Riya Paranthan, O.D., is a licensed optometric physician with advanced clinical expertise in ocular disease, surgical co-management, dry eye therapy and neuro-ophthalmic conditions.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Kentucky (2009), where she graduated magna cum laude with high honors and was an Honors Program scholar. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree with clinical honors from Salus University in 2014.

Paranthan serves as vice chair of the Washington State Board of Optometry, following gubernatorial appointments in 2022 and 2025. Nationally, she is chairperson of the Review Committee for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (2023–2026).

Her professional leadership includes service as president of the Salus University Alumni Board, Advisory Panel Member for Women in Optometry, regional leader with the Professional Eye Care Associates of America  and contributing author for Review of Optometric Business. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, reading, traveling, baking and spending time with her family.