02/11/2020
Dr. Poston became the first African American to enlist at UC Berkley School of Optometry, the first African American licensed to practice optometry on the West Coast, AND the first African American named “Optometrist of the Year'' by the American Optometric Association! He later pioneered vision insurance programs alongside many outstanding accomplishments. Optometry today would not be the same without his many achievements.
Something inspired us all to go into the field of optometry. For some, it was a mentor along the way. For others, it was an event or experience. Some of us had friends or family affected by conditions we could address as an optometrist, and that ...