“Doctor visits can often feel overwhelming for children, and eye exams with new equipment and bright lights can be intimidating. I love using play to help kids feel comfortable and bring joy to clinic visits. My relationships with my patients and families are so rewarding, and it is an honor to provide care that will impact vision for the rest of a patient’s life. Having grown up in the Twin Cities, it is so special to be at SPEC and provide this care in a community that means so much to me.