Dr. Janine Flood grew up on a farm in Dundee, Ohio, where she developed a deep sense of community and a passion for helping others. She graduated Valedictorian of her high school class and went on to study at The Ohio State University, earning her Doctor of Optometry degree. While at OSU, she contributed to infant vision research, developing evaluation methods that also benefited special needs populations. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a member of Beta Sigma Kappa, recognizing her academic excellence.
For over 40 years, she has been dedicated to providing patient-centered eye care, finding joy in helping people achieve their best vision. She has also mentored future optometrists as an Assistant Clinical Professor at OSU, passing on her knowledge and passion to the next generation.
Beyond the clinic, she is committed to community outreach and global eye care initiatives. She helped establish an eye clinic in Haiti, providing vision care to a rural community of 10,000 people, and continues to volunteer for children’s vision programs and local free clinics. She is also an active member of the Newark Lions Club and her church, where she and her husband, Mike, take care of the church grounds.
Dr. Flood lives in Granville, Ohio, with her husband. They have two grown children and a granddaughter. Outside of optometry, she enjoys gardening, birdwatching, and decorating, always finding ways to bring creativity and care into every aspect of her life.
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