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Melissa Z. Petro Od, Mph

Vision Health Program Manager at Lions World Vision Institute

Melissa Z. Petro, OD, MPH, is an accomplished optometrist and private practice owner at Sunset Eye Care in Clearwater, Florida, since June 2023, dedicated to providing eye care services to the community while balancing family growth. Previously, Melissa served as Vision Health Program Manager at Lions World Vision Institute and held multiple roles including Associate Optometrist at Walesby Vision Center and Clinical Director at The LASIK Vision Institute, where responsibilities included managing pre-operative and post-operative care. Melissa has contributed to the Hillsborough Society of Optometrists as a board member, played a significant role in female leadership through the Women In Optometry advisory board, and interned with the American Optometric Association focusing on public health initiatives. Education includes a Doctorate in Optometry and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Nova Southeastern University, complemented by a BS in Biobehavioral Health from Penn State University.

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