Our Practice

Ann Marie Gallagher, OD

Dr. Ann Marie Gallagher received her Bachelor of Science, Biology in 1991 (magna cum laude) from Loyola College in Maryland. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree (cum laude) from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1995. While there, she was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society.

Dr. Gallagher has practiced at Professional Vision for almost thirty y ears. She is therapeutically licensed in the management of eye disease. Dr. Gallagher has expertise in a broad range of ocular disciplines including contact lens management, post-surgical management of Lasik and cataract patients and detection and co-management of eye disease.

Dr. Gallagher is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Maryland Optometric Association.

Dr. Gallagher resides in Catonsville with her husband and two sons.

Chryssa Bender, O.D.

Dr. Chryssa Bender earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Susquehanna University graduating with honors in 2001. She then attended the Pennsylvania College of Optometry where she completed her Doctorate in Optometry with Summa Cum Laude honors in 2005. Upon graduation, Dr. Bender went on to pursue an ocular disease residency at the Delaware Veteran's Administration Medical Center. During her residency, she obtained specialized training in the treatment and management of ocular diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

Dr. Bender provides comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages. Her scope of practice encompasses every phase of primary eye care from fitting contact lenses to treating ocular disease. Dr. Bender's special interest lies in managing patients with cataracts, diabetes, and glaucoma.

Dr. Bender is a current member of the Maryland Optometric Association and has been an active volunteer in the Special Olympics. In her free time, she enjoys exercise and spending time with her family.

Susan Schultz, O.D.

Dr. Susan B. Schultz, a Florida native, graduated from Florida Institute of Technology in 1993 with a B.S. degree in Molecular Biology (cum laude). She received her Doctorate of Optometry degree (cum laude) from Nova Southeastern University, College of Optometry in 1999. During her four years of Optometry School she was a member of the Optometric Honor Society, Beta Sigma Kappa.

Dr. Schultz provides comprehensive eye care including evaluations for diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, ocular allergy and dry eye. In addition, she has extensive experience in contact lens fittings including astigmatism and bifocal specialty lenses.

Dr. Schultz is a member of the Maryland Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.