Dr. Andy Yaryan was born and raised in Connersville, IN. He attended Indiana University, obtaining his bachelors degree in Biology in 2004, and his doctorate in optometry in 2008. Upon completion of his degree, he returned back to Connersville and joined a small optometric practice. He then purchased the practice and has since taken the business 5 times the original size in less than 10 years.

Dr. Yaryan has lectured on business topics and practice management throughout parts of Indiana and Ohio, and has a special interest in mentoring and coaching optometry students, as well as team members and doctors. He is married to Amanda, and has two daughters, Ruby and Maggie. He is currently pursuing his private pilot certificate and is restoring a 1974 Corvette.