Dr. Leah Akin completed her Doctor of Optometry degree at the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. Originally from Northern KY, she graduated cum laude from Thomas More College and currently resides in Erlanger with her dog, Pepper.
During her externships at SCO, Dr. Akin traveled to Alaska and Vermont for clinical training. She served as Vice President of Student Volunteers in Optometric Service to Humanity (SVOSH), traveling to Belize, Nicaragua, and Ecuador to provide eye care to underprivileged areas. Dr. Akin was also a student Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.
She is a current member of the Kentucky Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association and serves on the Boone County Local Board of Health. Dr. Akin enjoys primary care optometry, specializing in pediatric exams and ocular disease management.
She loves to travel, work out at OrangeTheory Fitness, knit, and bake in her free time. Learn more about Dr. Akin in this blog post.