Leah Camel, O.D. Candidate

Leah Camel is a dedicated and driven optometry student at the Southern College of Optometry, with a strong passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care. She is committed to expanding her medical knowledge and honing her clinical skills to ensure that every patient receives thorough, accurate, and personalized eye care. Leah believes that empathy and respect are central to patient care, and she strives to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel comfortable discussing their visual needs and concerns.

Currently in her fourth year, Leah is completing her externship rotations, beginning in May 2024 at Dr. David Fisher, Jr. and Associates in Lafayette, Louisiana, followed by rotations at The Eye Center in Memphis, Tennessee, and concluding at the Omaha Eye Institute in Omaha, Nebraska. Through these experiences, she is gaining hands-on expertise in adult primary care, vision therapy, school screenings, optical lab management, nursing home visits, and advanced diagnostic technologies, including OCT imaging, OptoMap, and anterior segment photography.

Leah has accumulated extensive clinical experience as a Clinical Intern at Southern College of Optometry and as an Optometric Technician at Vermilion Vision, where she assisted with eye exams, diagnostic testing, patient education, and eyeglass fittings. Her expertise includes direct patient care, analytical skills, diagnostic testing, and adherence to HIPAA compliance. She also holds certifications in intralesional and subconjunctival injections and Basic Life Support (BLS).

Beyond her academic and clinical work, Leah is actively involved in professional and community organizations, including serving as a class representative in the Student Government Association and as a member of the American Optometric Association. During her undergraduate studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, she was engaged in leadership roles with the Pre-Professional Society, Phi Mu, and Students for the Autism Society, where she served as Public Relations and Treasurer. Leah’s dedication, skill, and commitment to patient care reflect her readiness to make a meaningful impact in the field of optometry.

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) – Southern College of Optometry
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology – University of Louisiana at Lafayette

• Injections Training: Intralesional and Subconjunctival – Southern College of Optometry
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

• American Optometric Association – Member, 2021–Present
• Student Government Association – Class Representative, Southern College of Optometry
• Phi Mu – Alpha Sigma Chapter, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Pre-Professional Society, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Students for the Autism Society, University of Louisiana at Lafayette – Public Relations / Treasurer

• Community vision screenings and educational outreach through university organizations