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It's easy to see why this week's PDS Optical Optician of the Week is amazing to have on our team.

Sonja Stefan is surrounded by Veteran family members, which drives her "why."

Sonja, thank YOU for your positive attitude and love for supporting Veterans. We appreciate YOU!

We're excited to spotlight Leo, as our PDS Optical Optician of the week!

Leo is a 20+ year licensed optician in Georgia, serving Veterans at the Atlanta VA hospital.

Leo said, "I am the son of a late WW2 Army Veteran and the proud parent of an active Naval specialist. My son was excited when I informed him I was joining the PDS Optical team, serving our Veterans in a field I am so passionate about. Being recognized as Optician of the Week, is a reflection of my commitment to providing the best care possible to our Veterans."

Thank you, Leo, for making a positive impact on many and for all that you do for our Veterans!

Our CEO, Sean Loosen, recently joined Larry Zilliox, host of Welcome Home - A Podcast for Veterans, About Veterans, By Veterans.

Sean and Larry discuss VA health benefits and the importance of awareness and education regarding the eye care benefits that Veterans have earned through their service.

Sit back and listen in on this enlightening conversation on any of your favorite podcast platforms.

Thank you Larry, for taking the time to connect with Sean and help other Veterans learn valuable information that can improve their quality of life and see more clearly.

Link to Apple podcasts:

What Good Is A Benefit If No One Uses It; Free Eye Glasses for Veterans Podcast Episode · Welcome Home - A Podcast for Veterans, About Veterans, By Veterans · June 8 · 28m

PDS Optical loves supporting other Veteran Service Organizations. This weekend, we were proud to support the 5th Annual Louisville Hero Run /Walk/Ruck.

This great organization honors those who died in battle and those we lost at home to the psychological wounds of war. Proceeds benefit Hero's new charity partner, Volunteers of America Mid-States, as well as the University of Louisville's Salute to Service Scholarship Fund.

Our team made it a family affair and had a great time with other participants!

It's always "in-season" to support Veteran-owned businesses and Veteran Service Organizations.

We wanted to shine a light on a few we admire below.

A great organization doing amazing work! Sharing for exposure 😀

Join the team at one of Business First's Best Places to Work in Greater Louisville! VIPS is looking for TVIs (Teachers of the Visually Impaired). We have a community-based role open in Indiana and a spot in our Kids Town Preschool in Louisville. Full job description is available on our website at https://loom.ly/kjc6f3s

When you have soooo many family members who served in the military, you gain a profound appreciation for giving back to Veterans.
We're happy to shine a light on Zina Thomas, our PDS Optical Optician of the Week.
Zina said, "I value the prescription eyewear services PDS Optical provides our Veterans, including so many of my family members. I have worked as an optician for the Dorn VA (Columbia SC) for 10 years and it's been an incredibly rewarding and humbling journey."
We cannot thank you and your family enough, Zina! 🙏 ❤️

Curious to hear any Memorial Day traditions out there??

Could be personal / family, or something you do alongside your coworkers, etc.

Whatever you're up to, we hope you enjoy and get to spend some meaningful time with family and friends.

We're excited to kick off this week, by shining a light on Karen Lyons, our PDS Optical Optician of the Week.

Karen is a knowledgeable and supportive optician, that makes a positive impact in the lives' of the Veterans she interacts with.

We appreciate you, Karen!

Stories like Wilder’s are exactly why community partnerships matter. ❤️

At PDS Optical, we believe every child deserves access to clear vision and the confidence that comes with it. We’re honored to partner with organizations like VIPS to help provide eye exams, glasses, fittings, and support for families who need it most.

Seeing the impact these services can make in a child’s life reminds us that vision care is about so much more than glasses — it’s about helping children learn, grow, and thrive.

Thank you to VIPS for the incredible work you do for families in our community, and thank you to Wilder’s family for sharing your journey with us. 💙👓