Jeremy L. Danson, O.D.
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Dr. Danson grew up in Austin, TX and also attended high school in Llano, TX before attending Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. He received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1999. Dr. Danson is a Therapeutic Optometrist and an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. He joined Burnet Eye Care in 1999 working 2 days a week and started practicing full-time in 2003, and he has been the Owner of Burnet Eye Care since 2007.
Dr. Danson has been a member of the Burnet Chapter of Rotary International since 2003. He has served as a member of the Board and President of the club in the past. Through the Club, he enjoys serving local communities through various volunteer projects benefiting the local Boys and Girls Clubs, Salvation Army, Burnet High School graduating seniors, and other non-profit organizations. He is a member of both the American Optometric Association and the Texas Optometric Association. And, he is a member of Burnet and Llano Chambers of Commerce. Dr. Danson enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 children. He also likes canoeing and kayaking local rivers and lakes. He has competed in the Texas Water Safari, a 260-mile non-stop canoe race along the San Marcos and Guadalupe rivers to the Gulf of Mexico. |
Roxana R. Leija, O.D
Dr. Leija grew up in Sterling City, TX just outside of San Angelo. She received her Bachelor of Science from Angelo State, and completed her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2015. She graduated Magna Cum Laude, was a member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society, and received Letters of Recommendation for Clinic Excellence.
Dr. Leija completed an internship at Vision Source - Alamo Heights in San Antonio, TX where she gained experience in fitting a variety of soft contact lenses. She also completed an internship with the VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM where she further developed her clinical skills and worked with mainly geriatric veterans in a hospital setting. Dr. Leija is a Therapeutic Optometrist and an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. She joined Burnet Eye Care upon graduation in 2015.
Dr. Leija and her fiancée are sports enthusiasts and are loyal Dallas Cowboys fans! They are proud new parents of a baby boy and look forward to cheering for him in his future sports endeavors!
Dr. Leija completed an internship at Vision Source - Alamo Heights in San Antonio, TX where she gained experience in fitting a variety of soft contact lenses. She also completed an internship with the VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM where she further developed her clinical skills and worked with mainly geriatric veterans in a hospital setting. Dr. Leija is a Therapeutic Optometrist and an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. She joined Burnet Eye Care upon graduation in 2015.
Dr. Leija and her fiancée are sports enthusiasts and are loyal Dallas Cowboys fans! They are proud new parents of a baby boy and look forward to cheering for him in his future sports endeavors!
Dana P. Dang, O.D.
Dr. Dang grew up in the Dallas, TX area before attending Texas Tech University in Lubbock. After completing her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Texas Tech, she then completed her Master of Business Administration and Finance from the University of Texas in Dallas. While pursuing her MBA, she was employed at Pearl Vision and later at Makler Optical where she developed a strong interest in the field of Optometry. Highly motivated after her work experiences, she then obtained her Doctor of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry in 2014.
Dr. Dang completed four internships, including one at the University of Melbourne in Australia. While an Intern at the Amarillo Veterans Affairs Medical Center, she provided comprehensive eye exams to mostly geriatric patients. She managed care for patients with eye diseases and conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Dang is an active member of the American Optometric Association and of the Central Texas Optometric Society. Dr. Dang is a Therapeutic Optometrist and an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist.
When not taking care of her patients, Dr. Dang is busy planning for her upcoming Spring wedding and honeymoon.
Dr. Dang completed four internships, including one at the University of Melbourne in Australia. While an Intern at the Amarillo Veterans Affairs Medical Center, she provided comprehensive eye exams to mostly geriatric patients. She managed care for patients with eye diseases and conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Dang is an active member of the American Optometric Association and of the Central Texas Optometric Society. Dr. Dang is a Therapeutic Optometrist and an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist.
When not taking care of her patients, Dr. Dang is busy planning for her upcoming Spring wedding and honeymoon.
Office Manager
Braye graduated from Burnet High School before earning her Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration from Texas State University in San Marcos, TX in 1994. She began her career in Human Resources and Recruiting while working for Manpower, Inc. in Houston, TX. Prior to joining Burnet Eye Care, Braye worked as a Recruiter in the software development industry, working for high tech and video game development companies in Austin, TX.
Opticians
Jeffie moved to Burnet from Rochester, NY in 1995. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Heidelberg College in Tiffin, OH and is a Certified Optician through the American Board of Opticianry. Jeffie has forty years of experience in the optical industry with nineteen years as an Optician. She has been the Optical Manager of Burnet Eye Care for fifteen years.
Jan has over twenty-five years of experience in the Optometry and Ophthalmology fields. She has contributed as an Ophthalmic Technician and Surgical Assistant. She also has experinence in Business Management, Optical, and Sales. She works in both the Burnet and Llano locations.
Jan has over twenty-five years of experience in the Optometry and Ophthalmology fields. She has contributed as an Ophthalmic Technician and Surgical Assistant. She also has experinence in Business Management, Optical, and Sales. She works in both the Burnet and Llano locations.
Front Desk Coordinators
Kimberly owned and managed an upscale retail store in Austin, TX before joining Burnet Eye Care in 2012. She is currently the Front Office Manager for the Llano Eye Care office.
Denise moved to Texas in 2005 from Alaska with her husband and 5 children, where they owned a fishing and hunting mountain lodge. She loves riding horses with her family in her spare time. She has over 3 years experience in the medical field.
Denise moved to Texas in 2005 from Alaska with her husband and 5 children, where they owned a fishing and hunting mountain lodge. She loves riding horses with her family in her spare time. She has over 3 years experience in the medical field.
Optometric Technicians
Tish has been with Burnet Eye Care since 2004. She is originally from Albany, GA. Tish has been an Optometric Assistant for 33 years.
Janci has over nine years of experience in the medical field. She spent six years at a leading central Texas hospital where she served as Centralized Scheduler, Insurance Coordinator, and Medical Assistant. Most recently, she worked as an Ophthalmic Technician for an Ophthalmology practice, and she comes to Burnet Eye Care with over two years of experience in the eye care field.
Cheryl made a cross-country move from the Las Vegas, NV area where she worked as an Optometric Technician and Receptionist for over 10 years. She has been the Technician for our Llano Eye Care office for over three years.
Janci has over nine years of experience in the medical field. She spent six years at a leading central Texas hospital where she served as Centralized Scheduler, Insurance Coordinator, and Medical Assistant. Most recently, she worked as an Ophthalmic Technician for an Ophthalmology practice, and she comes to Burnet Eye Care with over two years of experience in the eye care field.
Cheryl made a cross-country move from the Las Vegas, NV area where she worked as an Optometric Technician and Receptionist for over 10 years. She has been the Technician for our Llano Eye Care office for over three years.
Insurance Specialist
Karen has been with Burnet Eye Care since 2001. She has worked as our Front Desk Coordinator and Business Office Manager. She is currently our Insurance Specialist and is also instrumental in training new employees in all of these service areas.
