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Laura S. Miller, O.D.

Husband: Cash Miller

Children: Mason 1997, Avery 2000

Hobbies: Spending time with my family, biking, jogging, kickboxing.

"I absolutely love being an optometrist and getting to know my patients personally! Practicing as a low vision specialist is incredibly rewarding. I enjoy helping children and adults be able to function better in their daily lives by improving their visual functioning with low vision aids. I also really delight in the challenges of fitting difficult contact patients, helping treat my patient's eye disease and watching a child see clearly through their first pair of glasses. I have been truly blessed with a great family, wonderful staff and awesome patients! I would love to have you as a new patient in the practice". --Dr. Laura

EDUCATION AND EXTERNSHIPS: drlaura@nwhillseyecare.com

Concentrated Glaucoma Course, University of Houston, 2000

University of Houston, College of Optometry, 1991-1995

Externship, Eye Institute of San Antonio, 8-94 to 12-94
Specialty: Treatment of eye disease, glaucoma and pre- and post-op care

Externship, Wilford Hall Medical Center, 5-94 to 8-94
Specialty: Low vision, specialty contact lenses and primary care

ACTIVITIES AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

* Texas Optometric Association, Member 1995 to present

* American Optometric Association, Member 1995 to present
Low Vision Section member, 1996 to present

* Central Texas Optometric Society, Member 1995 to present
President, 1998-1999

* Prevent Blindness Texas, 1998-2003
President 2001 to 2002

* Hillcrest Baptist Church, Sparks AWANA Director

Consulting Optometrist for the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Austin State School

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

Young Optometrist of the Year -- Texas Optometric Association
President's Award -- Texas Optometric Association
Young Alumni of the Year -- University of Houston College of Optometry
Corning Low Vision Award -- University of Houston

Katherine Stola, O.D.

Dr. Katherine Stola graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL where she was a recipient of a full scholarship for her academic performance. She also graduated summa cum laude from the Illinois College of Optometry with a Doctor of Optometry degree. She received the Illinois Optometric Association Award and the Wildermuth Scholarship for advanced academic performance and leadership. She was a member of the prestigious Gold Key Honor Society, Tomb and Key Honor Society, and the Beta Sigma Kappa International Honor Society. While studying optometry, Dr. Stola was selected to serve as a teaching assistant for several optometric classes. Additionally, she recently traveled to Honduras to provide eye care to those in need through the Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity organization.

Dr. Stola is licensed in Texas as a Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. She is well trained in modern optometric treatments and therapies. She is currently a member of the American Optometric Association, the Texas Optometric Association, and the Central Texas Optometric Society.

Dr. Stola lives in Georgetown with her husband, James, and enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends. She is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to serving you and your family.

drstola@nwhillseyecare.com

Mason and Avery

Mason is now 15 years old and driving me around! Where does the time go? He is in high school and is involved with playing trumpet in the high school jazz band. He also is goalie for his school varsity soccer team. Although Mason has dyslexia, he is a very hardworking and diligent student and has been on the honor roll at school every semester.

Avery is now 13 years old and is in middle school. It is hard to believe that my baby is growing up so fast! She is playing clarinet in the band at school and also plays basketball and soccer for her school. She loves arts and crafts and is always creating something! She is also an honor roll student who received the President's award for her studies!

Joe Gonzalez, CPOA, Optician Joe
Joe successfully completed the course and passed the Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) and Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA) test given by the American Optometric Association.

Having over 17 years experience in optics (ten with me), Joe's knowledge of frames and lens materials helps patients in their selection of eyewear to best suit their needs. He is also a Certified Oakley Eyewear Specialist.

Joe has a knack for finding just the right frame for your face and will not let you leave our office without a great pair of glasses!

joe@nwhillseyecare.com

Nan Nan Bulla, CPOA, Certified Low Vision Therapist

Nan is a Certified Low Vision Therapist (CLVT), Certified Paraoptometric (CPO), and Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA) who devotes her time here primarily for low vision services. She is retired from the State of Texas after 29 years of service in special education, 26 of those being at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. She is a certified teacher of the visually impaired and an educational diagnostician who coordinated the low vision clinic at the School for the Blind.

Nan is well known by her collegues as the "eyeball lady" because of her passion for low vision. She is also known for her expertise in assessment and vision and is a consultant for the American Printing House for the Blind's Accessible Tests Department. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.

A native Texan, Nan lives in Round Rock with her husband. She has 2 sons and Beau, a black labrador retriever.

nan@nwhillseyecare.com

Alafia Jones, "AJ", Front Desk Assistant

AJ is a very caring and friendly member of our team. I don't think she has ever met a stranger! She used to be our FedEx driver and decided she wanted to come and work for us!

If you have questions about your vision or medical insurance, she is the one to ask. If she does not know the answer, she will try to find out. Please give her a call and let her schedule an appointment with one of our doctors.

AJ lives in Manor, Texas and when she is not working she is busy with her three children.

aj@nwhillseyecare.com

Ashely Vega, CPO, Optometric Technician

Ashley has successfully completed the Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) exam given by the American Optometric Association. She is knowlegable about all aspects of the practice including contact lenses, low vision and even dispensing glasses.

She enjoys working with all ages of patients and has a sweet and caring demeanor.

Ashley lives in Pflugerville, Texas and enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, Seleste.

ashley@nwhillseyecare.com

Leslie Quintanilla, CPO, Optometric Technician

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Leslie's bubbly personality will win you over right away. She has extensive knowledge of various contact lenses including bifocal, gas permeable and disposable lenses.

She is great with children and will make everyone feel at ease, even during the dreaded "air puff" test!

Leslie is a talented equestrian rider. When she is not at the office you can usually find her down at the stables with her horse, Major.

leslie@nwhillseyecare.com

Sam Mathewson, CPO, Optometric Technician

Sam has successfully completed the Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPO) exam given by the American Optometric Association. She has 5 years experience in the eye care field and enjoys taking ocular photographs of the retina and anterior segments of the eye. She shares Dr. Miller's passion for low vision and is dedicated to providing all our patients the best of care!

Sam recently moved from Michigan to Austin to enjoy the sunshine and great music! She enjoys being outside with her puppy Hank, camping, hiking, tubing down the river, and having tie dye parties. She is committed to keeping Austin weird!

sam@nwhillseyecare.com

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