ASHLEIGH YOUNG, O.D. Resident in Ocular Disease and Refractive Surgery                                                                                                                                     

Dr. Ashleigh Young joined Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic and RGB Eye Associates in June 2024 as our Resident Optometric Physician specializing in Ocular Disease and Refractive Surgery. Originally from Plano, TX, Dr. Young is a graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry. During her tenure in optometry school, Dr. Young earned awards for clinical excellence in primary care, contact lens, and ocular disease rotations. She completed externships at Cedar Springs Eye Clinic in Dallas, TX, and Plano Eye Associates in Plano, TX. Dr. Young earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri -Columbia, majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in nutrition. While at university, she served as a residential advisor in the math and science dorm and held
leadership roles as vice president of both the Pre-Optometry and Biochemistry Club.

In her leisure time, Dr. Young enjoys reading and participating in group fitness classes.