Our Eye Care Staff

Front Desk

Angela is one of APEC’s team members working at our Front Desk.  She is one of the first people you will meet when visiting Abilene Premier Eye Care.  Angela enjoys spending her free time with family, especially her granddaughter.

Certified Ophthalmic Technician / Certified 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.

Optician

Tabby has been an optician for 25 years. She enjoys customizing eyewear for patients who enjoy the world in clear view. As a mom of 5, and Gigi of two beautiful grandbabies her free time is dedicated to cooking, baking, and spending time with family. Tabby also enjoys spending time being outside with her plants. “I truly enjoy what I have chosen as my career.  Seeing patients happy to have someone help them feel and look great in glasses is such an achievement for me. Go Broncos!” -Tabby

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.

Ophthalmic Technician

Vanessa has over ten years of experience in the ophthalmology field. She brings with her a focus in pediatric ophthalmology. Vanessa recently moved from San Antonio to Abilene and APEC is happy to have her join our team. She enjoys family time with her kids, along with cooking, fishing, hunting, and camping.

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!