Meet Dr. Shanzida Alam, OD

Dr. Shanzida Alam grew up in Roanoke, Virginia. At 17, her own optometrist noticed her interest in health care and encouraged her to pursue optometry. She studied biochemistry and religious studies at the University of Virginia, where she also took part in Parkinson's disease research. She then earned her Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2003.

During her externship at Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, she assisted with care around LASIK and cataract surgery and with diagnosing glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and other complex conditions. She moved to Houston in 2003, worked with the Holladay LASIK Institute, and spent more than a decade caring for patients in Northwest Houston before opening New Sights Eyecare in April 2018.

Outside the office, Dr. Alam enjoys traveling, reading and time with her family.