Thomas Cheezum, O.D. / Virginia

Treasurer, Board of Directors







Education

The College of William and Mary, B.S., 1974

Pennsylvania College of Optometry, O.D., 1978

Professional Affiliations

Tidewater Optometric Society, 1978 to present

American Optometric Association, 1978 to present

Virginia Board of Optometry, 1996-2004. President 2002-2004

American Optometric Society, 2009 to present. Treasurer

Professional Practice

Private Practice, Chesapeake, VA  1978 to present

Professional Honors

" Optometrist of the Year" -  1998 Virginia Optometric Association

Distinguished Achievement Award - 2006 Virginia Optometric Association

Chairman, Mid Atlantic Continuing Education Conference, 2000-2006

Dr. Cheezum and his wife, Jeanette, live in a condo overlooking the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia and enjoy
watching the Navy and commercial ships entering and leaving the Port of Hampton Roads. He enjoys no longer
having to cut grass and attempts to play golf. Jeanette is an aspiring author and he reviews, edits and critiques
her writing prior to submission for publication. He also enjoys meeting with friends and family for dinner followed
by Game Night.