Our founder, Dr. Mersedeh Safari Snider began college majoring in Psychology in Vancouver B.C. She moved to Portland, Oregon where she received her bachelor degree in Biology and then completed her Doctorate in Optometry at Pacific University.

As part of her externship, she received extensive training in several specialties while she saw patients at U.C. Berkeley Clinic, Malcolm Grow Hospital on Andrew's Air Force Base, and Portland VA Hospital.

Dr. Snider is passionate about her patient’s overall eye health and sight. As the chief Optometrist at Elite Eye Care she gives personal attention to each patient and believes in a thorough history.  She also takes special care to explain each step involved in any type of eye exam to provide the utmost service and patient satisfaction. Dr. Snider enjoys hiking, skiing, golfing and spending time with her family.