Our Optometrist

Eye care professionals specialize in understanding how the human eye really works, as well as diseases and conditions that affect your vision—many of which do not always have obvious symptoms. Eye doctors know how age and risk factors affect vision over time for young and old, and they understand the benefits and features of corrective lenses, both as eyeglass lenses and contact lenses.

Our optometrist takes the time to explain the results of your eye exam, describe your options and listen to your eye care needs. Because maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership, we encourage you to ask questions and share your health information, which could be vital to monitoring, diagnosing and treating potential vision problems.

Meet our doctor:

Dr. James Mikkelsen

James L. Mikkelsen, O.D.
Dr. Mikkelsen is a graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry where he earned a Doctor of Optometry degree. He practices full-scope primary eye care including basic eye examinations, complex contact lens fitting, pediatric vision care, diagnosis and treatment of most medical eye problems, and co-management of LASIK and cataract surgery.

Dr. Mikkelsen is licensed as a therapeutic optometrist and has been affiliated with TSO since 1988. He enjoys seeing the whole family, from children to grandparents. He especially enjoys teaching patients about their eye conditions so they might better understand how their visual system works. He is a member of the Texas Optometric Association.

 

 

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