OUR Plano OPTOMETRIC TEAM
We offer a full range of eye health services to clients of all ages - all with personalized attention and a smile. In our eye care office, every patient is treated warmly. Individualized attention is the foundation of our care, to ensure that your eyes remain healthy. We're dedicated to optimizing your vision!
Meet The Eye Doctors At Neuro-Vision Associates of North Texas
Dr. Shidlofsky was born and raised in Lawrence, New York. His family moved to the Dallas area when he was 16 years old. In 1980, he graduated from J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Shidlofsky completed his Pre-Optometry studies at the University of Texas at Austin in 1984. He then attended Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn. where he received his BS in 1986 and OD in 1988. Upon graduation, he moved back to to the Dallas area to begin his practice.
Dr. S, as he is known around the office, has been very active in Neuro-developmental Optometry for most of his years in practice. He has developed and integrated many unique therapies that have helped thousands of children who have struggled in school due to vision problems often seen in: ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorders as well as some of the classic vision problems related to focusing, eye teaming, eye movement skills, visual-spatial skills, and visual perception issues.
He has expanded his work to include those with traumatic and acquired brain injury, stroke, and other neurological processing problems. In addition, he works with several professional sports teams in the Dallas area as well as weekend athletes on developing vision skills. Dr. Shidlofsky is a Clinical Director for the Special Olympics Opening Eyes Program. Dr. Shidlofsky completed his Fellowship for the College of Optometrists in Vision Development in 2011.
In addition, he is an Adjunct Professor of Optometry at: Southern College of Optometry, University of Houston College of Optometry, University of Incarnate Word-Rosenberg College of Optometry and Western University College of Optometry. He is also director of a private practice residency program in pediatrics/vision therapy/sports vision and neuro-vision rehabilitation through Southern College of Optometry.
Dr. Shidlofsky lives in Plano with his wife of 30 years, Sherri. Dr. Shidlofsky has three grown children, Alyssa, Kara and Ian who are spread out throughout the country. He stays active by playing ice hockey, traveling and family activities.
Dr. Nguyen was born and raised in Houston, TX and attended the University of Texas at Austin (hook ‘em!), where she majored in Nutritional Sciences. She then travelled out of Texas to achieve her optometric education at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. During her time at ICO, she held leadership positions in several organizations including Private Practice Club, American Optometric Student Association (AOSA), and Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA). After receiving her Doctorate of Optometry in 2022, Dr. Nguyen then went on to complete an Ocular Disease residency at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in Las Vegas. She returned to Texas and joined our practice shortly after.
Dr. Nguyen is board certified and has earned her Fellowship through the American Academy of Optometry. In her free time, she enjoys being active, finding new food spots, and hanging out with her sheepadoodle puppy, Harvey!
My professional and educational background includes successfully completing a Doctor of Optometry program at MCPHS, complemented by a solid foundation in biology attained through my Bachelor of Science degree from NJIT/Rutgers University.
I earned my undergraduate degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and pursued my optometry education at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
During my tenure in optometry school, I was honored to receive the Leadership Award four consecutive years.
I am proud to be affiliated with esteemed organizations such as the American Optometry Association and the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association.
From a young age, I was drawn to the field of optometry and healthcare. My decision was deeply influenced by personal experiences within my family. Several relatives, including my mother, faced challenges with their vision. My mother, in particular, dealt with ocular albinism from a young age, resulting in significant vision impairment. Witnessing her struggles and the limitations in available assistance became a pivotal moment in my life and career path. It fueled my determination to enter the field of optometry, driven by a strong desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others facing similar challenges.
I completed my optometry education in May 2024 and currently serve as a doctor resident specializing in neuro-optometry, vision therapy, and pediatrics.
I was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and moved to the United States when I was around 2 years old. I was raised in the busy yet close-knit city of Bayonne, New Jersey, which I proudly consider my hometown.
In my leisure time, I enjoy watching various sports, exploring new culinary experiences, and doing outdoor activities such as hiking, soccer and spike ball.