Laura S. Miller, O.D.
“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.”
Education & Externships
- 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 & 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, 1998-19
- Prevent Blindness Texas, 1998-2003 President 2001 to 2002
- Hillcrest Baptist Church, Sparks AWANA Director
- Central Baptist Church Round Rock, Special Needs Ministry Buddy
Consulting Optometrist for the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Austin State Supported Living Center.
Awards & 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
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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 enjoys spending time with her husband, James, and her two sons, Adam and Teddy. She is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to serving you and your family.
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Jennifer Wood, O.D., F.A.A.O
Dr. Wood came to the field of optometry via opting out of veterinary school. After 17 years of practice, she is still very thankful to the little terrier that persuaded her towards an alternate profession. Eyes don’t bite!
Dr. Wood enjoys working with patients of all ages, with an emphasis on the visually impaired. She brings over 15 years of experience within the specialty of low vison rehabilitation. After graduating from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2001, she completed a residency in low vision rehabilitation. Following her residency, she was a research Fellow at the Western Blind Rehabilitation Center, a division of the Palo Alto VA Health Care System. One of the many studies she participated in investigated neural plasticity of the visual cortex and its possible implications on eccentric viewing. After finishing the two-year position, she traveled across country and became the Director of Low Vision Services for a busy retinal practice in Lexington, Kentucky. She also served visually impaired students at the Kentucky School for the Blind for over six years. Dr. Wood finds it both humbling and restorative to assist patients with their sight.
She is licensed in Texas as both a therapeutic optometrist and an optometric glaucoma specialist and maintains active membership in the American Academy of Optometry.
When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, her three rascally boys and her two dogs. Now a bit wiser, she has learned to stay clear of their mouths.
Meghan Schutte, O.D.
Dr. Meghan Schutte graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and a certification in Business Foundations. She earned her Doctorate of Optometry at Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, IL. She then went on to complete a residency in Primary Care Optometry at the Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington, KY. During the residency program, she focused on Low Vision and vision therapy, along with traumatic brain injury rehabilitation and specialty contact lens fittings. Dr. Schutte then became the head of Optometry in a multidisciplinary hospital system, The Lexington Clinic. Dr. Schutte is now very happy to have returned to Texas, her home state, to be closer to family and friends and all the outdoor Austin activities she loves!
Dr. Schutte is licensed in Texas as a Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Texas Optometric Association. She is also a member of a local choir and a recreational sports team.
Dr. Schutte has known since the young age of twelve that optometry was her desired life trajectory after being inspired by her childhood optometrist. Since then her passion has grown exponentially. She loves treating ocular disease, fitting glasses and contacts and any other challenges you can throw her way! “I get to help people see the world better everyday. I love my profession!” She is currently welcoming new patients and would love to help you and your family with all things eyes.
Saleem Assaf
Saleem is offering a north location for his practice, The Better Hearing Center of Austin, at our office. I understand the importance of good hearing and how the eyes and the ears have to work in unison. Saleem is a wonderful, caring, hearing specialist. His practice is centered on providing excellent patient care with the most up-to-date hearing technology available. There is NO CHARGE and NO CO-PAY for ear exams, ear cleanings, hearing instrument demonstrations, hearing instrument service and maintenance. He will provide you with up-to-date information and restorative care so you can make confident decisions to help you to hear better.
You can call our office to make an appointment with him or you can call 512-282-4327 or visit www.betterhearingofaustin.com
