Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: UNC-Chapel Hill, Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry, Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA, NCSOS, Clinical Certifications & Specialties: , What drives your passion for optometry?: My goal is to provide the best possible care to my patients., How are you helping patients live their best lives?: By building long-term relationships and helping patients understand and feel comfortable with their treatment plan., What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you?: Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients, How are you impacting your local community?: , Hobbies/Interests: Wife, mother of two active girls, riding horses and traveling.

Dr. Shannon Leitenbauer graduated from Emporia State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, then received her Doctorate of Optometry from Northeastern State University College of Optometry in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Upon graduation, she completed her residency in a hospital-based primary eye care/ocular disease clinic at the Veteran’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. In 1998, she began in private practice. Her credentials include being a Certified Optometric Physician and a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Leitenbauer has served in several faculty positions, including Adjunct Faculty of Biology and Anatomy/Physiology at Indian River State College and The New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA. She also was an Adjunct Lecturer for Massachusetts General Hospital’s Nursing Program. Dr. Leitenbauer enjoys serving the community where she lives. She is an active member of the Ft. Pierce Chamber of Commerce, is past president of the Ft. Pierce Downtown Kiwanis Club, has served on the board of directors of the Treasure Coast Food Bank, and has volunteered for the St. Lucie County Big Brothers / Big Sisters program. She resides in Ft. Pierce with her husband, Jony Leitenbauer, and their three children.

Undergraduate education; Carson Newman College, Jefferson City, TN BA degree. Southern College of Optometry Memphis, TN; BS degree and Doctorate 1982, residency in 1983. Inducted as Fellow in American Academy of Optometry in 1991.Professional career; taught at SCO 1983 to1987, private practice Okmulgee, OK 1987 to 1996. Practicing in Albany, GA since 1996, Dr. Leitner and his wife have made it their home. They married in 1982 the day after his graduation from SCO. They have three grown children and are active in Greenbriar Church and Tony’s GYM. His favorite activities are lap swimming and anything related to cars. She instructs various forms of group exercise and fitness.

Undergraduate: University of Houston Downtown, bachelor’s in biology with a minor in Chemistry; Optometry: University of Houston College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association and the Texas Optometry Association. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Therapeutic optometrist and glaucoma specialist. What drives your passion for optometry? I enjoy providing high quality, personalized medical and routine eye exams to patients with whom I genuinely enjoy our interactions in bettering their eye health needs. I also like to both educate my patients and place them at ease so that their experience at MyEyeDr is a two-way dialogue where we both listen and respond in a relaxed setting. Hobbies/interest. Traveling, spreading time with family and listening to music.

Undergraduate Education: Eastern Michigan University 1971. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry 1977; Graduated Magna Cum Laude. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Michigan Optometric Association; Metropolitan Detroit Optometric society. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Diplomate, American Board of Optometry. The reason I became an optometrist is: To gain the ability to make lifelong positive changes to many lives. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Making people more confident about themselves by glasses or contact lenses or surgery. In my spare time, I enjoy: My wife and kids and grandkids, golf and exercise.

Undergraduate Education: Colorado State University. Optometry School: Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing primary care optometry with experience in ocular disease and contact lenses. Hobbies: Guitar, lifting, running, woodworking.

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at Austin Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry Certifications/Awards: Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with his wife, Hiking, Traveling, Running, Watching sports, MMA Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at Austin. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By making sure no one walks out of their eye exam confused. Hobbies/Interests: hiking, traveling, running, watching sports, MMA, spending time with my wife.

Undergraduate Education: Cornell University, BA Economics; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, OD, MS Vision Rehabilitation; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, NC Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Master's Degree in Vision Rehabilitation/ Low Vision, Brilliant Futures Myopia Management Program certification; The reason I became an optometrist is because I grew up in an optometry family spending time at my father's and maternal grandfather's practice in New Jersey. I loved how they were able to help their patients see and educate people about their health. I am a problem solver and I love that optometry allows me to evaluate eye health issues and help people see their best. My favorite part of helping my patients is getting to know my patients and helping them find the best vision solutions for their needs. I have been caring for many of my patients for over 20 years and am thankful for the opportunity to participate in their health and vision care. In my spare time, I love to be outdoors: hiking, biking, enjoying nature. I also enjoy travel and the insight it provides into other cultures. I currently serve on the board of directors of Wayfinders, an organization that provides mentoring, summer camp opportunities and year round enrichment to high achieving low income students in Charlotte. Through Wayfinders, I am mentoring two teenage girls and I am sharing my passion for learning and exploration with them.

Undergraduate Education: University of Tennessee Martin. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry, 1994. Associations: American Optometric Association, Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians. Certifications: Diplomat, American Board of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Dr. Lewis has served patients of all ages in West Tennessee communities since 1994. As a board-certified optometric physician, she cares for a wide range of eye health and vision needs, from glasses and contact lens exams to complicated disease management cases using the fullest scope of optometric practice in Tennessee. Hobbies/Interests: In her spare time, you’ll find Dr. Lewis with her husband of 30+ years, Tim. They will probably be hanging out on their family farm, at the beach, or at church with some of their 4 children, daughters-in-law, and grandkids.

Undergraduate Education: Arcadia University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, and diagnosis and management of ocular diseases. Hollies/Interests: In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children.

Undergraduate Education: The University of Texas at Austin. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing full scope eye care to the community, with emphasis on treatment and management of ocular disease. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, reading, living an active lifestyle.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you?: Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

Undergraduate Education: UNC- Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science in Biology with Minor in Chemistry; Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University; The reason I became an optometrist is because I always considered having a career in healthcare, but I ultimately chose optometry due to enjoying going to my own eye appointments throughout my lifetime. It is great not having shots or high pitch drills at an optometrist’s office! I strive to provide quality eye care to patients as other optometrists have done for me. My favorite part of helping my patients is seeing the smiles and appreciation on my patient's face even with a mask on. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, discovering new food, cooking, scenic walks, and spending time with friends and family.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science in Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering at The Ohio State University. Optometry School: The Ohio State University College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I am helping my patients live their best lives by providing comprehensive eye exams and educating them about their eye health. I like to ensure that I find the best prescription that suits their lifestyle and needs while monitoring for common eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic eye disease. Hobbies/Interests: Playing volleyball, playing piano/guitar, video games, cooking, exploring new cuisines and cultures.

Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry, Memphis Tennessee. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children (5 and over), diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, and diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease. Hobbies/interests: Hiking, fishing, bird watching, cooking, beach trips.

Dr. Lione has been providing top quality eyecare in Northern Virginia for over 20 years. Her passion lies in medical optometry and specialty contact lenses, specifically multi-focal contacts (for the over 40 crowd) and orthokeratology, a custom contact lens worn at night to control the progression of myopia in children and teens. Dr. Lione is honored to have been recognized by her patients and Loudoun Times Mirror as the “Best Eye Doctor” in Loudoun County for the past three years. According to Dr. Lione, “I truly enjoy my profession. It is so impactful to help people see their best and as a result, feel their best. I’ve been a part of this community for over 15 years and have loved getting to know my patients, their children, and their neighbors throughout this journey.” Dr. Lione lives in Loudoun County with her husband, children, and family dog. She enjoys attending her kid’s sporting events, staying in shape, and traveling.

Dr. Liss attended the University of Iowa where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Physiology and a minor in Aging and Longevity Studies. She then received her Doctorate in Optometry from the University of Missouri - St. Louis College of Optometry. On externships, she was trained to diagnose, treat and manage ocular diseases, such as diabetes, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Additionally, she received training in dry eye and contact lens. During her education, she attended Alcon’s Academy for Academic Excellence program in Fort Worth, TX and CooperVision Brilliant Future Graduate program in Chicago, IL. Upon graduation, she received awards for Clinical Excellence in Contact Lens and the Practice Excellence Scholarship. Dr. Liss is also a member of Beta Sigma Kappa, the International Optometric Honor Society. Dr. Liss is a licensed Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. She is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA). Dr. Liss is originally from a small town in Iowa. She moved down to Texas after graduation and enjoys baking, spending time outside, and traveling to new places.

Dr. Loe was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming. He is the son of an optometrist, which is where his passion for optometry began. He attended the University of Wyoming and graduated with a bachelor’s in Physiology. He moved to Phoenix in 2014 to pursue his Doctor of Optometry degree, where he focused on ocular disease and specialty contact lenses on his external rotations. Dr. Loe had great clinical experience at the following external rotation sites: Arizona Eye Institute (Phoenix, AZ); Fort Defiance Indian Health Hospital (Fort Defiance, AZ); Pinecone Vision Center (Sartell, Minnesota); Nationwide Medical Referral Center (Mesa, AZ). Dr. Loe is a member and on the board of directors for the Arizona Optometric Association. He, his wife, and their dog call the North Valley home. Dr. Loe has a passion for patient care and patient education. He enjoys the outdoors, golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: University of South Florida. Optometry School: Midwestern University-Arizona. Certifications/Awards: Clinical Externship Honors, Clinical Excellence Award in Contact Lenses. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By focusing on my patients’ needs and concerns, I can provide a standard of care that is uniquely catered to them. With this positive impact, patients have more of an opportunity to enjoy the wonders of life. Hobbies/Interests: Rollercoaster enthusiast; Community volunteering.

Undergraduate Education: Valparaiso University; BS. Optometry School: Indiana University 1988. Professional Achievements and Associations; IOA/AOA. The reason I became an optometrist is: I am very myopic and as a teenager contact lenses really improved my life. My favorite part of helping my patients is: helping them to live their best lives. In my spare time, I enjoy: Traveling/biking/painting/spending time with my family.