Dr. Johannes has been in practice since 2005. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology at St. Norbert College. And her Doctor of Optometry degree at the Illinois College of Optometry. She was a former Captain in the United States Army. When she is not working, she spends the majority of her time helping the less fortunate and marginalized. She loves her patients and has a mind, body, soul approach to caring for her patients.

Undergraduate Education: Saint Vincent College; Bachelor of Science in Biology. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University; 2015. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of Pennsylvania Optometric Association and American Optometric Association. The reason I became an optometrist is: I have needed vision correction since second grade and enjoy being able to make a difference in patient’s lives like my optometrist did for me in the past. I also enjoy being able to help patients see their best to enhance their lives as well as being able to help monitor or detect systemic health conditions by examining their eye health. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Learning what each patient needs for school, work, or activities and being able to find the best prescription to help them see their best every day. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, and enjoying the outdoors.

Undergraduate Education: Kennesaw State University. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I love helping patients understand the basics about their eye health and vision and the different options that are available to them in the form of prescription glasses, contact lenses, and/or medications. I provide comprehensive eye exams for patients of all ages and contact lens exams for patients starting at age 8. I am Spanish/English bilingual and find it rewarding helping patients whose primary language is Spanish. Hobbies/Interests: My time outside of the office is usually spent with my wife and 3 daughters. We enjoy visiting all the different parks around the beautiful state of Georgia (our home for over 20 years now).

Optometry School: Indiana University 1989

Undergraduate Education: Benedictine University; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Association, Cornea & Contact Lens Society; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care, Ocular Disease; What drives your passion for optometry? Being able to positively impact patients’ lives by giving them the gift of site! How are you helping patients live their best lives? By addressing each patient’s visual needs while taking into account their personal lifestyle. 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? Volunteering at local vision screenings and advocating the importance of eyecare. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, spending quality time with family

Undergraduate Education: University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry.

Undergraduate Education: Bridgewater College; Bridgewater, VA; B.S. in Biology. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Memphis, TN 1991. Professional Achievements and Associations: AOA and VOA. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Scleral contacts. The reason I became an optometrist is: Watching my sister struggle to read due to a vision issue made me aware of the impact good vision can have on a person's life. I want to be able to help people reach their full potential by helping them have the best vision possible. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Helping them enjoy life through good vision. In my spare time, I enjoy: Reading, knitting, and my dogs and cats.

Undergraduate Education: Ferris State University. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I help my patients live their best lives by listening to what they need, educating them about their vision and eye health, and offering them the best solutions to address their concerns. Hobbies/Interests: Most of my free time is spent with my family, but when I get a little time alone, I enjoy reading mystery novels.