Ellen Crothers
Optometrist: Dr. Ellen Pearman, O.D. received a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1998. After that, Ellen attended the University of Houston College of Optometry where she achieved a Doctor of Optometry degree and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2002. While attending the University of Houston, she was inducted into the Beta Sigma Kappa honor society. Dr. Crothers completed an internship at the Montrose Clinic in Houston, where she gained valuable experience working with patients suffering from HIV and AIDS. Upon graduation, she worked as a relief doctor in the Austin area for 3 years before deciding to open her own private optometric practice. Dr. Crothers sees patients of all ages, and she provides all general eye care services. She enjoys fitting specialty contact lenses, especially for myopia control in her pediatric patients. In her free time, she is busy chasing after her 2 sons.

Michaela Novak
Optometrist: Dr. Michaela Novak, O.D. graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Notre Dame. She then continued her education at the Illinois College of Optometry graduating magna cum laude with her Doctorate of Optometry in 2008. Dr. Novak's training includes internships in primary care, ocular disease, contact lenses, and pediatrics. Dr. Novak is passionate about educating her patients and has special interests in myopia control and the management of dry eye disease. When not seeing patients, she enjoys hiking, running, and exploring the outdoors with her husband and twin sons.

Michelle Swanson, Optician A.B.O.C.
ABO, Certified Optician: Michelle has a Bachelor of Science degree in Consumer Science and Merchandise from the University of Houston and is fluent in Spanish. She has worked in the high-end fashion industry with stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Anne Fontaine. Michelle was also a member of upper management with Avon and Toni&Guy. Prior to obtaining her degree, she worked as an optician for nine years in Houston. Michelle enjoys exploring Austin, reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. Michelle has been certified by the American Board of Opticianry since 2018 and with Arbor Eye Center since May 2015.

Carson Yarborough, Optician
Professional Frame Styling Optician: Carson is an Austin native and has lived here her whole life. She has two dogs, Katarina and Kenzo. When she is not at work she enjoys working out, hiking, and most things outdoors. She's worked at Arbor since April 2022.

Kelly "Leann" Optician
Professional Frame Styling Optician: Kelly is originally from Austin, Texas but lived in Lubbock for four years before graduating from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing. When she's not working, Kelly likes to foster cats and kittens in need and hang out with her parents, three siblings, and her cat named Winston. Kelly has been with Arbor since January of 2021.

Bailey Gilbertson
Optician

Preston Kim, A.B.O.C. / Lab Technician
ABO, Certified Optician & Lab Manager

Lucy Ton
Optometrist:Dr. Lucy Ton obtained her Bachelors of Science and Arts in Biology at The University of Texas at Austin. She then pursued a Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry.

Dr. Pegah Mozdbar