Dr. Nishan Pressley

SpecialityOptometrist and Eye Care Influencer

Dr. Nishan Pressley is a board-certified Optometrist practicing in the Central Florida area. She is passionate about educating her patients & social media followers on the importance of eye health and living a full & balanced life.

Dr. Pressley earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from The Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. She is the first African-American to graduate from the Accelerated Scholars Optometry program, where she completed her doctorate degree in only 3 years.

In her free time, Dr. Pressley is an eyecare influencer & content creator for her 170K+ social media followers across all platforms using the handle, @askdrnish. She also enjoys mentoring students, guest-appearing on podcasts and spending time with her husband.

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