Meet the Doctors of Eye Center of Texas

Yasir Ahmed, M.D.

Yasir Ahmed, M.D. is a Board-certified, Willis Eye fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, corneal crosslinking, cataract, and refractive surgery.

Nicholas P. Bell, M.D.

Dr. Nicholas Bell, M.D. is a Board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical, laser, and surgical management of glaucoma.

Mark L. Mayo, M.D.

Dr. Mark Mayo, M.D. has nearly 20 years of experience in ophthalmology and has been named one of Houston’s “Top Laser Cataract Surgeons.”

Paul J. Stewart M.D.

Paul J. Stewart, M.D. is a Board-certified ophthalmologist, specializing in vitreoretinal surgery and ocular oncology.

Edward C. Wade, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Edward C. Wade is one of the co-founders of Eye Center of Texas and has been named one of the “Top LASIK Surgeons in the United States.”

Nicole R. Lifson, M.D.

Nicole Lifson, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in medical retina with a focus on treatment of complex retinal disorders including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, ocular infections, and vascular disorders.

Christopher D. Allee O.D.

Dr. Allee is a partner of Eye Center of Texas, providing administration and clinical care. He received his optometry degree from the Univ...

Grant C. Hopping, M.D.

As a native Houstonian, Dr. Grant Hopping grew up in Friendswood, TX, graduating with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from Rice University.

Jill C. Autry O.D., R.Ph.

Jill C. Autry received a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. After graduation, she served as a...

Amanda L. Bachman O.D.

Dr. Bachman began a residency in Ocular Disease at the Eye Center of Texas. After her residency, she stayed on as an associate optometrist for the...

Vivian La, O.D.

Embracing her native roots in the vibrant city of Houston, Dr. Vivian La exudes an unwavering enthusiasm to contribute to her hometown's eye care landscape.

Julie D. Ngo O.D., F.A.A.O.

Dr. Ngo has received honors including the Vision Care Clinical Award, Drs. Penick, Pickard, and Sticksel Jr. Scholarship, and a recognized...

Kim P. Pham, O.D.

A native Houstonian, Dr. Pham earned her doctorate in optometry from the University of Houston in 2021. After graduation, she completed a residency in ocular disease and refractive and ocular surgery at Virginia Eye Consultants in Norfolk, VA. After completing residency she moved back home and joined Eye Center of Texas as an associate optometrist.

Randall N. Reichle O.D., F.A.A.O.

Dr. Reichle was in private practice in Houston for fifteen years prior to founding Eye Center of Texas. Dr. Reichle was named the 2010 “Texas...

Justine N. Rosner O.D., F.A.A.O.

Justine N. Rosner was born and raised in South Dakota. She graduated Suma Cum Laude from the University of South Dakota in 2011 with a degree in Biology.

Christopher Sek, O.D., F.A.A.O.

Christopher Sek, OD. A native Texan, Dr. Sek grew up in Houston and attended the University of Houston, graduating with a degree in Biology. Dr. Sek earned his doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree from the Rosenberg School of Optometry at the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio.

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