Optom-Eyes STAFF:
Dr. Walls
Dr. Amanda Walls purchased Optom-Eyes from Dr. John Rabins in May of 2022. She plans on continuing the excellent service expected at the office while keeping the same great team of staff. Here is a little bit about her: Education
Biography In 2022, Dr. Walls had the opportunity to take over care for patients at Optom-Eys from its previous owner, she jumped at the chance knowing she was ready to expand her care into Colorado Springs. Amanda Walls, O.D. became owner of her first office Falcon Family Eye Care in 2013. The first few years of her career, she was a pediatric optometrist in Colorado Springs. Dr. Walls spent her first year out of school practicing in Houston, TX. She attended optometry school in Memphis, TN at Southern College of Optometry. As President of the student body, Amanda had the opportunity to become involved in every aspect of optometry. It is a great joy for Dr. Walls to serve the people of Colorado Springs as their primary eye care doctor. She enjoys being a member of the Lions Club, supporting the little league and participating in community events. Amanda plans to be in Colorado Springs for a long time, and claims the best part of the job is “seeing the families year after year.” Dr. Walls has two daughters and a husband who works as a private practice therapist in town. She enjoys playing soccer, running and spending time with loved ones in her free time. |
Dr. Gail Saxerud
Dr. Gail Saxerud is a Colorado native. She graduated with honors from Pacific University College of Optometry in 1996. She has enjoyed specializing in primary care optometry, understanding that a quality eye exam is the foundation for visual comfort in today's technology-filled world. She particularly enjoys the challenges that Colorado presents, including the diagnosis and treatment of dry eyes, as well as fitting contact lenses in this dry climate. Dr. Saxerud lives in Colorado Springs with her optometrist husband and their two children. As a family they enjoy camping, hiking and attending live concerts.
Dr. Gail Saxerud is a Colorado native. She graduated with honors from Pacific University College of Optometry in 1996. She has enjoyed specializing in primary care optometry, understanding that a quality eye exam is the foundation for visual comfort in today's technology-filled world. She particularly enjoys the challenges that Colorado presents, including the diagnosis and treatment of dry eyes, as well as fitting contact lenses in this dry climate. Dr. Saxerud lives in Colorado Springs with her optometrist husband and their two children. As a family they enjoy camping, hiking and attending live concerts.
Dr. Amber Weimer
Dr. Amber Weimer, our newest doctor, is a welcome addition to our staff. She has been practicing in Colorado since 2019 and enjoys primary car optometry, contact lens fitting, and managing ocular disease. Born and raised in Alaska, Dr. Weimer has a passion for the outdoors, participating in mountain climbing, ultramarathons, and rock climbing with her husband Mario.
Dr. Amber Weimer, our newest doctor, is a welcome addition to our staff. She has been practicing in Colorado since 2019 and enjoys primary car optometry, contact lens fitting, and managing ocular disease. Born and raised in Alaska, Dr. Weimer has a passion for the outdoors, participating in mountain climbing, ultramarathons, and rock climbing with her husband Mario.
Susan, Office Manager
Susan became the OPTOM~EYES practice manager after moving to Colorado Springs from Denver to be closer to her grandkids. She comes loaded with experience, having managed large chain opticals as well as small private practices. She loves the interpersonal relationships afforded in a small office, and delights in attending to the individual needs of our patients. She also keeps up with fashion trends in popular eyewear.
Susan became the OPTOM~EYES practice manager after moving to Colorado Springs from Denver to be closer to her grandkids. She comes loaded with experience, having managed large chain opticals as well as small private practices. She loves the interpersonal relationships afforded in a small office, and delights in attending to the individual needs of our patients. She also keeps up with fashion trends in popular eyewear.
Erik
Erik is a jack-of-all-trades in the office, including data entry, insurance billing, computer liaison, and bookkeeping. He has lived in the Colorado Springs area for about six years and joined Optom~ Eyes two years ago. He is an obsessed Nascar fan and enjoys spending time with his 4 children and 12 grandchildren.
Erik is a jack-of-all-trades in the office, including data entry, insurance billing, computer liaison, and bookkeeping. He has lived in the Colorado Springs area for about six years and joined Optom~ Eyes two years ago. He is an obsessed Nascar fan and enjoys spending time with his 4 children and 12 grandchildren.
Cindy, Billing Specialist
Cindy is our billing, coding, and insurance specialist. She has several years of experience working for optometrists. Cindy stays current with ongoing changes in insurance coverage and benefits, and OPTOM~EYES accepts most major insurance plans. She can answer all your billing and insurance questions. Cindy enjoys spending her free time with her husband Steve and their three children.
Cindy is our billing, coding, and insurance specialist. She has several years of experience working for optometrists. Cindy stays current with ongoing changes in insurance coverage and benefits, and OPTOM~EYES accepts most major insurance plans. She can answer all your billing and insurance questions. Cindy enjoys spending her free time with her husband Steve and their three children.
Christy, Front Desk
You may recognize Christy as the same friendly smile at our front desk several years ago. We’re glad she’s back in that role, having the rare ability to manage a myriad of tasks simultaneously. She’s been married for over 25 years, 18 of those in Colorado, and has four children. She enjoys antique shopping with her daughter and jeeping with her husband and boys.
You may recognize Christy as the same friendly smile at our front desk several years ago. We’re glad she’s back in that role, having the rare ability to manage a myriad of tasks simultaneously. She’s been married for over 25 years, 18 of those in Colorado, and has four children. She enjoys antique shopping with her daughter and jeeping with her husband and boys.
Taylor, Optician
Taylor is one of our opticians and has been in the optical field for two years. She moved to Colorado from Arizona with her mom in 2016. She enjoys playing video/computer games and loves “everything Disney.”
Taylor is one of our opticians and has been in the optical field for two years. She moved to Colorado from Arizona with her mom in 2016. She enjoys playing video/computer games and loves “everything Disney.”
