Dr. Previl graduated Cum Laude in 2008 with a Bachelors of Science in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. While pursuing his doctor of optometry degree at IAUPR School of Optometry, Dr. Previl received the Praying Hand Honor in 2010, the Lions Club Service Award in 2011, and the John Harris Medal of Honor in 2012. Dr. Previl completed a Residency in Ocular Disease and Pathology at SouthEast Eye Specialists in 2013.
Following his residency, Dr. Previl joined SouthEast Eye Specialists as a consultative optometrist. In addition to his position at SouthEast Eye Specialists, Dr. Previl serves as Mission Director of Every Eye Will See Him Ministries, Inc. and is very active in his church. He has previously served as a French translator and is fluent in Creole, French, Spanish and English.
Dr. Previl is an active member of the American Optometric Association and VOSH International (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity). Born in Haiti, Dr. Previl was adopted at the age of 10 and raised by an American missionary family in Haiti. He came to the United States to attend college. Dr. Previl enjoys participating in medical mission trips, exercising, playing soccer and rugby, and spending his time with family and friends.
“While on a medical mission trip to Haiti in 2007, I witnessed a miracle performed by an optometrist. A woman in her early 50’s who thought she was cursed with poor vision for life, gained back her vision in less than 10 minutes with a pair of spectacles. At that moment I decided to become an optometrist. I chose optometry because of the immediate impact I can have in people’s lives. Helping people is a passion of mine especially in the underserved areas. Optometry gives me the tools I need to serve and bring sight to the underserved population of Haiti.” -Dr. Luckson Previl
Professional Profile
Undergraduate
Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas
Bachelor of Science, 2008
Optometry School
IAUPR School of Optometry, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Doctor of Optometry, 2012
Residency
SouthEast Eye Specialists, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Ocular Disease and Pathology, 2013