STAFF
Joe Fontenot, MD, CLVT, Medical
Director
Dr. Fontenot, a Certified Low Vision Therapist,
performs functional vision evaluations and
directs individualized rehabilitation plans for
patients. A former Cardiologist, he graduated
from Louisiana State Medical School and has
been working with the blind and visually
impaired since 2003.
Cheri Glaus OD (Optometrist)
Dr. Glaus performs low vision evaluations and
directs the use of optical and electronic aids and
rehabilitation care. Dr. Glaus is a graduate of
The Ohio State University College of Optometry
and has been in Optometry practice for 34
years.
Kim Bufalo, R.N., Executive Director
Kim Bufalo supervises our daily operations.
She is a registered nurse who also has a
degree in human resource management, and
extensive experience in working with the
visually impaired.
Paula McKinnell, Office Manager
Paula manages personnel in all of our locations.
She has over 40 years of medical field
experience and helps navigate patients from the
time an appointment is made until seen by one
of our physicians. She is truly a patient
advocate.
Patricia Hacker, Adaptive Devices and
Inventory
Patti Hacker is our inventory specialist. She
maintains our inventory, helps with selection
and demonstration of adaptive equipment,
magnifiers and the many aids and devices
available to help the blind and visually
impaired.