Alumni Spotlight: Denise Burns-LeGros, O.D.

Denise Burns-LeGros, O.D. (’05), is a partner at Brevard Vision Care, a major Optometric practice. She leads the cornea and contact lens service, specializing in the treatment of corneal disease.

Burns-LeGros earned a Doctor of Optometry degree in 2005 from NSU’s College of Optometry, where she completed a residency in primary care with an emphasis in cornea and contact lenses. She earned her B.S. in Molecular and Microbiology at the University of Central Florida.

A guest lecturer at NSU’s College of Optometry for several years, Burns-LeGros has earned distinction as a Diplomate in the American Board of Optometry and a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry. She has served as an adjunct professor for two optometric programs and mentored students during their externships at her office.

Burns-LeGros currently serves as the president of the Florida Optometric Association. She is active in many organizations, including the American Optometric Association and the Brevard Optometric Association.

She is the recipient of numerous honors, including the Southeastern Conference of Optometrists’ 2016 Young Optometrist of the Year, and the 2006 Resident of the Year at NSU’s College of Optometry.