Dr. Tom Babu was born and raised in Springfield, IL. He obtained his biological science degree from Illinois State University in 1989. He then went on to the Illinois College of Optometry, where in 1993 he received his Doctor of Optometry degree, and where he met his wife, Dr. Vasvi Amin Babu. The couple both completed their residency at the renowned Illinois Eye Institute, then relocated to sunny Scottsdale, Arizona where they reside with their two boys, Nicholas and Joshua. Dr. Vasvi Babu was born and raised in the Chicago suburb of Itasca, Illinois. She did her undergraduate work at the University of Illinois, then went on to complete her Doctor of Optometry degree at the Illinois College of Optometry in 1993. She then completed her residency at the renowned Illinois Eye Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After completing her residency at the Illinois Eye Institute she married her husband, Dr.Tom Babu. The couple relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona. The doctors have two boys, Nicholas and Joshua, and the family is kept busy with soccer games, piano lessons, and other school activities.
	Dr. Leslie Cucuzza-Falcon, a native of Bradford, Pennsylvania is a graduate of the prestigious Michigan College of Optometry. After completing rotations at the Bethesda Medical Center and the Battle Creek Veterans Hospital, Dr. Cucuzza-Falcon settled in Arizona and joined the 20/20 Image Eye Center family. She enjoys hiking and exploring the scenery our state has to offer. She looks forward to meeting you and using her expertise to help you with your vision and medical eye care needs.
	Dr. Charles E. Kesner II is a caring professional dedicated to providing the highest level of eye health care. Dr. Kesner obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and was awarded his optometry degree from the University of Missouri-School of Optometry. During his tenure at the University of Missouri, Dr. Kesner completed optometric externships in neuro-ophthalmic, retinal, corneal, glaucoma and cataract training. Additional externships, including training in specialty contact lenses and vision therapy. A resident of the East Valley for over 16 years. Dr. Kesner is a member of the Arizona Optometric Association and enjoys spending time with his wife, Jennifer. Dr. Kesner also enjoys skiing, surfing, biking, Disney and church activities with family and friends.
	Dr. Gino T. Carmolli is a graduate of the Southern College of Optometry Memphis, Tennessee where he graduated with honors. Dr. Carmolli is the youngest of 5 children and was born in Barre, Vermont. He has 2 children, Christina Ann and Anthony Michael from his wonderful wife Donna whom he has been married to for over 30 years. Dr. Carmolli had his own practice in Rochester, New Hampshire for over 20 years and enjoys working with the elderly. He loves to golf, ski, and read.

Vision Care & Eye Health Resource Center
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General Topics

• Women’s eye health checklist(Women’s Eye Health)
• Diagram of the eye (National Eye Institute)
• Eye FAQ (University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center)
• Eye dictionary (National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health)
• Children’s eye health checklist(Women’s Eye Health)

Eye Infections and Diseases

• Signs of eye problems in adults (MedlinePlus)
• Eye disease simulations (National Eye Institute)
• Pink eye overview (WebMD)
• Definition of cataracts (Wikipedia)
• Signs and symptoms of cataracts (Mayo Clinic)
• Cataract resource guide (National Eye Institute)
• Definition of glaucoma (Wikipedia)
• Signs and symptoms of glaucoma (Mayo Clinic)
• Glaucoma resource guide (National Eye Institute)
• List of eye diseases (Wikipedia)

Podcasts

• Pinn point on women’s health(National Eye Institute)
• An overview of Amblyopia, “lazy eye” (Medical University of South Carolina)
• Common eye disorders (Medical University of South Carolina)

Prevention and Protection

• Eye exams: What to expect (University of California San Francisco)
• Super foods for your eye health (WebMD Eye Center)
• 5 Ways to protect your vision(WebMD Eye Center)

Statistics

• Women’s eye health stats (Women’s Eye Health)
• Eye health statistics(National Eye Institute)
• Diabetes and retinopathy (American Diabetes Association)
• Vision problems in Arizona (Prevent Blindness America)

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