring the area, trying new restaurants and meeting new people.

How are your new co-workers at Crozet Eye Care? I would say I have a great relationship with the women at Crozet Eye Care. I am the only guy in the office, so I get to take the brunt of the jokes but, hey, I can dish it back, as well. I have really enjoyed the first few months and can only imagine more fun times to come!

Let’s shift gears a bit and talk about your other career. In addition to being an Optometrist, I am also a national caliber Professional triathlete. I am in the middle of my first Pro season, and it is going very well. I just had my best finish back in the middle of August at Ironman Timberman 70.3 where I finished 7th overall and 3rd American losing to a few international stars.  

How did you get into racing? How do you balance work and training? I have been racing triathlons for about 6 years now, but I got serious about the sport three years ago after graduating from optometry school. It was hard to train while in school with the intense course load. I ran cross country and track all through high school and college, and after running competitively for a number of years, I decided to take a little break from running and started cycling. Then after knowing how to cycle and run, I thought a triathlon would be something fun to do. After taking part in my first one, I was hooked!

We are excited to announce that Dr. Steven Rosinski has joined the Crozet Eye Care team and will start seeing patients the week of June 17. Read more about him…

Dr. Rosinski earned his undergraduate degree from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Penn., and his Doctorate of Optometry from Ohio State University. He is experienced in the management and treatment of many ocular diseases including, but not limited to, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. In addition, he brings a specialization in contact lenses to the practice. He also has worked to decrease the progression of nearsightedness in children. Whether with glasses or contacts, he strives to meet the vision needs of all his patients.

When he is not practicing Optometry, Dr. Rosinski is a professional athlete who competes in triathlons and other endurance sports. He moved with his wife, Chelsea, to Virginia from New York in order to train year-round.

Dr. Rosinski will be seeing patients on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and all day on Fridays. This will allow Crozet Eye Care to see patients five days a week. To schedule an appointment, give us a call at (434) 823-4441.

I personally want to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Rosinski. I’m excited about this new partnership and think that he will be a great fit with our team and patients.