An estimated 61 million adults in the United States are at risk for serious vision loss, but only half visited an eye doctor in the last 12 months. – Centers for Disease Control

Meet Our Doctors

Our Optometrists are Therapeutic & Glaucoma certified. They specialize in Routine eye care, Contact lens and gas permeable fittings, Bi-focal contact lens fitting, Kerotoconus fittings and Ortho-K fittings. Our Doctors work very closely with Focal Point Vision, Parkhurst Nuvision, and TLC centers co-managing Lasik procedures which includes pre-op and post-op care.

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Michael Aguilera, O.D.
Culebra & Potranco
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Dr. Michael Aguilera was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He earned his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry, where he was trained in providing primary eye care, specialty contact lens fitting, dry eye management, as well as treatment and management of various ocular diseases.

As an undergraduate, he attended the University of Texas at San Antonio where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology. He is currently a licensed Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. Aside from work, Dr. Aguilera enjoys attending sporting events, concerts, and exercising.

Farshid Amir, O.D.

Bella Optical & EyeTX Marbach

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Farshid Amir, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry in 1993 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana.  To further develop his strong interest in contact lenses, Dr. Amir proceeded to complete his Contact Lens residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1994.

Dr. Amir’s interest in optometry was sparked by his desire to see the world through someone else’s eyes and being able to provide his patients with their best vision possible.  Dr. Amir particularly likes being able to help people improve their overall eye health and become more comfortable with their vision.

In his spare time away from the office, Dr. Amir enjoys spending time playing golf.

Marlan Anderson, O.D., FAAO

Blanco, San Pedro & Vinyard
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Dr. Anderson is a graduate of Baylor University and The University Of Houston Optometry School and has been in practice since 1982. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, The Bexar County Optometric Society, The Texas Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. He is also a Therapeutic and Glaucoma licensed Optometrist. In his spare time, he enjoys being with his family, traveling to Hawaii, scuba diving and hiking!
Richard Bell, O.D.
DeZavala, San Pedro & Walzem
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Dr Bell was born in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from Monterey High School in Lubbock and is a graduate of Texas Tech University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation, Dr Bell moved to Houston and worked as a NASA Engineer at the Johnson Space Center. He was a member of the engineering team responsible for the operation of the Space Shuttle Simulators used for Astronaut crew training. Dr. Bell is a member of the Bexar County Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. In his spare time Dr. Bell enjoys spending time with his family and boating at lake LBJ.

Erik Cummings, O.D.

Bella Optical & EyeTX Marbach

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Erik Cummings, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry cum laude from the University of the Incarnate Word’s Rosenberg School of Optometry in 2016 and was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society.  He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Texas. 

In practice since 2016, Dr. Cummings chose a career in optometry because he wanted to work in the health care profession.  It offers him the opportunity to help people while also maintaining a high-quality work-life balance.

Dr. Cummings especially enjoys talking and interacting with all the different people he gets to meet every day while also developing strong relationships that allow him to better serve his patients.  It is very rewarding to see his patients leave the office happy because their vision problems were solved, and their quality of life was improved.

In his time away from the office, Dr. Cummings loves spending time with his wife and their two sons.  He also enjoys running outdoors and watching college football in his spare time.

Edward Elder, O.D.
Blanco, DeZavala, Potranco, San Pedro, Vineyard & Walzem
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Edward Carl Elder, OD is from San Antonio and is a 1977 graduate of Oliver Wendell Holmes High School. He participated in several sports and was an All-City Defensive Back. He has been inducted into the Oliver Wendell Holmes Hall of Honor. He received a BS degree from the University of Houston in 1981 in Biology. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1985 from the University Of Houston College Of Optometry. He is involved in the community and serves on several boards. Dr Elder is a member of the American Optometric Association, The Texas Optometric Association, and the Bexar County District Optometric Society. Dr. Elder is married to Bonnie Prosser Elder, who is chief counsel at Via Metropolitan Transit Authority. They have one daughter Marissa, who is a first year student at UT Austin. In his spare time Dr. Elder enjoys spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies include snow and water skiing, wake boarding, basketball and golf. We are very proud to announce that our own Dr. Edward Carl Elder will be receiving Pillar of Caring by the 20th Northside Education Foundation. Dr. Elder has continually exceeded all expectations in the realm of patient care and in the community. We are happy and proud to be a part of Dr. Elder’s private practice. Caring, compassionate, empathetic, unselfish.

Joyce Garza, O.D.

Marbach

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Joyce Garza, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston’s College of Optometry in 1995 and earned her undergraduate degree from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Garza was five years old when she had her first visit to the eye doctor.  She remembers that her visits were always very pleasant, and her eye doctor became her favorite doctor.  Her experiences also played a large part in her decision to become an optometrist and to strive to provide her patients with the highest quality eye care available. 

In practice since 1995, Dr. Garza says her greatest reward of being an optometrist is being able to help children see clearly for the first time and experiencing their happiness when they leave the office.

In her time away from the office, Dr. Garza loves watching movies with her husband and training/playing with their puppy.  She also enjoys reading and staying active by running and working out in her spare time.

George Green, O.D.

Frio Family, Vineyard-Blanco, DeZavala

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George Green, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston’s College of Optometry in 2016 and earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Green’s special field of interest is specialty and scleral contact lenses.
The support and recommendation he received from his mentor, Dr. Anderson, had a strong influence on Dr. Green’s decision to pursue a career in optometry. It is a highly-specialized field that offers him the opportunity to have a direct and positive impact on his patients’ quality of life.

Dr. Green especially enjoys taking time to build strong, long-term relationships with his patients and loves being able to share his optical knowledge with them. As a result, Dr. Green can help his patients maintain their most valued sense – their eyesight.

In his free time away from the office, Dr. Green enjoys spending time outdoors and stays active by fishing, skiing, and cycling.

Hang Jiang, O.D.
San Pedro
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Hang Jiang, O.D. was born in China but raised in Georgia for most of her life. Hang Jiang received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Georgia State University in May 2011. She received her Doctor of Optometry Degree from the University of Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry in May 2016. During her internship she completed rotations at the Mcwethy optometry clinic at Fort Sam Houston and the VA Hospital in Fayetteville, NC. During her spare time Jiang enjoys working out, music, trying new restaurants and traveling.

Nam-Phong Le, O.D.
Potranco, Culebra
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Dr. Nam-Phong Le received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of the Incarnate Word’s Rosenberg School of Optometry in 2019 and earned his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Houston. Dr. Le completed an externship rotation in ocular disease at the Community Eye Clinic in Fort Worth and specialty contact lenses at Lifetime Eye Care in Southwest Houston.

Dr. Le grew up in Houston going to eye exams regularly since everyone in his immediate family wore glasses. As a result, he chose a career in optometry because it allows him to give back to his family and others in similar situations. Dr. Le enjoys helping his patients see the world around them more clearly. He believes good vision is very important in everyday life, and he especially values the role he has in helping to improve his patients’ eyesight.

In addition to his love of travel, Dr. Le’s hobbies and interests include all types of sports.

Stephen P. Planchet, O.D.
Atascosa & Frio Family
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Dr. Stephen Planchet, O.D., F.A.A.O.Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. Dr. Planchet is a 1996 graduate of New England College of Optometry. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. He served in the U.S. Army and was promoted to the rank of Major within eight years of service. He served as an associate clinical instructor for six colleges of optometry, participates on advisory panels to some of the top eye care companies in the world, and has lectured internationally on a variety of eye care topics. Dr. Planchet and his wife Marcela have three children, Nicolas, John Paul, and Eva Marie. Dr. Planchet is one of the founders of Our Lady of Grace Academy, a Catholic primary school located in Pleasanton. “I really care about people. This profession gives me the opportunity to work with people, improve their lives, and build long lasting relationships. I have always wanted to be in a profession that gives to the community, and helps make peoples lives a little better. I strive to be a caring, family oriented doctor.”
Christopher Prough, O.D.
Atascosa & Frio Family
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Dr. Christopher Prough, Therapeutic Optometrist Dr. Christopher Prough grew up in Pleasanton and is a Pleasanton High School graduate. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas State University in San Marcos with a minor in Chemistry. In May of 2014 he earned his Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. In June 2014 he received his Texas Optometry license and became a Therapeutic Glaucoma Specialist in August of 2014. Dr. Prough’s externships include training from the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, The Eye Center in Memphis, Tennessee and with Draisin Vision Group in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Prough is a member of the American Optometric Association. He also served with the Student Volunteers for the Optometric Services to Humanity. Dr. Prough served with this organization in Belize City, Belize; Merida, Mexico and in May Pen, Jamaica. “I’ve always known that I wanted to be a health care provider. I worked as an ophthalmic technician just out of college and was blessed to work with some very caring optometrists that helped guide me into this field. I couldn’t be happier about this decision to become an eye doctor. I love that I can be part of the community and build lasting relationships with my patients. I enjoy seeing the smiles on children’s faces and helping those with eye health needs. I strive to provide each patient with high quality eye care and a lifetime of happy, healthy eyes.”
Jessica Saldivar-Alvarez, O.D.
Culebra & Potranco
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Dr. Jessica Saldivar-Alvarez, O.D. was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Saldivar-Alvarez graduated from Burbank High School and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology from Our Lady of the Lake University in May 2006. She received her Doctor of Optometry Degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry in May 2010. She has been practicing at Eyetx since October 2010. Dr. Saldivar-Alvarez is a Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. She is also a member of the American Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association and Bexar County Optometric Association. In her spare time, she likes spending time with her family and friends.
Amy Schnegg, O.D.
Vineyard & San Pedro
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Dr. Amy Schnegg received her Doctor of Optometry from the Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2012 and her Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Indiana. Dr. Schnegg has been practicing Optometry since 2012 and is an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist, Certified Specialty and Medical Contact Lens Fitter, and Prescriber.

Dr. Schnegg’s interest in Optometry began on the recommendation of her optometrist and her strong comprehension of science in high school. She developed a desire to help patients achieve a higher quality of life through clearer vision as well as helping preserve their clear vision through the treatment of eye diseases and other eye conditions. Dr. Schnegg especially enjoys helping patients improve their quality of life by helping them achieve clearer and more dynamic vision.

Dr. Schnegg is active in community service on both the local and international levels. She proudly participates in yearly outreach eye surgery trips to Guatemala where she helps provide blindness-preventing cataract surgeries and other needed eye procedures.

Valerie Winfrey, O.D.
Vineyard & San Pedro
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Dr. Valerie Winfrey completed her undergraduate schooling at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) in San Antonio, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology. She furthered her education by obtaining a Doctorate of Optometry degree from the UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry. Dr. Winfrey has been practicing since 2013 and joined EyeTX in 2019. She became an optometrist because as a child, she loved going to the eye doctor. She knew that she wanted to be a doctor and having bad eyesight pointed her in the right direction. Dr. Winfrey enjoys meeting new people and helping them improve one of their most important senses – vision. When she’s not caring for her patients, she loves singing, hiking, being outdoors, and spending time with her family.