Our Eye Care Staff

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant / Optician

Cris has been working within the eye care industry for 10+ years, where he gathered knowledge from previous work experience in optometry, ophthalmology and opticianry. He enjoys working with patients and he is eager to help the Abilene community and surrounding areas with their continuous eye care at APEC. When Cris is not working, he enjoys spending time outdoors and learning new skills that can help patients see clearly.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant / Surgical Technician

With ten years of experience in the ophthalmology field, Janae is one of Abilene Premier Eye Care’s ophthalmic technicians. She enjoys spending time with her daughter and family, reading, fishing, going to the beach, and helping with her family’s catering business.

Patient Services Representative

With approximately 8 years experience in the medical field, Nicole is a hard-working and driven individual.   Nicole’s favorite color is hot pink, loves animals, spending time with family, and really enjoys the outdoors, especially the beach and lake.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant / Certified Ophthalmic Technician

Tara has been in ophthalmology for over 21 years. She loves her patients. Tara enjoys watching her daughter dance and listening to her sing. She also enjoys watching football and baseball with her husband and attending church at Oldham Lane Church of Christ.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Surgical Technician

Whitney has ten years of experience in the ophthalmology field. When you call Abilene Premier Eye Care you might just hear her voice on the other end. Whitney is also our surgery scheduler and can help you with billing questions. When not busy in the office or assisting with patient eyecare, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Security/Mascot

Max a Million was Abilene Premier Eye Care’s Mascot for over 15 years. He left us with a box full of treasure and many good memories, but he was best at giving his unconditional love. Max cherished everyone he met and always remembered to give them kisses. He brought the good out in everyone. He was the neighborhood pup. We will miss his sweet dark brown eyes and happy tail, but most of all his cheerful, funny personality and his “human nature talk”… if you met him you would know it!

Please give all your pups some extra love in honor of Max!