Education & Background
Education
Dr. Essence Johnson earned her Bachelor of Science in biology from Prairie View A&M University and a Bachelor of Science in vision science from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. She completed her Doctor of Optometry at Salus University and went on to complete a residency in ocular disease at Omni Eye Services of Atlanta. Her clinical focus is ocular disease, and she is passionate about expanding access to high-quality care and improving health equity across communities.
Dr. Johnson is committed to serving patients with compassion and expertise, helping them navigate complex eye conditions such as diabetes-related complications, glaucoma, and acute eye injuries.
Dr. Johnson is committed to serving patients with compassion and expertise, helping them navigate complex eye conditions such as diabetes-related complications, glaucoma, and acute eye injuries.
Awards & Honors
– Presidential Medal of Honor (2022) – Salus University – Top Healthcare Worker (2022) – Apploi – #EBGameChanger (2022) – Eyecare Business – Theia Award of Excellence: Mentoring (2022) – Women in Optometry – Most Influential Women in Optical: Rising Star (2021) – Vision Monday – Dr. Edwin C. Marshall Emerging Leader Award (2021) – National Optometric Association
Certifications
Fellow, American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), Diplomate, American Board of Optometry (Dipl ABO)
