General Practitioners

• Pediatric Care
  A Board Certified Ophthalmologist. Born in Beaumont, TX, he is a graduate of Texas Christian University. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX. His internship was done in pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. Dr. Lewis completed his ophthalmology residency at Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. Before joining Texan Eye in 1999, Dr. Lewis was in private practice in Fort Worth, TX.
• Primary Care
  Texan Eye accepts most types of health insurance and a wide variety of Routine Vision plans. Whether you have Medicare, managed care, or private insurance, it is likely that your insurance will cover all or some of the services you receive. As insurance policies vary greatly, we recommend that you check with your insurance carrier regarding the details of your coverage. If you are a member of a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), you will most likely need a  referral  from your Primary Care Provider (PCP)  prior to being seen.
• Family Practice
  Dr. Lane is a Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. Originally from Ardmore, OK, Dr. Lane received his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma Baptist University and is a graduate of Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. At Texan Eye, he co-manages cataract and refractive surgery patients. He also sees patients for routine vision care including examinations for glasses and specialty contact lenses. He has served as an adjunct assistant professor for the University of Houston, College of Optometry and is a volunteer with Vision USA. Before joining Texan Eye in 1999, he was a family practice optometrist in Killeen, TX. Dr. Lane is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Texas Optometric Association, and the Central Texas Optometric Society.

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Regardless of your age, it is imperative to undergo regular eye examinations in order to prevent and detect eye disease. The human eye is constantly changing from year to year. Certain conditions, including glaucoma, do not manifest any symptoms until permanent damage has been done. According to The National Institutes of Health, approximately 2.3 million people in the United States suffer from glaucoma, while an additional 2 million people have glaucoma but are unaware of their condition. Detecting these diseases early allows for more flexible treatment options and reduces the risk of further harm to the eye.
• Ophthalmology
  A Board Certified Ophthalmologist. Born in Houston, Dr. Sargent is a graduate of Stanford University. She received her medical degree from Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Dr. Sargent completed her internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston and her residency at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. Before her recruitment to Texan Eye in 2004, Dr. Sargent was an assistant professor with the Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern for five years.
• Macular Degeneration
  If detected early, the more aggressive and vision-threatening "wet" form of Age-Related Macular Degeneration can be treated with laser and injectable drug therapies. The more common and less severe "dry" form of Age-Related Macular Degeneration has no existing treatment and is generally managed by observation and nutritional supplements. The growing use of pharmaceuticals (vitamins, minerals, and nutraceuticals) can be beneficial for patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration. To learn more, contact a Texan Eye doctor today.
• Laser Eye Surgery
  Imagine a life not dependent on glasses. Over the last decade, laser vision correction with LASIK and ASA has helped more than 17 million people worldwide see without glasses or contact lenses. Thanks to new advances in laser technology, LASIK and ASA (Advanced Surface Ablation) now offer a solution for patients with hyperopia (farsightedness) as well as myopia (nearsightedness) and astigmatism. Our experienced surgeons use the most advanced technology resulting in life changing results.
• Cataracts
  A cataract is a condition of the human lens inside the eye that causes blurred vision. While cataracts occur as a natural part of the aging process, other conditions such as diabetes, vitamin deficiency, trauma, and inflammatory diseases may accelerate cataract growth.
• Cataract Surgery
  Intraocular Lenses in Austin and Cedar Park – Introducing Full Focus® Cataract Surgery with Tecnis® Multifocal, ReSTOR®, AcrySOF® Toric Lens Implants, and Crystalens®
• Eye Exam
  If you or someone you know is overdue for an eye exam, please contact the eye professionals at Texan Eye at 1.800.252.2020 or webmail@texaneyecare.com to schedule an appointment.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Dr. Aschenbeck was born and raised in Houston, and first moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She then completed her medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, TX. Her internship in Internal Medicine was done at University of California San Diego. She completed her residency training at LSU Health Science Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, where she also served as Chief Resident. She then went on to complete her fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive surgery at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. During her fellowship, she was a Clinical Instructor for the Department of Ophthalmology, teaching residents in the classroom, the clinic, and on call. After all of her training, she returned to Austin and joined Texan Eye to be closer to her family.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  Diabetic retinopathy is a known complication of diabetes that affects the retina, causing blurry vision, double vision, blind spots, and floaters. The retina is the inner lining of the eye. When the blood vessels that supply nourishment to the retina are weakened, they tend to leak, swell or bleed, causing vision loss, and eventually, blindness. Ninety-five percent of those with significant diabetic retinopathy can avoid substantial vision loss if they are treated in time. With early intervention and treatment, diabetic retinopathy can be controlled; however, any damage to the retina is irreversible. Therefore it is important for patients with diabetes to have a dilated eye exam at least once a year.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  This will help prevent an infection after the surgery. About a week before the surgery, your doctor will perform an ultrasound on your eye. This allows the doctor to examine the structure and size of your eye.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Following medical school, Dr. Derham completed an internship in General Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She then completed her residency in Ophthalmology at New York Medical College in Queens, NY. There she was elected chief resident for her final year. Dr. Derham lives in Austin with her husband, daughter, and her bloodhound lab mix.
• Reconstructive Surgery
  At Texan Eye we offer elective cosmetic procedures as well as other oculoplastic surgeries to improve vision. If you are experiencing wrinkles or bagginess around the eyes or excess skin on the eyelids you may be a candidate for an oculoplastic procedure at Texan Eye. When choosing a doctor to perform surgical or nonsurgical procedures around your eye it is important to consider how fragile the human eye is. Select doctors here at Texan Eye are Board Certified Ophthalmologists trained in oculoplastic reconstructive surgery.

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
  BOTOX® Cosmetic offers several benefits for our patients – the injection helps relax the facial muscles responsible for uncontrolled eye movement (blepharospasm) and also smooths out wrinkles near the eyes and eyebrows. Botox treatments are short, only lasting approximately 15 minutes and do not require any recovery time. With immediate results, lasting from 4-6 months, our patients have seen aesthetic improvements while also obtaining a youthful and natural look.
• Plastic Surgery
  There are a number of eye conditions that pose cosmetic concerns and also affect vision. Oculoplastics is a broad term referring to any cosmetic or reconstructive treatment of the eyelids, eyebrows, tear ducts, or orbit (bony area) of the eyes. With ocular plastic surgery, our eye surgeons can treat a variety of vision problems caused by everything from droopy eyelids to orbital fractures, skin cancers of the eye, and facial spasms. Our goal is to not only restore vision, but also repair the function and appearance of the eyes.
• Blepharoplasty
  Dr. Sargent is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with a special interest in cataract surgery, which is the restoration of visual function and clarity with intraocular lens implants. With advanced lens designs such as ReSTOR® and Tecnis®, Dr. Sargent utilizes the best technologies in multifocal optics to correct both distance and near. She also combines these multifocal lenses with the AcrySOF® Toric lens implant to correct astigmatism when present to provide the clearest vision possible. Additionally, Dr. Sargent performs surgery to correct disorders on the anterior surface of the eye, including pterygium removal, and she performs upper eyelid blepharoplasty to enhance both cosmetic and visual function. She is conversant in Spanish. She welcomes adults and children, and treats eye diseases as well as provides routine care for glasses and contact lenses.

Allergists

• Allergies