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Roya Attar, OD, DHA, MBA, FAAO , FORS

Roya Attar serves as an Associate Professor and Director of Optometric Services at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. As the sole optometrist at the state's only medical school, she strives to make a meaningful impact on patient care, education and leadership. Dr. Attar has dual Doctorates in Optometry and Health Administration, complemented by a Master's in Business Administration. A distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, she assumes pivotal roles, including chairing the AAO Retina Special Interest Group and serving on the AOA Paraoptometric Resource Committee. In addition, she is president of her local society, where she contributes to discussions on best practices and professional development. Dr. Attar has been awarded: Mississippi Young OD of the Year, SECO Young OD of the Year, AOA Young OD of the Year, and Women in Optometry Young OD of the Year.