Dr. Slayden joined Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers in 2018 as a consultative optometrist upon completion of the 13-month post-doctoral training in ocular disease. Originally from Hebron, KY, Dr. Slayden graduated with honors from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN, after attending the University of Kentucky for his undergraduate degree in mathematics. While attending SCO, he was awarded for clinical excellence. During Dr. Slayden’s residency training, he became extremely proficient in the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disease, dry eye disease, retinal disease, as well as the complexities of pre-and post-operative cataract, corneal and LASIK surgeries.