Kickstart your career with the MyEyeDr. Pathways Program
FOR OPTOMETRY STUDENTS
Apply now for the opportunity to receive an in-school commitment from MyEyeDr.—and up to $132,300.00 in student loan repayment.¹
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How it Works
1. Apply to the "EYE"mazing Opportunity
Review the MyEyeDr. Pathways Program details. Confirm that it aligns with your professional career objectives, and submit your application.
2. Match With MyEyeDr.
After submitting your MyEyeDr. Pathways Program application, if qualified and selected, you'll receive an in-school commitment from MyEyeDr. to repay up to $132,300.00 of your eligible education loan(s) over a specified period of future employment, per the terms of your employment agreement.¹
3. Sync Your Loans
Once selected, you'll either sync your eligible federal or private education loans.
4. Your Career in Focus
After graduation, you'll officially join MyEyeDr. as a full time doctor, subject to the terms of your employment agreement. Once officially employed, MyEyeDr. will begin making payments to your eligible, synced student loan(s) per the terms of your educational loan repayment agreement.¹
The MyEyeDr. Team
Meet Our Co-Founder and CEO
Who We Are
Our CEO, Sue Downes, co-founded the company in 2001 with one goal in mind — to create a best-in-class patient experience that allows Doctors to focus on care while our Home Office team takes care of the rest. Because our Home Office handles day-to-day operations, Doctors can provide a personalized experience to each and every patient.
MyEyeDr. aims to make healthcare accessible by accepting all insurances and offering an expansive selection of both designer and budget eyewear solutions. We deliver high-quality eye care and eyewear in one seamless experience at each of our 900+ locations.
Meet Our Chief Medical Officer
What We Stand For
MyEyeDr. believes in advocacy for optometry and in the future of the profession. Helping to reduce the financial burden of students completing an optometry education is an example of how MyEyeDr. stands committed to guiding future optometrists through every step of their academic and professional development.
We believe in empowering aspiring optometrists, providing support not just during their educational endeavor, but also as they navigate a successful career path within the dynamic world of eye care.
Hear From Participants
Coming out of school as a new optometrist, it’s incredibly meaningful to know I’ll have a strong team and a supportive community around me ... Instead of worrying about my loans and what comes after graduation, this program has allowed me to focus on becoming the best optometrist I can be
Sofia Isaza '25
I knew that I was interested in optometry and eye care since I was very young, even as a freshman in high school. However, what worried me most and almost kept me from committing to optometry was the cost of optometry school. After being accepted, it took a huge financial burden—the only thing keeping me from optometry—off of my shoulders! I now feel at peace continuing in this journey and very thankful for the Pathways Program and the experience MyEyeDr. has given me.
Daniel Saravia '29
Optometry school is unfortunately expensive, and I often worry about how much of a financial burden this is for my family. Through this program, I can help relieve some of that financial burden and support my family ... just as they supported me in pursuing my dream of becoming an optometrist.
Jessie Young '26
I selected MyEyeDr.’s Pathways Program because it allows me to focus fully on school without worrying about future employment or the weight of student loan debt. That peace of mind has truly made a difference. The staff at MyEyeDr. have been incredibly supportive and encouraging throughout my journey, making me feel valued and excited for my future in optometry. I’m grateful for a program that genuinely invests in students and sets us up for long-term success.
Nathan Redmond '27
MyEyeDr. communicated to me, kept me up to date with all that's going on, and really set before me a way to open up and jump start my career—essentially through the financial freedom that I'll experience with this.
Emily Schott '25
I am truly honored to have been selected for the Pathways Program and felt confident in my decision from the moment I accepted. Every member of the MyEyeDr. team I have encountered thus far exemplify a genuine warmth and authenticity that truly distinguishes themselves from other organizations. There is a clear sense of unity and a shared commitment to their mission of delivering compassionate, community-centered patient care.
Michael Dubien '26
During my interview, I fell in love with the program and felt at home with a company that wanted me to pursue my dreams and give me the added support I need. As I want to go into pediatric optometry, MyEyeDr. offers the opportunity to focus on full scope optometry along with seeing pediatrics. I am super thrilled to be a part of this program and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested.
Rebecca Sutherland '27
Want to talk to someone in the program?
Reach out to Shaughn.Korpalski@myeyedr.com to get connected with a MyEyeDr. Pathways Ambassador.
Contact Us
How to Apply
To apply for future employment and student loan repayments through the MyEyeDr. Pathways Program, you will need to complete the following:
- Video essay (3 min)
- Transcript
- Interview with the MyEyeDr. team
Program selection is not guaranteed and is not determined by Clasp. You must complete each of the above requirements and be formally selected into the program by the employer.
View and complete the MyEyeDr. Pathways Program application at the link below.
ApplyNote: This educational loan repayment application is not an application for a loan, credit, or any other form of financing. If selected, you will receive information on how to sync your eligible student loan(s) for repayment and/or receive information about additional financing opportunities from Clasp.
Who's Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
More questions?
For questions about financing:
Reach out to scholars@clasp.com to learn more.
Contact UsFor questions about MyEyeDr. Pathways Program or careers:
Reach out to Shaughn.Korpalski@myeyedr.com to learn more.
Contact UsFinWise Bank is not affiliated with MyEyeDr. and is not involved in the program selection.
¹ If qualified, selected, and employed by MyEyeDr. for 3 years of employment, MyEyeDr. will pay back up to $132,300.00 toward your eligible, synced student loans in installments via the Clasp platform.
In case of voluntary employment termination or termination with cause, failure to meet the terms of your educational loan repayment agreement, or in the event you choose to leave the program at any time, you are responsible to pay any remaining outstanding amount. You are personally responsible for the financial obligations under your loan agreement(s). Any agreement between you and your employer is entirely separate from your loan obligation(s) and will not in any way offset your obligations to your lender unless payments are made by you or any other party on your behalf.
² Payments made to student loans are considered taxable income on employees' W2, and may be subject to income tax for some or all of the loan payments made by MyEyeDr. on your behalf. You should consult with a tax professional if you have any questions regarding tax consequences of the MyEyeDr. Pathways Program.
Information valid as of January 21, 2026