MEET MANDY CANSLER

Mandy began her career in ophthalmology career in 1999.

Her passions include clinical training as well as mentoring ophthalmic leaders.

After obtaining her COA in 2000, she has worked in various ophthalmic sub-specialities including retina, oculoplastics, peds, refractive, and glaucoma. She has served patients in the clinic as a work-up tech, lead clinician, surgical assist, and surgery scheduler. These experiences allowed her to understand the patient's experience from the beginning of the encounter to the postoperative outcome.

Mandy transitioned into leadership in 2012. In 2014, Mandy attained her COT, followed by her COE in 2021, and her OSC and COMT in 2022. She currently serves as the Chief Clinical Officer where she operationally oversees the clinical department, contact lens department, and surgery scheduling teams at Graystone Eye in Hickory, North Carolina.

In addition to providing continuing education opportunities for clinicians through Eye Tech Training, Mandy loves sharing her passion of ophthalmology with others via writing leadership articles as well as presenting at regional and national conferences.

Mandy is an active member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators and Ophthalmic World Leaders. She currently serves on the Administrators Beginner's Circle through the ASOA to mentor new leaders in ophthalmology.

She conducts many of our online courses, including training in administrative and call center skills and clinical skills. She is passionate about her journey as a leader and strives to positively influence others.

Mandy is based in Hickory, North Carolina