Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: UNC-Chapel Hill, Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry, Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA, NCSOS, Clinical Certifications & Specialties: , What drives your passion for optometry?: My goal is to provide the best possible care to my patients., How are you helping patients live their best lives?: By building long-term relationships and helping patients understand and feel comfortable with their treatment plan., 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?: , Hobbies/Interests: Wife, mother of two active girls, riding horses and traveling.

Dr. Shawna Lehmann is a Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist in the state of Texas. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Redlands in Southern California. She went on to complete her Doctor of Optometry degree at Marshall B. Ketchum University. During her education, Dr. Lehmann conducted research for the National Eye Institute at the University of Houston College of Optometry. During her research, she was introduced to the Hill Country of Texas and fell in love with the region. It took a few years, but she relocated with her family as soon as she could! Dr. Lehmann is a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa International Honor Society, a lifetime member of the Omega Delta Optometric Fraternity, and a member of the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society. Dr. Lehmann has a special interest in nutrition and its role in maintaining eye health and preventing eye disease. She loves to spread the word on the importance of UV protective eye wear and the effects of good nutrition on ocular health. Dr. Lehmann has over 23 years experience in caring for patients and treating conditions such as diabetic eye disease, cataracts, eye infections, glaucoma, styes, dry eye, inflammation of the eye, and retinal conditions, including macular degeneration. She enjoys getting to know her patients and caring for all of their eye wear and eye care needs. Dr. Lehmann and her husband, Peter, are raising four sons, four very energetic and curious sons. As a family, they enjoy movies, exploring and traveling, and spending time on the river.

"Dr. Leibstein graduated with honors from Eastern Connecticut Sate University and went on to SUNY State College of Optometry. His optometric internships at SUNY included rotations in low vision, vision therapy, ocular disease, primary care and pediatrics. As an optometric extern at the Newington Veterans Hospital in Connecticut, Dr. Leibstein was responsible for glaucoma, diabetes and other ocular-associated disease treatment plans. During a second externship in contact lens services at SUNY, Dr. Leibstein was responsible for primary care exams and fitting of lenses on spherical, astigmatic, keratoconic and aphakic patients. Dr. Leibstein was a recipient of the Sunsoft Contact Lens Acheivement Award for outstanding performance in contact lens management. He maintains certification in the treatment and management of ocular disease. He was a staff optometrist and laser surgical consultant at TLC Laser Eye Center in Garden City and has managed thousands of laser vision correction cases. He co-manages cataract post up exams with his local cataract surgeons. Dr. Leibstein was the primary eye care practitioner for a number of nursing home facilities in the New York area, providing complete visual evaluation and care for residents and co-management of ocular diseases. He is a current member of the American Optometric Association, the New York State Optometric Association and an active member and past president of the Nassau County Optometric Society. Currently, Dr. Leibstein practices at his three offices. He is president of South Shore Optometric Associates, and RVC Optometric Associates and vice president of Massapequa Optometric Care. All locations are full-service practices. Dr. Leibstein is available for primary eye care exams at his offices in Amityville Massapequa and Rockville Centre. When Dr Leibstein is not at work, he likes go boating Fishing, Skiing and spending time with family and friends enjoying the good things life has to offer."

Dr. Lemanski is a central Texas native who grew up in Georgetown, TX. She did her undergraduate studies in San Marcos at Southwest Texas State University (now known as Texas State University) where she was on the Dean's List each semester. She then transferred to the University of Houston College of Optometry where she received her Bachelor of Science in Optometry in 1992 and her doctorate degree in 1995. Dr. Lemanski lived in Austin for 13 years but now lives in Georgetown again. She has been happily married to her husband Mike since 1994. They have one of those miraculous relationships that started when they were both in high school and never missed a beat through college and on to adulthood! They have two daughters who are now adults themselves, and they love spending time with them at home or traveling. The Lemanski’s have 2 young dogs now, but over the years Dr. Lemanski has shared her home with many animals, including parrots, horses, goats, a deer, fish, cats, a bearded dragon, a chinchilla and several sugar gliders. She has also had many hobbies including cycling and running, horseback riding, gardening, keeping her reef aquarium (with live corals), reading, dog and horse training, hunting, hiking and camping. She loves to chat with her patients about all of their interests as well. Her initial exposure to the field of Optometry was through her father, who is also an Optometrist, but she says she’d like to think she would have found it anyway because she truly loves her work. Her favorite thing about working at Parmer Eye Care is that she’s been given the opportunity to work with the best staff in the world! Her greatest skills relating to patient care are the ability to truly listen to and understand the needs of her patients and the perseverance to continue to work on a problem until it is resolved to the absolute best of her ability.

Dr. Leonard earned her Doctor of Optometry from Indiana University School of Optometry in Bloomington, IN. She has years of experience in diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye health for the benefit of each patient, as she provides expert service with personal, caring attention. Professional Associations: American Optometric Association, New York State Optometric Association, Western New York Society of Optometrists.

Undergraduate: University of Houston Downtown, bachelor’s in biology with a minor in Chemistry; Optometry: University of Houston College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association and the Texas Optometry Association. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Therapeutic optometrist and glaucoma specialist. What drives your passion for optometry? I enjoy providing high quality, personalized medical and routine eye exams to patients with whom I genuinely enjoy our interactions in bettering their eye health needs. I also like to both educate my patients and place them at ease so that their experience at MyEyeDr is a two-way dialogue where we both listen and respond in a relaxed setting. Hobbies/interest. Traveling, spreading time with family and listening to music.

Undergraduate Education: University of Central Florida. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University. Certifications/Awards: Gold Key Honor Society, Dr. Alicia Groce Excellence in Neuro-optometric rehabilitation award, Winner of AOSA Allergan Glaucoma Photo contest. Hobbies/Interests: Disney enthusiast/addict, loves to play golf, loves to travel, enjoys playing video games/ watching movies.

Undergraduate Education: Colorado State University. Optometry School: Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing primary care optometry with experience in ocular disease and contact lenses. Hobbies: Guitar, lifting, running, woodworking.

Dr. Robert Levine graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1986. He started practicing in Libertyville in 1987 and added his second office location in Lake Zurich in 2001. He specializes in fitting contact lenses for many eye conditions, including difficult cases like Keratoconus, Dry Eye Syndrome, Multifocal/Bifocal, Astigmatism, and post-surgical LASIK and PRK patients. He is also one of the only doctors in the Libertyville and Lake Zurich areas with certification to work with Scleral and large-diameter lenses, including the new multifocal scleral lenses. Dr. Levine has a special interest in Vision Shaping (Corneal Reshaping/Orthokeratology). He is the area leader in this procedure and has been treating adults and children since 1989. Vision Shaping is the overnight method of gently reshaping the cornea of the eye without surgery to improve vision and eliminate the need for daytime contact lenses and glasses. Vision Shaping has also been shown to slow down and often stop the progression of nearsightedness. He is a certified lens designer/fitter for Wave Custom Lenses, CRT (Corneal Refractive Therapy) and VST (Vision Shaping Treatment). Dr. Levine also has an extensive background with LASIK/PRK and corrective surgeries and currently serves as Medical Director for Qualsight LASIK, Inc. Dr. Levine is a member of the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control. He is also a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), as well as a member of the Illinois Optometric Association. Dr. Levine also knows sign language and treats many deaf and hard of hearing patients.

Undergraduate Education: Cornell University, BA Economics; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, OD, MS Vision Rehabilitation; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, NC Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Master's Degree in Vision Rehabilitation/ Low Vision, Brilliant Futures Myopia Management Program certification; The reason I became an optometrist is because I grew up in an optometry family spending time at my father's and maternal grandfather's practice in New Jersey. I loved how they were able to help their patients see and educate people about their health. I am a problem solver and I love that optometry allows me to evaluate eye health issues and help people see their best. My favorite part of helping my patients is getting to know my patients and helping them find the best vision solutions for their needs. I have been caring for many of my patients for over 20 years and am thankful for the opportunity to participate in their health and vision care. In my spare time, I love to be outdoors: hiking, biking, enjoying nature. I also enjoy travel and the insight it provides into other cultures. I currently serve on the board of directors of Wayfinders, an organization that provides mentoring, summer camp opportunities and year round enrichment to high achieving low income students in Charlotte. Through Wayfinders, I am mentoring two teenage girls and I am sharing my passion for learning and exploration with them.

Dr. Hannah Lewis earned her B.S. in Public Health, with a minor in Chemistry, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She then obtained her Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry (NECO) in Boston, MA. To further enhance her training, Dr. Lewis completed an Ocular Disease residency at the W.G. Bill Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. She is passionate about improving her patients' quality of life through education on preventative ocular health and providing corrective treatments. Additionally, she is dedicated to serving her community by delivering excellent service and learning from its members. In her free time, Dr. Lewis enjoys playing indoor and outdoor volleyball, traveling, singing, and spending time with family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: University of Tennessee Martin. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry, 1994. Associations: American Optometric Association, Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians. Certifications: Diplomat, American Board of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Dr. Lewis has served patients of all ages in West Tennessee communities since 1994. As a board-certified optometric physician, she cares for a wide range of eye health and vision needs, from glasses and contact lens exams to complicated disease management cases using the fullest scope of optometric practice in Tennessee. Hobbies/Interests: In her spare time, you’ll find Dr. Lewis with her husband of 30+ years, Tim. They will probably be hanging out on their family farm, at the beach, or at church with some of their 4 children, daughters-in-law, and grandkids.

After completing undergraduate studies at Howard University and Norfolk State University, Dr. Lewis earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Drexel University. He completed his clinical rotations at various eye clinics in Philadelphia, PA, Havre De Grace, MD, and Mitchellville, MD. He enjoys bodybuilding, reading, Taekwondo, mentoring, and playing the saxophone.

Undergraduate Education: Arcadia University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, and diagnosis and management of ocular diseases. Hollies/Interests: In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children.

Dr. Diana Li’s passion for eyes started from a very young age, when she got her first pair of glasses at 4 years old. As a result, she always emphasizes the importance of annual eye health exams as well as early diagnoses of eye issues. Dr. Li specializes in primary care optometry but is also skilled in diagnosing and managing ocular diseases including: glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts. She believes that preventative care is essential to long-term eye health and strives to provide a warm and personalized experience for each patient. Dr. Li is originally from New Jersey and moved to the Midwest for her education. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) and her Doctorate from the Illinois College of Optometry. Outside of the office Dr. Li enjoys exploring new restaurants and playing recreational pickleball and badminton. She has a soft spot for sweets and can usually be found lurking near new dessert spots!

Dr. Li was born in China and raised in Texas, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. She recieved her undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. She completed her clinical training at Southwest Vision Center and Kozlovsky Delay & Winter Eye Consultants, where she managed ocular diseases and provided pre and post-ocular surgical care. During time at school, she served as the President of Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association (OVDRA) and Sports Vision. She previously researched on color vision and publishing it in the journal "Eye". She is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and Texas Optometric Association (TOA). She also volunteered on a mission trip to Guatemala, where she provided eyecare to the underserved population of Chichicastenango. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages and aims to provide positive, impactful visual and ocular health solutions for patients' concerns. During her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with family.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you?: Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

Undergraduate Education: UNC- Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science in Biology with Minor in Chemistry; Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University; The reason I became an optometrist is because I always considered having a career in healthcare, but I ultimately chose optometry due to enjoying going to my own eye appointments throughout my lifetime. It is great not having shots or high pitch drills at an optometrist’s office! I strive to provide quality eye care to patients as other optometrists have done for me. My favorite part of helping my patients is seeing the smiles and appreciation on my patient's face even with a mask on. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, discovering new food, cooking, scenic walks, and spending time with friends and family.