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Our The Woodlands and Spring Optometric Team


The eye doctors and staff at Lifetime Eyecare Associates have been providing The Woodlands with quality eye care for many years. Our friendly staff is dedicated to providing this care in an atmosphere of compassion and respect. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of eye care through continuing education utilizing the latest state-of-the-art equipment, technology, contact lens, and eyewear products.

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Meet The Eye Doctors At Lifetime Eyecare Associates

Our eye doctors take the time to explain the results of your eye exam, describe your options and listen to your eye care needs. Because maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership, we encourage you to ask questions and share your health information, which could be vital to monitoring, diagnosing, and treating potential vision problems.


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Claudio Lagunas,, O.D.

Claudio Lagunas,, O.D.

Dr. Claudio Lagunas is a Texas Licensed Therapeutic Optometrist. Dr. Lagunas graduated in 1997 from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico, with honors. He was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society and won numerous awards including the Wesley Jessen Contact Lens Achievement Award, Best...
Grisel Lagunas, O.D.

Grisel Lagunas, O.D.

Dr. Grisel Lagunas is a Texas Licensed Therapeutic Optometrist and Graduated from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2001. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in General Sciences and her Masters Degree in Public Health from the University of Puerto Rico. She is a current member of the...
Sarah Vallery,, O.D.

Sarah Vallery,, O.D.

Dr. Sarah Vallery graduated in 1997 with her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry. During her externships with Mann- Berkeley Eye Center and Hermann Eye Clinic, she gained valuable clinical training in Lasik surgery co-management and corneal, retinal and glaucoma conditions. Upon completing her...
Muriel Martinez,, O.D.

Muriel Martinez,, O.D.

Dr. Muriel Martinez graduated in 2013 with a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry. During her externships at Eye Center of Texas and The Good Neighbor Clinic, she gained valuable clinical training in Lasik and cataract surgery co-management as well as diagnosis and management...
Yaimi Romero,, O.D.

Yaimi Romero,, O.D.

Dr. Yaimi Romero graduated with honors from Inter American University of Puerto Rico in 1998 with a Bachelor degree in Biomedics and a Minor in Microbiology. She graduated from Inter American University School of Optometry of Puerto Rico as a doctor in 2002. In 2003, she opened her first private...
Michelle Melchor, O.D.

Michelle Melchor, O.D.

After graduating the University of Houston-College of Optometry, Dr. Michelle Melchor O.D. joined a large multi-disciplined practice in Houston until beginning a partnership with Dr. Monique Adams-DeRouen. Dr. Melchor is a member of the Texas Optometric Association, the Houston Optometric Association and the Harris County Optometric Society (HCOS). Both Dr....
Monique Adams-Derouen, O. D.

Monique Adams-Derouen, O. D.

Dr. Monique Adams-Derouen is a therapeutic optometrist and optometric glaucoma specialist. She is a graduate of the University of Houston-College of Optometry. Initially, she practiced in a well-known retina and general ophthalmology practice in Houston and then moved into private practice. She was appointed as an adjunct assistant professor for...
Deanna Gates, O.D.

Deanna Gates, O.D.

Dr. Deanna Gates, a native Houstonian, attended Texas A&M before receiving both her Bachelor and Doctor of Optometry degrees at the University of Houston. She completed her externship training at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana.  As a therapeutic...
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Lifetime Eyecare Associates in The Woodlands

Lifetime Eyecare Associates provides innovative eye care services to patients from in and around The Woodlands. We offer comprehensive eye health assessments, ocular disease diagnosis and treatment, contact lens evaluation and fitting, and prescriptions.

The team at Lifetime Eyecare Associates aims to provide the best possible solution for the patient's eye health and vision needs. By utilizing the latest technologies and evidence-based treatments, we can ensure that each patient maintains optimal eye health.

We welcome new patients and accept most major forms of insurance.