Dr. Baptiste (Bauer) earned a B.S. in Biology from Fordham University summa cum laude and a Doctorate from the State University of New York College of Optometry with clinical honors in Low Vision. Before joining the Bridgewater team, Dr. B provided full scope optometry and specialty contact lens fitting in private practice for more than two decades, while co-managing patients as a consultant for the TLC Laser Eye Centers. She is proud to have participated in countless community outreach health fairs/vision screenings (pre-school to geriatric) and to continue to advocate for sun & sports protective eyewear as well as nutrition for healthy eyes.
