Meet Our optometrists

Dr. Dobson is originally from the Kansas City, Kansas area as well as Lake Ozark, Missouri. However, he, his wife Krissy, and their kids have made Austin their home and are excited to be serving this community.

Dr. Dobson graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with his Bachelors of Arts degree in Biology and went on to complete his Doctorate at the University of Houston College of Optometry. He participated in special studies including pediatrics, glaucoma, and complex contact lenses at UHCO. Dr. Dobson interned at Texan Eye Care in Austin, Texas, working primarily with LASIK and cataract surgery management. His second internship was done at Vision Centers and he began practicing in Bee Cave shortly after.

He enjoys pediatric optometry as well as advanced contact lens fitting.

In his free time, Dr. Dobson is very active with his wife and two children. He enjoys traveling, exercising and exploring all the great things about Austin and the Hill Country.

Licensure:

• Licensed in Texas as Therapeutic Optometrist Licensed in Texas as Optometric Glaucoma Specialist

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts at the University of Missouri-Kansas City
• Doctor of Optometry at the University of Houston College of Optometry

Memberships:

• Member of the Central Texas Optometric Society
• Member of the Texas Optometric Association
• Member of the American Optometric Association
• Member of the BSK Honors Society
• Member of the Gold Key International Optometric Honors Society

His specialties include: LASIK, Specialty Contact Lens Fittings, Dry Eye Syndrome, Fashionable Glasses, Eye Disease Treatments

Dan McQueen, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Optometry in 1984. He also earned his undergraduate degree in Biology after completing studies at Colorado State University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Following optometry school, Dr. McQueen served as Chief of the Optometry Clinic at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico.

Dr. McQueen is an active member in the American Optometric Association, the Texas Optometric Association, and the Central Texas Optometric Society. His special fields of interest include LASIK and cataract surgery co-management along with contact lens fitting.

While having his vision tested as a child following a minor eye injury, it was discovered that he needed glasses. As soon as Dr. McQueen put the glasses on, he realized that he could see everything much more clearly. He says remembering this experience helped him with his decision to become an optometrist. Dr. McQueen has been practicing optometry since 1984, and he stills finds great enjoyment in being able to give patients who have been suffering with poor vision their own Wow! moment when they experience improved vision for the first time.

In his free time away from the office, Dr. McQueen enjoys working on home improvement and renovation projects.

Shelly Collins, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry magna cum laude from the University of Houston’s College of Optometry in 1993. She also earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology magna cum laude while attending the University of Houston. She was a member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, and Beta Sigma Kappa, the International Optometric Honor Society.

Dr. Collins has been practicing optometry since 1993 and specializes in LASIK, corneal cross-linking, and cataract surgical co management, as well as glaucoma treatment, myopia control, and specialty contact lenses. She is a Therapeutic Optometrist and Certified Glaucoma Specialist who is active in the American Optometric Association, the Texas Optometric Association, the Central Texas Optometric Society, and Equality Texas.

Dr. Collins loves helping people, and her career in optometry gives her the opportunity to do so in a very impactful way. She believes good vision is one of our most important senses, and she finds it extremely rewarding to help patients maintain good ocular health and vision. She always enjoys the excitement and look of joy on her patients’ faces when they see clearly for the first time!

In her free time outside of the office, Dr. Collins enjoys photography as a hobby and stays active outdoors by hiking and kayaking.

Alexandra Nelson, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of The Incarnate Word’s Rosenberg School of Optometry as part of the inaugural graduating class in 2013. In addition, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology in 2008 from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Nelson’s optometric training included practicing at the VA Outpatient Clinic in Viera, Florida, with a concentration in glaucoma management and ocular disease.

A native Texan, Dr. Nelson has been practicing optometry since 2013, and her special fields of interest include contact lenses and ocular disease. Dr. Nelson chose a career in optometry to provide patients with the same positive experiences she had with her optometrist when she was growing up. She finds it very rewarding to help her patients achieve their clearest vision possible, and she also enjoys educating them about their visual health.

In her time away from the office, Dr. Nelson enjoys spending time with her family and friends, listening to live music at local concerts, and working on her photography. In addition, she can often be found outdoors hiking the Greenbelt or cheering on her University of Texas Longhorn teams.

Dr. Freeman fits a variety of contact lenses, provides diagnoses and treatment of eye diseases and disorders, like eye infections, allergies, and dry eye. She provides diabetic eye exams and co-manages cataract and refractive procedures. Dr. Freeman always wants to help others see their best, just as her childhood optometrist helped her see her best. As a young student, she struggled to see the board in the classroom. Her dad took her to the town optometrist, and she was astounded by how the doctor cleared her blurry world up with glasses. Her optometrist became her hero, and Dr. Freeman wants to be the same for her patients.

When Dr. Freeman isn’t caring for patients, she enjoys getting her steps in on a good walking trail, listening to music, trying new recipes, and spending time with family.

Dr. Zamora is a native of Marksville, Louisiana. She has practiced optometry in Louisiana and throughout the Greater Austin area while co-founding Advanced Eye Care & Surgery. Dr. Zamora comes from a family of eye care professionals- her father, who practiced optometry for over 35 years; her sister, an ophthalmologist; and another sister who is an optometrist. Dr. Zamora received a B.S. degree from Tulane University and graduated from the University of Houston College of Optometry. She completed an externship program at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Naval Hospital in Parris Island, South Carolina. There, she conducted procedures in a refractive surgery study to determine its safety and efficacy for naval aviators. She and her husband, Dr. Javier Zamora, have practiced together since 2002.

Dr. Zamora was the recipient of a Legislative Academic Scholarship for four years at Tulane University. She is a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society, the Texas Optometric Association, the Louisiana State Association of Optometrists, the American Optometric Association, and is a past president of the Central Texas Optometric Society. Dr. Zamora is licensed in both Texas and Louisiana as a Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. She is an active member of the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Ware was graduated Magna cum Laude from the University of Houston College of Optometry and is a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honor society. Dr. Ware is active in various optometric organizations, including the American Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association, and Central Texas Optometric Society (serving as Treasurer 2001-2002 and Secretary 2000).

Dr. Ware has practiced optometry in the Austin/Round Rock area since 1998. Dr. Ware is dedicated to providing the best eye care for your family.

Dr. Annie Chan is an ophthalmologist who is fellowship-trained in cornea and refractive surgery. For the past 4 years she was privileged to be an Assistant Professor at UT Health San Antonio, which not only allowed her to care for the residents of San Antonio and surrounding South Texas but also to teach and train ophthalmology residents and other medical professionals in the art of medicine and eye care. She enjoyed learning from her colleagues and from those whom she taught. Although Dr. Chan is a native of Austin, her educational pursuits took her from the West to East coasts. After completing a rigorous residency program in Ophthalmology at the Dean McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma City, OK in 2012, she found a passion for treating corneal and external diseases and was selected to stay on as a fellow to train in Cornea, cataract, refractive surgery, and external disease.

Dr. Chan provides comprehensive eye care with a special interest in collagen crosslinking, the latest corneal transplantation techniques such as DMEK and treatment of dry eyes and other ocular surface diseases. She is also a leading surgeon in laser cataract surgery and offers the most up-to-date intraocular lens choices.

She is delighted to be back in her hometown as an eye physician and surgeon to serve with excellence and dedication to her patients. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and enjoys photography, hiking, and acoustic guitar.

Dr. Labbe earned a Bachelor of Science degree and Medical Degree from Louisiana State University. He then completed a transitional internship at Austin Medical Education Program followed by an ophthalmology residency at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. His glaucoma fellowship was completed at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Labbe also served as a clinical instructor where he taught glaucoma and cataract surgery techniques to residents. He has presented his clinical research at national meetings and is the author of three textbook chapters in internationally recognized textbooks. Dr. Labbe is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Labbe specializes in medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. He also provides comprehensive eye exams as well as diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions and diseases of the eye. In his spare time, Dr. Labbe enjoys biking, boating, and spending time with his family.

Dr. Sean Paul grew up in south Texas. After graduating near the top of his class, he was accepted into the highly prestigious Business Honors Program (BHP) at The University of Texas at Austin. During college, he was named Student of the Year by the Cactus Yearbook and awarded Outstanding Business Senior upon graduation. He took an active role in the Austin community with both The Arc of Capital Area and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas during his time as a part of the community service organizations Texas Cowboys and Texas Blazers. He moved onto medical school in San Antonio, where he served as Class President at The University of Texas Medical School for four years. After medical school, he completed a rigorous internship in surgery, medicine, and pediatrics in Fort Worth, Texas at John Peter Smith Hospital. He then completed his ophthalmology surgical residency training at the highly regarded Dean McGee Eye Institute. During residency, Dr. Paul was then chosen from a highly competitive field of applicants to train for two years as an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) Fellow (less than 20% of applicants chosen each year). Under the mentorship of Dr. Gerald Harris, world renowned Orbital and Oculofacial surgeon and past editor of Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, and a team of amazing mentors he completed his ASOPRS fellowship at the prestigious Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He pursued further elective training in cosmetic surgery of the eyelids and face in Miami, Beverly Hills, and the greater Chicago area and is thrilled to return to his home in Texas. Dr. Paul is a board certified surgeon by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) and a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). Dr. Paul specializes in eyelid and facial plastic (cosmetic and reconstructive) surgery. He uses a blended approach of non-surgical treatments and surgery, including minimal incision techniques, to provide the best patient care. Dr. Paul has authored numerous scientific articles. He has been invited to speak at many national and international meetings including Lake Como, Italy and Sydney, Australia. He has returned home to Texas and now practices Oculofacial Plastic Surgery in Austin, Texas.

Dr. David Gay decided to become a surgeon at the age of eight. During his high school years he began doing rotations in hospitals and scrubbing in to observe surgeries first hand. As soon as he was eighteen he trained as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). He did his undergraduate training at the University of Utah successfully completing a double major in Exercise Physiology and German Literature. Dr. Gay spent a couple years during and after college doing research in pancreatic cancer. During medical school at the Medical College of Virginia Dr. Gay was exposed to a short rotation with an oculoplastic surgeon and he immediately knew that he had found his calling. He did his ophthalmology training at the Medical College of Georgia, and then was selected for a prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellowship at the Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. He was trained by Drs. Hirschbein and Karesh.

Dr. Gay is a board-certified surgeon by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) and a candidate member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS).

Dr. Gay sees patients at multiple locations. Online appointment scheduling is not available for Dr. Gay. Please call 512-642-5050 to schedule an appointment. Please ask to be seen at the Round Rock office.

Dr. Marquis received his M.D. and Ph.D from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center after completing his thesis work in Neuroscience at Rockefeller University of New York. His Ophthalmology Residency and Glaucoma Fellowship training were also completed at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Marquis is a Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology. He focuses on sight-saving early detection and treatment of glaucoma, and the restoration of visual function and clarity utilizing premium intraocular lens implants such as ReSTOR® and AcrySOF® Toric during cataract surgery.

Dr. Marquis uses the latest technologies, including optical coherence tomography (OCT) and Heidelberg retinal tomography (HRT) to diagnose and treat glaucoma and to prevent vision loss. He offers the safest and most effective medical, laser (selective laser trabeculoplasty, or SLT), and surgical therapies available for glaucoma management. Surgical options include canaloplasty, trabeculectomy, and tube-shunt placement as well as experimental devices available through the several FDA clinical trials for which he is an investigator.

As glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States and worldwide, Dr. Marquis is a staunch advocate of research and development. Advancing new therapies aimed at preventing vision loss secondary to glaucoma, Dr. Marquis served as an investigator in two recent FDA clinical trials that involve two entirely new classes of glaucoma medication. These new surgical and medical research therapies add to the expanding armamentarium of glaucoma treatment that offers new promise and hope for the more than four million Americans with the eye disease.

Dr. Tom Walters is, for more than a decade, the most experienced eye surgeon in central Texas. The exceptional results enjoyed by his patients have led to wide recognition of his surgical skills. Austin-area eye doctors and their patients choose Dr. Walters as their consulting surgeon more often than any other surgeon, and he has been the eye surgeon of choice for many Austin-area doctors and their families.

Dr. Walters’ dedication to excellence has helped drive the development of new and advanced treatments in LASIK, cataract, and lens implant surgeries using the most up-to-date equipment, devices, and surgical techniques, including Custom Wavefront LASIK and new Accommodating Lens Implants. Central Texas patients who choose Dr. Walters as their surgeon realize the benefits of his attention to detail, unmatched expertise, and innovative techniques that allow the successful treatment of even the most difficult cases.

Dr. Walters is internationally recognized in the field of ophthalmology. He has published articles in all the major ophthalmic medical journals, has lectured to international medical audiences on three continents, and serves as a research and development advisor to the largest ophthalmic companies.

Dr. Walters is actively sought by global ophthalmic pharmaceutical and device companies for his experience and expertise in applying and proving innovative new technologies in ophthalmology. He has been instrumental in the advancement of ophthalmic sciences by serving as principal investigator for over 150 FDA clinical research protocols over the past 15 years, including studies in refractive surgery, ophthalmic devices, products and pharmaceuticals. Dr. Walters’ dedication to the development of ophthalmic knowledge is evidenced by his frequent invitations to author and edit publications and manuscripts for ophthalmology journals and to lecture and present results of research at medical symposia.

Dr. Walters is president and senior partner of Texan Eye Care, P.A. and Advanced Ophthalmic Services, P.A., and is Medical Director of Keystone Clinical Research and LaserView Vision Correction Center. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

While growing up, Dr. Johnson remembers that the only doctor appointments she truly enjoyed were those visits made to her eye doctor’s office. When Dr. Johnson was in high school, her optometrist recommended that she consider attending optometry school.

Dr. Johnson has been practicing optometry since 2014 and specializes in primary eye care. She says that her greatest fulfillment in her optometry career comes from being able to help others and providing her patients with improved vision.

In her free time away from the office, Dr. Johnson enjoys spending time with her family and experiencing new restaurants.

Pamela Solly, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2006 and attended the University of Toledo for her undergraduate studies. Dr. Solly’s path to a career in optometry began when the Review Board at Ohio State University admitted her to the College of Optometry by crediting her previous 15 years of experience as an ophthalmic technician.

Dr. Solly graduated from an ophthalmic technician program in 1988 and began work as a technician for a general ophthalmologist. Her additional responsibilities had her assisting in all surgeries, such as cataract, glaucoma, eye lid, and eye muscle. After eight years, she went to a refractive surgery center where she became the lead technician and assisted with excimer laser procedures. Dr. Solly felt she was now ready for new challenges and moved on to the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center.

At the Kellogg Eye Center, Dr. Solly advanced her certification level to become a Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician (COMT). At this level, she was doing the same work as an optometrist, except for looking in the back of the eye. It was then that she decided to return to school and earn the letters after her name. This would also earn her the privilege of having her name on the prescription and treatment plan instead of the ophthalmologist or ophthalmology resident. By identifying and resolving the individual visual needs of her patients, Dr. Solly always enjoys seeing the impact that improved vision can have in their everyday lives.

In her time away from the office, Dr. Solly enjoys spending time with her family and dogs. She also enjoys playing golf and pursuing her interest in photography.

Dr. Lamei has always put an emphasis on total patient care. Her philosophy is that patients should spend most of their time with the doctor while in the office so they can feel comfortable to discuss any medical issues and concerns they have. Dr. Lamei has been practicing optometry since 1997, and she says she still gets a thrill every time she is able to help a patient see better.

Dr. Lamei also dedicates her services to Prevent Blindness of Texas, as well as Austin ISD’s Lions Club by providing vision care and eyewear to qualifying Austin-area residents.

Dr. Lamei resides in Austin with her husband and their two sons.

Stephanie Colorado, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2010 and received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006, where she graduated with honors.

Dr. Colorado is a certified Therapeutic Optometrist and Glaucoma Specialist who has extensive training in Pre- and Post-Cataract and Pediatric Strabismus Surgery. She is an advocate for screenings that aid in the detection of eye irregularities and visual barriers that are not identified during a routine eye exam at school or pediatric doctor visits.

Additionally, Dr. Colorado specializes in fitting anti-fatigue glasses, multifocal contact lenses, LASIK co-management, and conducting pediatric eye exams. During her free time, Dr. Colorado is an active member of the Texas Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association, and the Central Texas Optometric Society.

Dr. Haselhorst specializes in geriatrics and diabetic eye care. While in elementary school, the mother of one of Dr. Haselhorst’s friend was a practicing O.D. After observing her patient care skills, the diversity of the patient’s eyecare needs and the challenges that this profession could present on any day inspired Dr. Haselhorst to become an optometrist.

Now that Dr. Haselhorst is an optometrist, he enjoys educating patients about their vision and ocular health, helping them understand what he sees during an eye exam and the best ways to maximize the health of their sight.

Dr. Reyes specializes in ocular disease and dry eye management. Growing up, visiting the optometrist was always Dr. Reyes’ favorite type of doctor appointments. Because of this, it was an easy decision for Dr. Reyes to become an optometrist once he decided he wanted a career in the medical field. To Dr. Reyes, every patient is different, and he enjoys the unique management of their individual needs. Moreover, Dr. Reyes loves working with patients to provide them with clear and comfortable vision.

In Dr. Reyes’s free time, he enjoys exploring the Austin area looking for the best new restaurants and cheering on the Texas Longhorns at football games.