Dr. Christian Salazar earned his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Central Florida in 2017. He then completed his Doctor of Optometry degree at Nova Southeastern University in 2023. Outside of work, Dr. Salazar is passionate about traveling and ocean conservation. He also enjoys staying active through Muay Thai and Krav Maga. As a car enthusiast, he loves exploring the world of motorsports and racing.

After completing her undergraduate study in Biology at Columbia University in 2019, Dr. Uddin graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, receiving her Optometry degree in 2023. During her studies, she completed an externship at the Salisbury Veteran’s Affairs Hospital in NC, where she gained extensive knowledge in managing ocular diseases such as anterior segment disease, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. She achieved clinical honors in all her externship rotations. In addition to her interests in disease and routine eye care, Dr. Uddin also enjoys fitting contact lenses and building a warm rapport with her patients. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the New Jersey Optometric Association. Outside of optometry, she is an avid reader, foodie, and community member, and she looks forward to exploring Boston (her new home)!

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.

Dr. Austin White earned his bachelor’s degree in biology with honors from West Virginia University in 2007, and his doctorate from the New England College of Optometry in 2012. Originally from Fayetteville, West Virginia, he has lived in Robinson Township for 11 years and is excited to be treating patients close to home. He is an avid skier, hiker, reader, and sports enthusiast, and lives with his wife and two daughters.

Undergraduate Education: University of South Alabama Optometry School: Pacific University College of Optometry Certifications/Awards: American Board of Optometry Board Certified – Completed ocular disease residency at Dayton VA Hospital How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I enjoy meeting patients of all walks of life and helping improve their vision whether through glasses, contacts, or caring and treating medical conditions. Hobbies/Interests: I played Division I Collegiate golf and am still a competitive golfer. I enjoy spending my free time with my three boys, husband, and golden retrievers in the beautiful state of Montana

Dr. Shatleh graduated from the University of Houston Honors College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Minor in Medicine & Society. She went on to receive her Doctorate from the University of Houston College of Optometry, where she received several letters of excellence during her clinical rotations. She was trained with a focus on ocular disease, glaucoma, dry eye, and surgical co-management. Dr. Shatleh has special interests in fitting multifocal contact lenses, refractive surgery co-management (LASIK, PRK, and multifocal cataract lens replacement), and providing essential eye care for children. She also routinely diagnoses and manages acute and chronic eye diseases, including ocular trauma, infection, and retinal disease. Dr. Shatleh was raised in Pearland and graduated from Pearland High School. She loves practicing in the community she grew up in and is proud to be taking care of many people she’s crossed paths with growing up here. When she’s not at the office, she spends her free time with her husband and two young daughters. She enjoys reading and cooking and stays active in her church community.

Johnathan, born and raised in Nederland, TX has made Pearland his home for the last 10 years. Dr. Brown is the former owner of Pearland Vision Center. Johnathan received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2012 and is also an alumnus of the Aggie class of 2008. Dr. Brown is board-certified in all aspects of Optometry; he enjoys working with everyone in your family, from children who need the best possible vision for school to the more mature patients requiring Diabetic eye exams and more. Dr. Brown's specialties include foreign body removal, contact lens evaluations, and dry eye disease. He is also a sports vision therapist with specific golf expertise in putting as a Putt Doctor Associate. His professional interests include a specialty in therapeutic glaucoma treatment & future advances in technology. Dr. Brown can conduct eye exams in English and Spanish and is eager for his patients to help him gain fluency. Dr. Brown is married to Dr. Jobeth Brown, a local Pediatrician. They have two beautiful young daughters, Isla and Zoe, and a whole host of animals, including one dog and three cats. In his spare time, Johnathan enjoys spending time with family, playing golf, and playing video games. Give us a call to come in and meet our doctor today!

Undergraduate Education: UC Berkeley. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Doctoral of Optometry. Hobbies/Interests: Road Biking and Running.

Born and raised in Western New York, Nicole Pederson earned her B.S. degree in biology from Niagara University and her Doctor of optometry degree from NOVA Southeastern University. She completed externships at Katzen Eye group in Baltimore, Maryland and the Wilmington VA in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Pederson is passionate about personalized, patient-centered care that is tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her family, walks with her dog, reading, gardening, and live music.

Dr. Matthiew Hoogland (Dr. Matt) is a board-certified optometrist specializing in primary care and ocular disease management. Hailing from northwest Iowa, he earned his BS in Biology from Dordt University (2009) and optometry degree from Pacific University (2017), followed by a year-long ocular disease residency in Oklahoma. Now calling North Carolina home, Dr. Matt is proud to be part of the American and North Carolina Optometric Associations. Dr. Matt is passionate about patient care and in his free time enjoys pickleball, hiking, and playing piano for his local church.