Dr. Dristi Bhandari

Dr. Dristi Bhandari joins Access Eye with a strong foundation in ocular primary care and a growing passion for advanced disease management. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Salus University’s Pennsylvania College of Optometry, where she trained extensively in primary eye care, contact lenses, pediatrics, dry eye management, and ocular disease. Through clinical rotations in OD/MD practices, a glaucoma specialty clinic, and the Veterans Affairs system, Dr. Bhandari gained hands-on experience managing conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration.

Trilingual in English, Nepali, and Hindi, Dr. Bhandari is known for her warmth, excellent communication skills, and ability to build meaningful connections with patients. She enjoys working in a collaborative team environment and is committed to delivering personalized, high-quality eye care. Beyond the clinic, she is excited to settle in Fredericksburg near her family and contribute to the community she now calls home.