Sherrol A. Reynolds

Sherrol A. Reynolds, O.D. is a Professor of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. She serves as Chief of the Davie Primary Care Clinic, Clinic Director for Retina, and Director of Interprofessional Education. Dr. Reynolds is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and the Optometric Retina Society.

• Education: University of Florida, Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry.

Dr. Reynolds specializes in retina care, primary care optometry, and interprofessional education, with a focus on diabetes-related eye health and diversity in optometric education. Her work bridges clinical practice, leadership, and community outreach.

She contributed to the 2022 American Diabetes Association Compendia, addressing evidence-based guidelines for diabetes treatment, emphasizing eye health intersections.

• Scientific Awards:
  • National Optometric Association (NOA) Optometrist of the Year (2013)
  • Women in Optometry Leadership Award (2021)
  • American Optometric Association (AOA) President’s Award (2021)
  • Inaugural Excellence in Diversity Awareness and Education Award (2022)

Dr. Reynolds held leadership roles, including President of NOA (2017–2021), and contributes to national initiatives like the National Eye Institute (NEI) NEHEP and Prevent Blindness scientific committee. She co-chairs the Eye Health, My Health: Eye Health for African Americans initiative and is a columnist for the Optometric Management Journal Retina column.