Timothy W. Earley

Education

Dr. Timothy Earley obtained his B.S. in Biology from the University of Scranton in 1994. He then obtained both a B.S. in Visual Science and a Doctorate in Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1998. After graduation, he joined the Medina Vision and Laser Centre, where he serves as a therapeutic optometrist. He spent 23 years as the vice president/secretary of Medina Vision Centre and was the director of human resources. Dr. Earley’s practice is a full-service practice serving patients of all ages. He has a special interest in the diagnosis and management of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), dry eye and ocular surface disease, co-management of cataract and refractive surgery, and the fitting of multifocal and specialty contact lenses.

Reflecting his commitment to public health, Dr. Earley is the Clinic Director of the Bright Eyedeas Vision Clinic. At Bright Eyedeas, high school students enrolled in the optical technology/visual sciences program work with Dr. Earley to provide no-cost eye examinations and eyeglasses for patients in need. He also participates in InfantSEE, a public health program designed to ensure that vision care becomes an essential part of infant wellness. InfantSee providers aim to improve a child’s quality of life through the early detection of congenital eye conditions and diseases.

Dr. Earley is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio Optometric Association. He is also a national speaker and consultant in the areas of specialty contact lenses, macular degeneration, and practice management. He is a consultant for Alcon and a member of the Practitioner’s Visiting Alcon (PVA) faculty. Dr. Earley serves as a KOL for Notal Vision, the maker of the ForeseeHome AMD monitoring device, and is currently on the Speaker Bureau and is a KOL for Maculogix and MacuHealth. Dr. Earley has been published in Optometric Management, Advanced Ocular Care, and Review of Optometry, and is a COPE-approved continuing education lecturer. He currently contributes a Business Strategies column for Optometric Management and serves on its editorial advisory board.

Lifestyle

When not seeing patients or consulting with industry partners, Dr. Earley enjoys spending time with his wife, Dr. Andrea Earley, and his three children. He enjoys the outdoors, hiking, golfing, and gardening. He has a small flock of chickens and hopes to expand his hobby farm in the future.