Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Sheekha Sethi.
Dr. Sethi, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I was born and raised in Chicago and completed my undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from Loyola University. Fashion has always been one of my passions, but I was also very drawn to science. I found that optometry blended both of my interests which led me to Boston for optometry school.
I received my Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, the oldest and most established eye care program in the country. During my post-graduate rotations and dedicated work at VA hospitals, I further developed my skill set to manage an ocular disease, with a focus on diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, corneal disease, laser vision correction, and glaucoma.
After moving to Dallas for my husband’s job and frequently visiting Houston, we really fell in love with the city. When the opportunity arose to take over downtown’s Cohen Eye Associates, a nearly 70-year-old practice, it was almost a dream come true and I jumped on it. Shortly after we made the move to Houston, I mentored under Dr. Larry Cohen and prepared myself to take over his family’s practice, in business since 1949, prior to his retirement.
Has it been a smooth road?
It hasn’t always been an easy road. Cohen Eye Associates is a community staple, it’s been downtown for almost 70 years. Our amazingly loyal patients have come to expect a certain level of top-notch eye care. We’ve worked hard to make certain we continue to provide the same level of service. Being a young woman doctor in the eyecare industry, you are outnumbered. Initially, it was a struggle to establish my authority. But it’s exciting that the industry is starting to recognize the change. My daughter was only nine months old when my husband and I moved to Houston. Being a new mom, in a new city, starting a new business, there was a lot on my plate at first. But, I feel very fortunate to have had this incredible opportunity with Cohen Eye Associates and I am a firm believer that hard work pays off.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Cohen Eye Associates story. Tell us more about it.
Cohen Eye Associates is the premier eye care destination in downtown Houston providing the first-class service through in-depth eye examinations and by offering the world’s most cutting edge and luxury eyewear brands for purchase to appeal to a fashion-forward clientele. Utilizing innovative technology and techniques, Cohen Eye Associates is dedicated to quality over quantity of daily appointments and ensures all examinations are facilitated from beginning to end.
As the lead optometrist, I specialize in comprehensive eye health examinations, eyeglasses, and contact lens fittings, dry eye treatment, and co-management of laser vision correction and cataracts. I am certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry, a member of the American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, and the Texas Optometric Association.
My passion for fashion is fulfilled by the retail aspect of owning my own practice and having the opportunity to travel to places like Milan to hand pick the highest quality in eyewear for her patients.
As a company, I am most proud of our dedicated and helpful staff, our trusting patients who have been with the practice for years and years, and the innovation we bring to eye care. Our equipment and process set us apart, as we have the latest and greatest technology that allows us to thoroughly examine and analyze the eye, and we do not require dilation of the eyes during our exams – providing our patients with a unique and convenient experience.
Contact Info:
- Address: 1000 Main Street, Lower Lobby, Houston, TX 77002
- Website: www.cohen-eye.com
- Phone: 713.658.8301
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: @cohen_eye_associates
- Facebook: @coheneye
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/cohen-eye-associates-houston
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Christa Elyce Studio
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