Our Doctors

Dr. Nazanin Latifi attended George Mason University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then attended the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, where she earned her Doctor of Optometry degree. Dr. Latifi resides in Northern Virginia, and has enjoyed providing eye care to her patients in MD and VA for the past decade. She is passionate about her career, music, dancing, nature, and spending time with her husband and two kids.

Undergraduate: Indiana University Bloomington Optometry School: Midwestern University, Chicago College of Optometry My goal is to provide a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for patients to receive proper eye care. Building a relationship with the patient is fundamental in diagnosing and treating the patient’s needs. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling with my fiancé, trying new types of foods, and doing yoga.

Undergraduate Education: University of Waterloo. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary eye care. Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, traveling, and exploring new cuisines.

Undergraduate Education: Marshall University Bachelor of Science; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Member WV Association of Optometric Physicians, Member Florida Board of Optometry, Member South Carolina Board of Optometry, Member AOA; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Primary Optometry and Contact Lenses, TMOD; The reason I became an optometrist is to help people of all ages with their vision. As our population ages optometrists need to step up and treat both vision and medical disorders involving the eyes. My favorite part of helping my patients is seeing the same patients year after year and knowing that they trust me with their lifelong vision needs. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, movies, golf, skiing, and spending time with family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: University of South Florida, Biology degree; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association: WV Optometric Physicians Association, Board certified in WV, FL and SC, Readers Choice Optometry practice for 10 years; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: General Optometry including contact lenses and eye pathology; The reason I became an optometrist is because I have an interest in the optics of vision and eye diseases. My favorite part of helping my patients is that makes both the patient and myself happy. In my spare time, I enjoy sunshine, painting, and time with friends and family.

Undergraduate Education: McDaniel College; Optometry School: PCO; Professional Achievements/Associations: FCOVD, FNORA; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Pediatric developmental board certified, board certified in neurological vision rehab; What drives your passion for optometry? Patient interaction. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Treating difficult disorders. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: golf, fishing, travel

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Wichita State University. Optometry School: University of Houston. Certifications/Awards: Therapeutic & Glaucoma Optometrist. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I work with many school-aged children to get the glasses they need to develop appropriate vision as they age into adulthood. My focus is also in ocular diseases, such as diabetic eye care, glaucoma, and specialty contact lens fitting. Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, baking, hiking, traveling.

Undergraduate Education: Pennsylvania State University; Optometry School: Salus University; Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA, DEOA, Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care, Contact Lenses, co-manages ocular pathologies; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

Undergraduate Education: University of Southern Mississippi (B.S. Biology). Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA, TOA (Texas Optometric Association), OAL (Optometry Association of Louisiana). Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Keratoconus, Glaucoma. Hobbies/Interests: Plays tenor Sax with local cover bands, golf.

Undergraduate Education: BS Biology University of Georgia. Optometry School: NOVA Southeastern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Dr. Leary specializes in dry eye treatments, contact lens evaluations, and the treatment of non-surgical eye diseases. He is certified in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease. Dr. Leary enjoys seeing families, children, and positively affecting people's lives by giving them the best possible vision correction. Dr. Leary has volunteered locally with the Lions club and is a co-founder of the Greater Columbus Optometric Association where he serves as president. He is a Georgia native. Hobbies/Interests: He enjoys time spent with his family, enjoys nature, sports and working on mechanical things.

Undergraduate Education: Attended UNC-CH. Optometry School: Received OD degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Provide comprehensive eye care to children and adults including eyeglass and contact lens corrections, addressing acute medical eye problems and injuries, and management of ocular complications of general systemic medical conditions. Hobbies/Interest: Enjoy boating, fishing, camping, and other travel with family and Willie our black lab.

Dr. Lee completed his undergraduate studies at The University of Texas at Austin in 2002. He then pursued his lifelong passion of being an optometrist and graduated from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico College of Optometry in 2008. Afterward, he moved to New Jersey and completed a residency program in ocular disease and primary care at the Eye Care Center of New Jersey in 2009. Dr. Lee enjoys being active and likes to play basketball and tennis.

Dr. Nyok “Alan” Lee, O.D. is a licensed Optometric Glaucoma specialist and is therapeutically certified. He graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and earned his Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry. During his clinical education, he completed his externships at Veterans Affairs and Codman Square Community Health Center where he gained valuable experience in diagnosing and management of various ocular diseases including cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. He also completed his primary care rotation with EyeTrends in the Woodlands and a cornea and specialty contact lens rotation with Global Vision Rehabilitation Center in Miami. Dr. Lee’s clinical interest is in the application of specialty contact lenses in the treatment of various corneal and ocular surface conditions including keratoconus, post-surgical corneas, and dry eyes. He also believes that having a healthy vision from an early age is key to success and enjoys working with the pediatric population. Dr. Lee applies a relaxed demeanor in patient encounters to foster a friendly doctor/patient interaction. Dr. Lee is recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Eye Doctors. In this free time, Dr. Lee enjoys longboarding, traveling, and spending time with his dogs. He considers Houston his home and enjoys exploring new aspects that the city continues to offer.

Undergraduate Education: UTSA- Biology. Optometry School: University of Houston. Professional Achievements/Associations: TOA, AOA, BCOA. What drives your passion for optometry? The feeling that we get to help to make our patients see and feel better. Getting to have a personal connection with patients and their families. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Giving them the best eye care possible. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Providing the best care possible, by offering patients newest and most appropriate eye care solutions for them. Hobbies/Interests: fishing, traveling, and spending time with family.

Undergraduate Education: University of South Florida. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I still truly LOVE providing the best vision and medical care possible so that no one misses out on anything in life due to poor sight. Hobbies/Interests: I am an avid outdoorsman. I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and guests, on our farm and preserve, where we raise horses, whitetail deer, antelope, and other animals.

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.