Ali Genilo, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology with a minor in Dance from the University of Kansas.

Dr. Genilo has always known she wanted to work in healthcare because she enjoyed helping and caring for people. When she was in high school, she had an opportunity of volunteering in an optical shop, where she witnessed a child trying on his first pair of glasses. Dr. Genilo says it was truly special when she watched as his eyes lit up as he saw the world clearly for the first time. That’s when she knew she wanted to become an optometrist.

While Dr. Genilo specializes in pediatrics, vision therapy, and rehabilitation, she and her team care for all types of conditions, including managing ocular disease, updating glasses or contact lens prescriptions, providing vision therapy for students struggling to read in school, and treating patients recovering from a concussion. She finds it fulfilling to care for patients’ ocular health and vision, knowing that she helps to improve their quality of life.

Dr. Genilo says being an optometrist brings something new each day, and she feels grateful to work in a profession that continues to fuel her passion.

When she is not treating patients, Dr. Genilo enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Aaron Cheng, O.D. obtained his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Missouri, St. Louis College of Optometry, in 2023. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the University of Kansas.

Dr. Cheng has specialized expertise in various areas, including contact lenses, pediatric eye health, myopia management, and ocular disease. His decision to pursue a career in optometry stemmed from witnessing firsthand the transformative effects of quality eyecare on individuals’ lives and the significant enhancement it brings to their overall quality of life. Dr. Cheng is fluent in English, Spanish, and Mandarin to further enhance his ability to provide comprehensive care.

When Dr. Cheng is not diligently attending to patients’ needs, he finds joy in engaging in outdoor activities, such as running or spending leisure time on the golf course. He is always excited to spend quality time with his beloved Golden Retriever, Dex.

Breck Dakin, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Pikeville’s Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) in 2021 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Kansas State University. While attending KYCO, Dr. Dakin received numerous awards, including the Kentucky Optometric Association Advocacy Award, the KYCO Student Leadership Award, and the KYCO Excellence in Research Award.

Dr. Dakin’s strong passion for helping people and improving their quality of life led him to pursue a career in optometry. He believes optometry is a very social profession, and he especially enjoys building strong relationships with his patients and their families, allowing him to provide the best visual care possible. Dr. Dakin also feels that optometry is a field that is constantly evolving and challenges him to keep learning new methods of treating and managing ocular disease.