We were so happy to announce earlier this summer that Dr. Rosinski has joined our practice. Now that he’s had a chance to settle in, we thought we’d do a little Q&A so that our patients can get to know him better. Read through to learn more about his not-so-secret second career!
Why did you decide to become an optometrist? I decided to become an optometrist due in large part to my optometrist growing up…Dr. Cary Kazdan. I have always been interested in the medical field and working with people, but I wasn’t sure which route I wanted to go. Since I am very nearsighted, I had to see Dr. Kazdan every 6 months. I came to see that being an optometrist was a great profession where you could make a difference. He has really been an integral part of my career and still mentors me to this day.
Do you have an optometric special interest? I would say my biggest interest is in contact lenses. I love fitting the patient who was told they couldn’t wear contacts for various reasons: whether from high astigmatism, high prescription, dry eye or other issues. Contacts have opened up a whole new world to me as an athlete, and I want everyone to experience how amazing they can be. I also fit contacts on patients that have corneal disease or irregularities. We have new contact lenses called scleral lenses that have really made a huge impact on the lives of many.
Why did you move to C’ville and what do you like best so far? I moved to Charlottesville from Rochester, NY, for the beautiful mountains, the more moderate climate, the cultural richness, and the ability to join a great practice. I love exploring the area, trying new restaurants and meeting new people.
How are your new co-workers at Crozet Eye Care? I would say I have a great relationship with the women at Crozet Eye Care. I am the only guy in the office, so I get to take the brunt of the jokes but, hey, I can dish it back, as well. I have really enjoyed the first few months and can only imagine more fun times to come!
Let’s shift gears a bit and talk about your other career. In addition to being an Optometrist, I am also a national caliber Professional triathlete. I am in the middle of my first Pro season, and it is going very well. I just had my best finish back in the middle of August at Ironman Timberman 70.3 where I finished 7th overall and 3rd American losing to a few international stars.
How did you get into racing? How do you balance work and training? I have been racing triathlons for about 6 years now, but I got serious about the sport three years ago after graduating from optometry school. It was hard to train while in school with the intense course load. I ran cross country and track all through high school and college, and after running competitively for a number of years, I decided to take a little break from running and started cycling. Then after knowing how to cycle and run, I thought a triathlon would be something fun to do. After taking part in my first one, I was hooked!