Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: BS Neuroscience from Brigham Young University- Provo, UT Optometry School: OD from Southern College of Optometry- Memphis, TN Certifications/Awards: Residency in Refractive and Ocular Surgery from Toyos Clinic and Southern College of Optometry- Memphis, TN OD licensure in MI, MD, PA, VA Hobbies/Interests: Living on a farm with my wife and our two children. Playing the organ for our church and the piano for our choir. Training in martial arts with my children.

Undergraduate Education: University of South Florida. Optometry School: Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? My goal is to provide personalized eye care. I hope to educate on the different elements comprising vision and ocular health. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband and 2 dogs. I enjoy reading and have recently started collecting common house plants.

Undergraduate Education: UNC Chapel Hill; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Optometric Preceptor; What drives your passion for optometry? Teaching students and caring for patients in the process. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: Sports swimming skiing biking as well as the arts

Undergraduate Education: Michigan State University. Optometry School: Michigan College of Optometry. Ocular Disease Residency at the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? My goal is to provide quality eye care through a welcoming and personalized experience at each visit. Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family and friends, watching sports, summers at the lake.

Undergraduate Education: Millersville University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association & Pennsylvania Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Clinical rotation in pediatrics. What drives your passion for optometry? Experiencing the benefits of vision therapy as a child developed my interest in the field of optometry. I now look forward to helping my patients attain optimal visual health and care. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Understanding patients' goals, careers and hobbies so that we can work together to find the best plan of care. Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, friends, and vacationing at the beach!

Undergraduate Education: North Carolina State University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1996. The reason I became an optometrist is: helping people. My favorite part of helping my patients is: helping people be healthier and seeing their best. In my spare time, I enjoy: Needlework, Knitting, Reading.

Undergraduate Education: University of Kentucky Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry Certifications/Awards: N/A How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children. I love optometry because of the unique way we can fix patients’ visual needs and provide a positive experience for them. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, traveling, serving at church and spending time with friends and family

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University BS in Nutrition Science. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, medically based optometry focused on diabetic eye health, glaucoma treatment and management, early detection and treatment for macular degeneration, dry eye treatments utilizing available technology, and contact lens fitting including myopia management contact lenses. Hobbies/Interests: crocheting, movies, spending time with my family and dogs.

Undergraduate Education: UNC-Chapel Hill; Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with Honors; Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Optometry School: University of Alabama, School of Optometry, 1999; Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society; Ocular Disease Residency, 2000. Professional Achievements and Associations: NCOS; AOA; Board member, "Hope in Sight”; nonprofit organization for financial assistance for advanced dry eye treatment; Board member, Duplin County Board of Health. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Ocular Disease Residency; Primary care optometry with emphasis on management of ocular disease, with special interest in glaucoma; Contact lens service; Referrals and co-management of ocular disease, cataract surgery and Lasik. The reason I became an optometrist is: The eye is such an amazing structure! It is a joy to be able to apply my love of biology and of helping others daily. My favorite part of helping my patients is: The sense of fulfillment and satisfaction gained in being able to help others through my optometric training. In my spare time, I enjoy: I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children, snow skiing, boating, enjoying the beach and being active in my church.

Johnathan, born and raised in Nederland, TX has made Pearland his home for the last 10 years. Dr. Brown is the former owner of Pearland Vision Center. Johnathan received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2012 and is also an alumnus of the Aggie class of 2008. Dr. Brown is board-certified in all aspects of Optometry; he enjoys working with everyone in your family, from children who need the best possible vision for school to the more mature patients requiring Diabetic eye exams and more. Dr. Brown's specialties include foreign body removal, contact lens evaluations, and dry eye disease. He is also a sports vision therapist with specific golf expertise in putting as a Putt Doctor Associate. His professional interests include a specialty in therapeutic glaucoma treatment & future advances in technology. Dr. Brown can conduct eye exams in English and Spanish and is eager for his patients to help him gain fluency. Dr. Brown is married to Dr. Jobeth Brown, a local Pediatrician. They have two beautiful young daughters, Isla and Zoe, and a whole host of animals, including one dog and three cats. In his spare time, Johnathan enjoys spending time with family, playing golf, and playing video games. Give us a call to come in and meet our doctor today!

Undergraduate Education: Xavier University of Louisiana; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: National Optometric Association, Georgia Optometric Association; What drives your passion for optometry? I strive to give each and every patient the very best care possible in order to make a positive impact on their lives. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By ensuring they receive optimal care. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring that each patient is highly satisfied and happy. How are you impacting your local community? My goal is to bring awareness to the field of optometry to underserved communities. Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, Kayaking

A native of Latrobe, Dr. Brownfield attended Saint Vincent College in Latrobe where he was awarded a Bachelors of Science in biology. Following graduation, he then went on to The Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia where he earned a degree in Vision Science followed by Doctor of Optometry. While practicing at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, Dr. Brownfield was awarded Certificates of Clinical Excellence in both Primary and Pediatric eye care. While away from the office, Dr. Brownfield enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his wife and three children.

Undergraduate Education: Cumberland College Williamsburg, KY. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. Certifications/Awards: Beta sigma kappa honors society, Pediatric vision award, Cumberland College Lady Indians basketball team member, AOA /TOA member. Hobbies/Interests: Loves spending time with family, horseback riding, swimming, and basketball.

Undergraduate Education: Kentucky Wesleyan College, Optometry School: Indiana University, Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association and Indiana Optometric Association, Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care, Contact Lenses, Ocular Disease, What drives your passion for optometry?: , How are you helping patients live their best lives?: I was born and raised in Terre Haute so I am thankful that I can have a positive impact on my community's vision and health., 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?: I am involved in my local optometry society and volunteer giving eye exams at the Special Olympics held in our community., Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, shopping, traveling, and playing and watching tennis.

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University- Bloomington; Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Member of the AOA, IOA, and local Stonebelt Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care Optometry across all age groups; What drives your passion for optometry? Helping my patients to understand their eye health and make informed decisions regarding treatment options. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye care and establishing treatment plans tailored specifically to my patients' needs and lifestyles. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: Baking, cooking, playing video games, traveling, and spending time with my husband, Justin

Undergraduate Education: University of WI-Parkside, BS Life Sciences. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry, 1989. The reason I became an optometrist is: to help others enjoy the beauty of the world that surrounds us! My favorite part of helping my patients is: educating them about their vision, providing them with solutions, and being part of their success stories! In my spare time, I enjoy: Practicing yoga, landscaping my yard (love hydrangeas), and spending time w/ loved ones.

Dr. Reema Bhagat is a graduate of the University of Illinois - Chicago and studied optometry at Nova Southeastern University. She loves educating patients on how to keep their eyes healthy and what they can do to ensure they achieve their best possible vision. In her spare time, Dr. Bhagat enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and trying new foods and wines.

Dr. Chandler Bryant attended Rhodes College and is also a graduate of the Southern College of Optometry. He enjoys helping patients understand and take part in their own eye health. In his free time, this Grizzlies fan loves watching and attempting to play sports. Dr. Bryant also enjoys playing the guitar and discovering new music.

Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University; Professional Achievements and Associations: Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, Member of Maryland Optometric Association, Associate member of the North Carolina Optometric Society, Member of American Optometric Association, Member of the National Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Residency Trained in Ocular Disease, Primary Care Optometry; The reason I became an optometrist is because I derive great joy in being able to combine my love of science and passion for helping others. I love being able to play an integral role in serving as the primary eye provider of my patients, addressing their visual and ocular needs, and providing education to understand their eye health. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, working out, hiking, and spending time with wonderful husband and family. My favorite part of helping my patients is having the ability to transform one’s way of viewing the world and their interaction by way of visual correction. It’s purely satisfying being able to witness the immediate gratification that’s achieved, whenever I demonstrate my patients customized prescription to correct their visual error. Additionally, I enjoy interacting with each patient and providing quality patient centered care.

Undergraduate Education: Colgate University; Optometry School: Salus University; Professional Achievements/Associations: Founding member of Spectrum eyecare ( 1st OD MD network), Scored 4th highest score in the country on competency exam; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Complicated vision disorders, Cornea, Keratoconus; What drives your passion for optometry? I love caring for patients suffering from more complex eye eye disorders. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I provide the latest information and technology regarding contacts lenses, eyewear, nutraceuticals and surgical treatment. 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? I am involved in free eye screenings in my community. Hobbies/Interests: Golf, kayaking, biking, traveling and being a grandfather.