About
Ledia Samwill, O.D.

Dr. Samwil is a passionate and dedicated optometrist with a notable commitment to comprehensive eye care. With an optometry degree from Salus University, where she was consistently recognized on the Dean’s list, Dr. Samwil has demonstrated her academic excellence and dedication to her field. She has an admirable record of service, including active participation in the Student Optometric Service to Humanity (SOSH), through which she contributed to a medical mission trip in Nicaragua. Her commitment to education extended to serving as a teaching assistant in the clinical skills laboratory at Salus University, assisting underclassmen in their optometric education.

Her professional training is comprehensive, with externships completed at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, PA, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, and Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV. After her graduation, Dr. Samwil practiced in Virginia, where she worked collaboratively with other eye specialists and surgeons to provide exceptional care.

Originally from Egypt, Dr. Samwil brings a unique perspective to her practice, being fluent in both English and Arabic. Beyond her professional pursuits, she is deeply involved in community service, including participating in “We Help,” a service for the homeless, and attending church with her husband. Dr. Samwil is a compassionate professional whose diverse interests and dedication to service enrich the community she serves.

EDUCATION:

O.D. (Doctor of Optometry)
Salus University
Elkins Park, PA, 2023

B.S., Community Health
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA, 2017

TRAINING:

Internships
Low Vision Rehabilitation
The Eye Institute, Salus University
Philadelphia, PA

Contact Lenses
Gene Sweetnam O.D., P.C., Sight For Vision
Burke, VA

Ocular Disease
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, MD

Ocular Disease
Martinsburg VA Medical Center
Martinsburg, WV

LICENSURES:

National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease, 2022
California State Board of Optometry, 2023

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

Member — American Optometric Association, 2020
Member — California Optometric Association, 2023

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