Dr. Charnetski is a native of Kingston, PA and received her undergraduate degree in psychology concentrating in behavioral medicine from Wilkes University. She received her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She has been in practice since 2001 and completed a fellowship at Bucci Laser Vision, then spent her next 20 years at Northeastern Eye Institute.
Dr. Charnetski has been involved in various research projects and pre-market studies for ocular pharmaceutical agents and contact lenses for companies including Allergan, Vistakon, and CIBA Vision. She has co-authored several papers which have been presented at national Optometry and Ophthalmology meetings. She completed Contact Lens Innovations Training at the Vision Care Institute in Jacksonville, FL. She has also been a Clinical Examiner for several years for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.
Community involvement is extremely important to Dr. Charnetski. She serves on the Board of Trustees at Wilkes University and the Board of Directors for the Wilkes University Alumni Association and Step By Step, Inc., which provides support services to intellectually disabled individuals. She has held various executive positions on each Board, is a member of numerous committees, and is a guest speaker and student mentor. Dr. Charnetski received the esteemed Wilkes University Colonel Blazer, which is presented to individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to Wilkes University and the larger community. She also received the Times Leader 40 Under Forty award and is a proud lifelong member of the Kosciuszko Foundation, which promotes and preserves Polish culture throughout the world. She is an advocate for animal welfare and adoption and has been a long-time volunteer for Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge in Dallas, PA.
Dr. Charnetski specializes in ocular disease, including glaucoma and macular degeneration management, diabetic eye care, and anterior segment disease. When she is not caring for patients, she enjoys hiking, traveling, working out, reading, and volunteering for Blue Chip Farm. She resides in Shavertown with her husband, Paul Shiber and 4 rescue dogs.
