About DOCTOR GOSSARD

Dr. Terri A. Gossard is a nationally respected optometric leader, clinician, and advocate dedicated to expanding access to quality eye care and improving lifelong vision health. She earned both her Doctor of Optometry degree and Master of Science in Physiological Optics from The Ohio State University and has spent nearly three decades serving patients, advancing the profession, and promoting preventive eye care.

Throughout her career, Dr. Gossard has combined clinical practice, public health outreach, and professional leadership. She practiced in multidisciplinary eye care settings for more than twenty years and helped establish innovative school-based vision programs designed to improve access to care for underserved children. Her work has emphasized the importance of early detection, vision screenings, and educating families about long-term eye health.

As President-Elect of the American Optometric Association, Dr. Gossard advocates for improved patient access, evidence-based eye care, technological innovation, and expanded awareness of conditions such as childhood myopia. She frequently highlights the importance of comprehensive pediatric eye examinations and early intervention strategies that can help slow myopia progression and reduce future vision-related complications.

Known for her collaborative leadership style, Dr. Gossard continues to work with clinicians, educators, policymakers, and public health organizations to advance patient-centered eye care while preparing the next generation of optometric leaders.