David Nelson, O.D.

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Meet Dr. David Nelson

David Nelson, O.D., received his Doctor of Optometry from the Indiana University School of Optometry and a Master of Business Administration with a focus on financial administration from the University of Wisconsin School of Business in 1991. Originally from Nebraska, Dr. Nelson knew he wanted to be an optometrist as early as sixth grade, and he’s been dedicated to helping people maintain and improve their vision for over 30 years.

During his career, Dr. Nelson served as the 80th President of the American Optometric Association and spent eight years on the AOA Board of Trustees. He also represented the AOA at global events, including the World Council of Optometry meetings in South Africa and Finland, and the Ophthalmic Council meetings in Japan. In 2013, he became board certified, a distinction achieved by only about 15% of optometrists in the U.S.

Dr. Nelson has held leadership roles as Vice President for Professional Relations at Optos, PLC, ArcticDx, and most recently, Eyemart Express. He’s passionate about education and has delivered lectures nationwide on topics like laser diagnostics, nutrition, and cutting-edge vision care technologies. He’s also worked as a consultant for top industry brands like Silhouette Optical, Nordic Naturals, and Signet Armolite.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Nelson lives in Franklin with his wife, Sheryl, and their son, Charlie. He’s a golf enthusiast, a piano player, and a country music fan.