Physicians at Lake Eye Associates

Dr. Christine Bui graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and minors in Chemistry, Medicine and Society with honors distinctions. She then went on to Nova Southeastern College of Optometry in Davie, Florida where she graduated with her Doctorate of Optometry. While in school, she completed her internships training in various specialty clinics including specialty contact lenses, low vision, pediatrics, glaucoma, retina and other ocular diseases. Throughout her optometric training, she achieved membership in Beta Sigma Kappa, the optometric academic honor society.

Before joining Lake Eye Associates, Dr. Bui completed her optometric residency in Ocular Disease with emphasis in Cornea and Contact Lenses at the Center for Sight in Sarasota, Florida. During her residency, she was directly involved in patient care in both primary and specialty care settings and completed rotations with multiple Ophthalmology sub-specialties. Dr. Bui is also a member of the American Academy of Optometry.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Dr. Bui now makes her home in Wesley Chapel where she lives with her boyfriend and her cat. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, reading, and playing the violin.

Dr. Bui aims to deliver the best possible eye care while creating lasting relationships with each of her patients.

Mari Holderby, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2014. Prior to obtaining her Optometry degree, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Vision Science in 2010 and 2012, respectively. 

Her special fields of interest include ocular disease and pediatrics. Dr. Holderby became an optometrist because she knew she wanted to help people, and after shadowing different healthcare specialties, she found optometry to be the most rewarding and interesting career path in healthcare. Dr. Holderby has experience with managing glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and other prevalent ocular pathologies. Additionally, she has provided care to the underserved communities around central Florida for the past ten years. 

When Dr. Holderby is not treating patients, she enjoys traveling, writing, crocheting, playing board games, and spending time with her family. 

Dr. Holderby will be joining Lake Eye Associates in October, 2024.  

Dr. Alexandria Rawls earned her Doctor of Optometry with honors from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. Dr. Rawls completed an externship and served her residency at Bay Pine VA Healthcare Center, centering on primary eye care, ocular diseases, and low vision.

While at NSU’s Eye Care Institute, Dr. Rawls performed comprehensive vision and ocular health exams, delivered treatment to help manage glaucoma and corneal diseases, and assisted patients with low vision management options and other services.

Dr. Rawls performs comprehensive eye exams to diagnose a wide range of eye diseases and conditions, and prescribes and fits specialized contact lenses. She has donated her time to vision screenings for the citizens of Belize during a mission trip, and to athletes participating in the Special Olympics.

Diba Ossareh, O.D. earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Michigan State University. She then went on to obtain her Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University, in Davie, FL, where she completed multiple internships at specialty clinics in Southeast Florida. Her internship training includes care in retinal disease, glaucoma, cornea, cataracts, LASIK and refractive surgery. She is experienced in performing comprehensive eye exams, providing pre- and post-operative care, and fitting specialty contact lenses such as Scleral, Hybrid, RGP and Orthokeratology lenses.

Before joining Lake Eye Associates, Dr. Ossareh completed her residency training in Primary Care and Ocular Disease at the San Diego VA Healthcare System in San Diego, CA.

Dr. Ossareh holds certifications in MiSight, Moonlens, Paragon CRT Contact Lenses, EyeCode and Abiliti Overnight Lenses. She is also a member of the San Diego Optometric Society and the American Optometric Association.

In her free time, Dr. Ossareh enjoys coffee shops, traveling, reading, and spending time with family. She’s excited to return to Florida to join Lake Eye Associates in May, 2025.

Location Served: WIldwood