Who We Are

We are a group of medical students in Houston, TX who are interested in ophthalmology and improving the lives of people living with low vision.

We created this website because we noticed a deficit in practical, accessible, local resources for people with low vision. Many individuals we interacted with expressed a desire for a central source of information, as well as a way to hear about others’ experiences with low-vision.

We hope to serve as a special source of support for those who are new members of the low-vision community, as well as for providers seeking a new perspective on their patients.

We are grateful for the support of the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, which makes this project possible.

Disclaimer: We are an independent entity and not affiliated with any specific hospital, clinic, or healthcare institution. The information provided is for general purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

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Meet the Team

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    Amna Ali

    MS3

    Hometown: Houston, TX

    Hobbies: kickboxing, horror movies

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    Mallika Tyagi

    MS3

    Hometown: Austin, TX

    Hobbies: reading (especially mysteries and classics!), drawing, painting

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    Calvin Wong

    MS4

    Hometown: Bellaire, TX

    Hobbies: coffee brewing, golf

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    Vikas Dodda

    MS2

    Hometown: San Antonio, TX

    Hobbies: cooking, running

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    Rohini Chalal

    MS2

    Hometown: Houston, TX

    Hobbies: tennis, traveling

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    Sophie Saland

    MS1

    Hometown: Dallas, TX

    Hobbies: tennis, pickleball, playing with her shih tzus

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    Layla Shere

    MS1

    Hometown: Houston, TX

    Hobbies: legos, trying new restaurants

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    Nicole Koulov

    MS1

    Hometown: Plano, TX

    Hobbies: painting, distance running

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    Vijeta Revankar

    MS1

    Hometown: Seabrook, TX

    Hobbies: chocolate making, Taekwondo

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    Jenny Li-Wang

    MS1

    Hometown: Los Alamos, NM

    Hobbies: reading/writing, graphic design