Fred Farias III

Background

III, Fred Farias was born on February 9, 1957 in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States. Son of Fred F. and Mamie (Avila) F.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication, University Texas, 1980; Bachelor of Science in Biology, Southern College Optometry, Memphis, 1985; OD, Southern College Optometry, Memphis, 1987.

Career

Technical manager professional services, Bausch & Lomb, Inc., Rochester, New York, 1988; president, owner, 20/20 Vision Care, Inc., McAllen, Texas, since 1988. International lecturer and professional consultant to major contact lense manufacturers.

Achievements

• Fred Farias III has been listed as a noteworthy Optometrist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors RGV chapter American Cancer Society, McAllen, since 1991, Arthritis Foundation, McAllen, since 1991. Active Leadership McAllen Class IX, member steering board directors, 1993. Member American Optometric Association (National Optometric Recognition award 1991, contact lens section, sports vision section, low vision section), Texas Optometric Association (specialties committee 1990-1991, board directors 1993), Rio Grande Valley Optometric Society (vice president 1990-1991).

Connections

Father:

Fred F. F.

Mother:

Mamie (Avila) F.