Aly Marion

Aly Marion, OD, is an Assistant Professor at the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO), part of Marshall B. Ketchum University, and a full-time staff optometrist at the Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, Arizona. She plays a key role in clinical training as the optometry extern coordinator at the Tucson VA Medical Center and contributes to national optometry mentorship as the Optometry VISN 18 Mentor.

Dr. Marion earned her BS from UC San Diego and her Doctor of Optometry (OD) from SCCO. She completed a residency in Primary Care Optometry at the San Francisco VA Medical Center in 2000. Her clinical and academic career has focused on veteran eye care and professional development in optometry.

Her research interests include primary care optometry and vision health in veteran populations. She is a principal investigator on a multi-center research study, reflecting her active engagement in clinical research. Though no specific publications are listed, her work spans collaborative, translational, and patient-centered research in eye care.

Dr. Marion has held significant administrative and ethical oversight roles, having served on the Institutional Review Board at the University of Arizona and the SAVAHCS Research & Development Committee. These positions highlight her leadership in research integrity and innovation within the VA system.

She is actively involved in optometric education and mentorship, shaping future optometrists through clinical training and national mentorship programs. Her dedication to education, research, and veteran healthcare underscores her multifaceted contributions to the field.