Dr. Lutz is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, and the Chief of Ophthalmology at Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital. She is originally from Long Island (go, Yankees!), and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. She then completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery, followed by a specialty internship in ophthalmology at Long Island Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Lutz finished a research fellowship in comparative ophthalmology at The Ohio State University and then went on to complete her Residency in Comparative Ophthalmology at The Ohio State University, where she was Chief Resident. Dr. Lutz holds a Master of Science in Comparative Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University, with an emphasis in Comparative Ophthalmology. Dr. Lutz is board-certified in veterinary ophthalmology through the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ACVO) and has been awarded a Maintenance of Diplomate Certification through the ACVO. Dr. Lutz is published in both veterinary and human ophthalmology journals. She received the ACVO clinical award at Cornell University and was awarded a highly coveted ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation Resident Research Award Grant while at The Ohio State University. Dr. Lutz was awarded the Best Clinical Research Award on two occasions at The Ohio State University Advances in Veterinary Medicine College Research Day, as well as The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center Service Award.