PDS Optical

10/31/2025

We're excited to highlight and thank this week's PDS Optical Optician of the Week, Janis Ainsworth.

Thanks to Janis's hard work and positive attitude, she has earned Veterans' trust and built great rapport with both the Veterans and VA staff.

The Veterans know she has their best interest in mind when she is serving them.

Congrats Janis and thank you for all you do!

10/22/2025

We're excited to shout out this week's PDS Optical Optician of the Week, Kathy Roland.

Kathy is a gem of a person. Our company and the Veterans we serve, are better because of her. She is always positive and very supportive. She loves working with Veterans and Veterans love working with her.

Thank you for all you do, Kathy!

"Being a part of the Veterans' journey and specifically, their eye care health, is a very meaningful relationship. I am honored to work for a company that serves Veterans with Pride, Dignity and exceptional Service." ~Kathy

10/20/2025

We love sponsoring other organizations that support the Veteran community.

PDS Optical was well represented by employees from our Florida lab, who recently participated in the 13th Annual Pursuit of Honor, Courage & Commitment 5k Run / Walk.

The race benefitted Wounded Warrior Project and the Fort Lauderdale chapter of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps.

We appreciate you TEAM - great work!!

10/13/2025

We're starting our week on a positive note and giving credit where credit is due. Kelly is our PDS Optical Optician of the Week and someone we feel awfully lucky to have on our team.

Kelly has been with us since 2019 and has been giving it her all since she joined us. The VA staff and the Veterans appreciate the dedication Kelly shows every day. Kelly makes a very difficult (and important) job look easy. PDS is lucky to have her!

10/03/2025

We are really excited to shine a light on this week's PDS Optical Optician of the Week.

Michelle Worthington has been with us since 2015. Michelle is dedicated to a fault....if that's possible?!?

She comes in and gives it her all...and people can feel it. 🥰

The VA staff and Veterans adore her. Michelle is smart, kind and enjoys a good laugh. PDS and our Veterans won the lottery when Michelle came on board.

Thank you for making our Veterans feel special, Michelle. We appreciate YOU!

09/24/2025

"Military upbringing instilled discipline and service in me."

We're pleased to highlight Kimberly Freemen, our PDS Optical Optician of the Week.

Kimberly has always been a team player and is competitive (in a good way) with co-workers and herself. This competitive spirit (eg positive customer feedback, process improvements, etc) has elevated the Biloxi, MS VA location over the course of her 5 years with our company.

Thank you for all you do, Kimberly. We appreciate YOU! 😀

09/22/2025

We are pleased to welcome Rep. Morgan McGarvey to our lab in Louisville, Kentucky this week.

Congressman McGarvey will share remarks about the importance of supporting Veteran-owned businesses, especially those that cater to the military-connected community.

More here:

Sept. 26: Congressman Morgan McGarvey to Tour Veteran-Owned PDS Optical Louisville business is the leading supplier of eyewear to VA patients and employs 220 local workers LOUISVILLE, Ky. – On Frid…

09/18/2025

At PDS Optical, we are committed to serving our nation's with Pride, Dignity, and exceptional Service. Our mission is to provide affordable, high-quality prescription eyewear that meets the needs of those who have served our country. 🇺🇲

When we receive positive feedback from Veterans like this, it makes our day. Thank you for your service Chuck...and thanks for taking a moment to share your feedback and experience with us. We appreciate YOU. 🤜 🤛

09/17/2025

This week, we're excited to shine a light on our latest PDS Optical Optician of the week, Thi Nguyen.

Thi has been with us for almost 3 years and truly exemplifies our motto: serving our nation's Veterans with Pride, Dignity and exceptional Service.

Thi has a positive outlook on life and is always willing to help our Veteran customers or other PDS Optical teammates.

We appreciate YOU, Thi!

09/12/2025

Our CEO, Sean Loosen , recently talked to the Tampa Bay Business Journal about expanded healthcare benefits for millions of US Veterans, including comprehensive vision and eye care benefits (screenshot).
More on the PACT Act and VA Benefits here: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/

09/09/2025

We're excited to shine a light on this week's PDS Optical Optician of the Week, Thomas!

A little bit about this week's recipient...
Thomas is very reliable and has a very positive outlook. He provides the highest level of customer service to the Veterans in Honolulu. Thomas is part of a very cohesive team of opticians in Hawaii.

Thomas said, "I enjoy working for PDS Optical, because I appreciate the opportunity to serve our Veterans as they have given so much of themselves in the past. It's nice to give back."

We appreciate all you do for our Veterans, Thomas. Thank you!

08/21/2025

Veterans serving Veterans is a pretty cool formula for success...

This week, we'd like to highlight Alrick Gauze, a Veteran AND our PDS Optical Optician of the Week.

"Alrick is a Veteran and an optician. He is a one-man show, in a very busy location. To say he is class act, is an understatement. He is kind, caring and takes the time to educate his fellow Veterans on what would work best for their vision needs."
~PDS colleague