Lecturers
Walter Whitley, OD, FaaO
Dr. Walter Whitley is the director of optometric services at Virginia Eye Consultants and serves several important roles including consultative eye care, clinical research, practice development and the supervision of an extensive referral network. He is a 2002 graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry and completed a residency in ocular disease, refractive and ocular surgery at Eye Care Associates of Nevada. In 2009, he completed his master's in business administration for the University of Nevada, Reno. Prior to joining Virginia Eye Consultants, Dr. Whitley served as medical optometrist for Eye Care Associates of Nevada in the Reno and Las Vegas offices and helped develop one of the largest optometric referral centers in Nevada.
Ian Ben Gaddie, OD
Dr. Ben Gaddie earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Optometry. He further honed his expertise with a residency in ocular disease through Northeastern State University College of Optometry at Triad Eye Medical Clinic and Cataract Institute in Tulsa, OK. He is the proud owner and director of Gaddie Eye Centers, a renowned multi-location practice established by his father more than four decades ago.
As a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and former president of the Optometric Glaucoma Society, Dr. Gaddie is actively involved in advancing the field of optometry. He currently co-chairs the International Vision Expo meetings and has held past leadership roles, including president of the Kentucky Optometric Association. His extensive contributions to ophthalmic literature are reflected in his editorial roles with Review of Optometry, Optometric Management, Primary Care Optometry News, and Optometry Times.