2007
Furman University
Bachelor of Science
Meet Andrea G. Hill, OD, FAAO.
An experienced optometrist committed to comprehensive, thoughtful ocular care for patients and families in the Atlanta area.
Education · Experience · Service
Explore her background Care grounded in clinical experience and careful attention.
About Dr. Hill
A foundation in ocular disease and primary care.
Andrea G. Hill, OD, FAAO, earned her Doctor of Optometry degree summa cum laude from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, in 2011. She completed postgraduate optometry residency training in ocular disease and primary care optometry at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Hill earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Furman University in 2007.
From 2016 to 2024, Dr. Hill served as an Assistant Professor in the section of Ophthalmology at Emory Eye Center, where she specialized in comprehensive ocular care, ocular disease, emergency eye conditions, and cataract post-operative care. From 2024 to 2026, she worked in private optometry practices to expand her experience in optometry business operations and optical retail.
Her service experience includes a medical mission trip to Mexico in 2010 and free vision screenings with the Special Olympics, Remote Area Medical clinics, and the Hispanic Health Fair.
Education & experience
Clinical depth shaped over time.
2011
Southern College of Optometry
Doctor of Optometry, summa cum laude
Residency
Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Ocular disease and primary care optometry
2016–2026
Academic and private practice
Emory Eye Center followed by private optometry practice
National recognition
Credentials and honors.
- Board certified through the American Board of Optometry
- Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry
- Member of the Georgia Optometric Association
- National Board of Examiners in Optometry Award
- 2011 Bausch & Lomb Endowed Award
- Second Year Basic Science Award
- Second Year Clinical Science Award
- Member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society
Areas of clinical interest
Comprehensive care with medical depth.
- Comprehensive ocular care
- Ocular disease
- Emergency eye conditions
- Cataract post-operative care
- Primary care optometry
Service beyond the exam room.
Dr. Hill’s community service has included international medical outreach and free vision screenings for organizations serving athletes, rural communities, and Hispanic families.
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