David J. Au, OD, FAAO
Dr. David Au was raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he attended Hopewell High School. He graduated magna cum laude in chemistry from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He then received his Doctor of Optometry degree, cum laude, at The Illinois College of Optometry. During his graduate studies, he was inducted into the esteemed Beta Sigma Kappa and Tomb & Key Optometric Honor Societies. Immediately following graduation, he completed his residency in Ocular Disease and Primary Eye Care from W.G. (Bill) Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. His passion for optometry led him to obtain the prestigious fellowship distinction with the American Academy of Optometry demonstrating his commitment for the best possible patient care through lifelong learning.
Dr. Au practices full scope medical optometry, and has also received training in low vision, pediatrics, and specialty contact lenses. He diagnoses and manages complex ocular conditions; he also co-manages systemic conditions through interdisciplinary care. His philosophy involves developing the doctor-patient relationship in order to establish a teamwork approach to ocular health as well as promoting preventive health care.
Beyond eye care, Dr. Au believes in a healthy work-life and physical-mental balance. In his leisure time, he enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, and volunteering. Other interests include golfing and anything sports related, especially if it involves the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets. Most important of all, he loves spending time with his family.
Dr. Au currently associates himself with the nonprofit group Vision To Learn, which provides free eye exams and glasses to the students of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and select charter schools.
Dr. Au practices full scope medical optometry, and has also received training in low vision, pediatrics, and specialty contact lenses. He diagnoses and manages complex ocular conditions; he also co-manages systemic conditions through interdisciplinary care. His philosophy involves developing the doctor-patient relationship in order to establish a teamwork approach to ocular health as well as promoting preventive health care.
Beyond eye care, Dr. Au believes in a healthy work-life and physical-mental balance. In his leisure time, he enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, and volunteering. Other interests include golfing and anything sports related, especially if it involves the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets. Most important of all, he loves spending time with his family.
Dr. Au currently associates himself with the nonprofit group Vision To Learn, which provides free eye exams and glasses to the students of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and select charter schools.
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Our Services
Optical Department
For those patients needing glasses or contact lenses, we offer a complete optical department. We carry a wide selection of high fashion eyewear and designer frames.
For those patients needing glasses or contact lenses, we offer a complete optical department. We carry a wide selection of high fashion eyewear and designer frames.
Comprehensive Vision and Eye Health Examinations
Regular eye exams are an invaluable tool in maintaining healthy eyes by detecting and preventing disease. Some diseases develop slowly without causing pain or vision loss. Early detection of any problems can reduce the risk of further harm and allow for a choice of treatment options. The entire exam process can take an hour depending on the complexity of the problem. Each patient will be evaluated with a refraction, slit lamp, intraocular pressure and a retinal exam.
Pediatric Eye Care
We take pride in maintaining the vision of our younger patients in an environment that is lighthearted and fun. We want to insure the good sight, vision, and eye health for the rest of your child's life and take a preventative approach to his/her general health and eye health. We will work with your child's primary care physician to help keep his/her eyes healthy. It is important that all of our pediatric patients have healthy and efficient visual systems to help make visual demands of learning in school easier and fun.
Contact Lens Exams and Fittings
Thanks to the advances in optical technology, almost everyone is a candidate for contact lens use. This includes patients with astigmatism and also those who prefer bifocal or multifocal lenses. At our office, we offer a comprehensive array of contact lenses to suit each individual patient's needs. We offer daily disposables, extended wear soft lenses to gas permeable contact lenses. We offer regular and custom lens services for both healthy and difficult to fit patients.
Regular eye exams are an invaluable tool in maintaining healthy eyes by detecting and preventing disease. Some diseases develop slowly without causing pain or vision loss. Early detection of any problems can reduce the risk of further harm and allow for a choice of treatment options. The entire exam process can take an hour depending on the complexity of the problem. Each patient will be evaluated with a refraction, slit lamp, intraocular pressure and a retinal exam.
Pediatric Eye Care
We take pride in maintaining the vision of our younger patients in an environment that is lighthearted and fun. We want to insure the good sight, vision, and eye health for the rest of your child's life and take a preventative approach to his/her general health and eye health. We will work with your child's primary care physician to help keep his/her eyes healthy. It is important that all of our pediatric patients have healthy and efficient visual systems to help make visual demands of learning in school easier and fun.
Contact Lens Exams and Fittings
Thanks to the advances in optical technology, almost everyone is a candidate for contact lens use. This includes patients with astigmatism and also those who prefer bifocal or multifocal lenses. At our office, we offer a comprehensive array of contact lenses to suit each individual patient's needs. We offer daily disposables, extended wear soft lenses to gas permeable contact lenses. We offer regular and custom lens services for both healthy and difficult to fit patients.
EyeGlass Guide
EyeGlass Guide will help you better understand the many lens choices available to you. This on-line tool will guide you through a series of questions about you, your lifestyle and your specific eyewear needs. At the end, you'll receive eyewear suggestions specifically tailored to meet your needs. EyeGlass Guide is brought to you by Transitions.
EyeGlass Guide will help you better understand the many lens choices available to you. This on-line tool will guide you through a series of questions about you, your lifestyle and your specific eyewear needs. At the end, you'll receive eyewear suggestions specifically tailored to meet your needs. EyeGlass Guide is brought to you by Transitions.