Undergraduate Education: Indiana University Bloomington. Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By striving to be the best optometrist I can be when caring for my patients’ vision. Hobbies/Interests: Biking, sports, podcasts.

Undergraduate Education: University of Houston. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Serving my patients in all areas of their daily visual needs and treating each patient as if they were my own family – true quality care is my utmost desire, and my hope is that each person I encounter feels like they were thoroughly cared for. Hobbies/Interests: Road trips, coffee, and finding new places to eat with my wife.

Dr. Chris Vincent, an optometrist practicing at MyEyeDr. in Austin, Texas, has a passion for providing exceptional eye care. He embarked on a journey to fulfill his lifelong goal of becoming an optometrist after graduating from the University of Wyoming. He then obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. During his time at NSU College of Optometry, Dr. Vincent was selected to complete his specialty clinical rotations at renowned eye care institutions across the country. Alongside his doctoral studies, Dr. Vincent served as a research director and co-authored a clinical study focusing on simultaneous vision in bifocal contact lenses. Additionally, he was chosen to participate in the esteemed "Successful RGP Fitting" program sponsored by the RGP Lens Institute, where he was a finalist for Ed Bennett's RGP Scholarship. Dr. Vincent's commitment to professional growth and patient well-being led him to earn his Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry in 2007. In the same year, he was elected to the Colorado Board of Trustees, where he served as a Trustee for a two-year term. During his tenure, Dr. Vincent contributed as a clinical investigator for various ophthalmic industry companies. Driven by a desire to expand his horizons, Dr. Vincent relocated to Austin, Texas. It was during a family vacation to central Texas that the Vincent family fell in love with Austin and its vibrant community. Driven by a deep commitment to his patients' well-being, Dr. Vincent continues to provide comprehensive eye care services, leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience to improve the eye and vision health of patients in the Austin area. Outside of his practice, Dr. Vincent cherishes his role as husband and father. He and his wife have two children, and they find immense joy in sharing their lives together.

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas and University of Houston. Optometry School: Ohio State University College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing eye care services for our community that cannot afford it through Keller ISD, House of Peach, Philip’s Wish, and other local charities. Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, gardening, my animals.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Oklahoma. Optometry School: University of Houston, College of Optometry. Hobbies/Interests: Working out at the gym, crafting, spending time with family.

Dr. Shannon Leitenbauer graduated from Emporia State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, then received her Doctorate of Optometry from Northeastern State University College of Optometry in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Upon graduation, she completed her residency in a hospital-based primary eye care/ocular disease clinic at the Veteran’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. In 1998, she began in private practice. Her credentials include being a Certified Optometric Physician and a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Leitenbauer has served in several faculty positions, including Adjunct Faculty of Biology and Anatomy/Physiology at Indian River State College and The New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA. She also was an Adjunct Lecturer for Massachusetts General Hospital’s Nursing Program. Dr. Leitenbauer enjoys serving the community where she lives. She is an active member of the Ft. Pierce Chamber of Commerce, is past president of the Ft. Pierce Downtown Kiwanis Club, has served on the board of directors of the Treasure Coast Food Bank, and has volunteered for the St. Lucie County Big Brothers / Big Sisters program. She resides in Ft. Pierce with her husband, Jony Leitenbauer, and their three children.

Dr. John Bowen is from Sulphur Springs, Texas. He received his B.S. degree at the University of Houston and doctorate from the University of Houston College of Optometry. He completed an internship at the Orlando Eye Foundation where great emphasis was placed on ocular disease and pre- & post-op care of LASER surgery and cataract patients. He is also certified as a Optometric Glaucoma Specialist by the Texas Board of Optometry. Dr. Bowen and his wife have owed a private practice in Flower Mound since 1998 and he enjoys fitting specialty contact lenses, treating eye diseases, working with low vision patients, and training patients with binocularity disorders. His hobbies include sailing, camping, and spending time with his wife and 2 grown sons.

Dr. Lisa Bowen grew up in both Houston, Texas and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She obtained her B.S. from the University of Houston and later completed her doctorate at the University of Houston College of Optometry. She has received special training in pediatric developmental optometry with Dr. Jerome Rosner. She also completed an internship at the Orlando Eye Foundation focusing on ocular disease. She and her husband have owed a private practice in Flower Mound since 1998 where she has enjoyed getting to know her patients over the years. Dr. Bowen enjoys primary care, pediatrics, and treatment of eye diseases. She is certified by the Texas Board of Optometry as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. Her interests include spending time with her husband and 2 grown sons and camping.

Undergraduate Education: UMD-College Park. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Residency completed at Long Beach Veterans Affairs Hospital in Ocular disease, Low vision, and Traumatic Brain Injury. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Hiking and Traveling.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland College Park. Optometry School: SUNY State College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting and ocular disease management. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, skiing, spending time with family and friends, watching the Terps and Caps.