Dr. Perrino received his undergraduate degree from Villanova University and later his doctorate in Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1990. He spent over 30 years practicing Optometry, most of which has been spent at his private practice in the diverse inner city of New Haven, Connecticut. He has a passion for diagnosing and treating glaucoma and also lectures to other doctors on the subject. Interestingly, Nigeria has perhaps the highest prevalence of glaucoma in the world.
He considers his greatness accomplishments that of being a husband and a father of 3 children. He also has been very active with activities at his Parish including a music ministry, bible studies, preparing catechumens and serving as a Eucharistic minister for over 15 years. Outside of work and family life his favorite pastimes are fishing, golf and chess.