OPTOMETRIST AND EYEWEAR
SPECIALISTS IN GREENSBORO, NC
Do you want to know the optometrist and opticians behind your healthy eyes, clear vision, top-notch lenses, and fashionable frames? …Good, because we can’t wait to tell you!
Our eye care and eyewear specialists are deeply dedicated to putting you in outstanding eyewear you’ll never want to be without. Some people might call their passion for optical “niche” (or if we’re being completely honest, “nerdy’), but we call it “necessary” for giving you fashion-forward perspectives and finding just the right solutions for your medical and aesthetic needs!
OUR STAFF
Dr. Melissa Heisler, O.D.
Dr. Heisler is from a small town in Canada called Heisler (yes, really!). Dr. Heisler dreamed of becoming an optometrist from a young age. She moved to Chicago, IL, to attend the Illinois College of Optometry, where she graduated in 2018 Summa Cum Laude. She then moved to North Carolina to start her career and joined the Oscar Oglethorpe team in 2019. Dr. Heisler provides primary eyecare for glasses and contact lenses, and manages anterior and posterior ocular health, including diabetic eye exams.
Favorite part of the eye: The optic nerve
Off the Clock: Dr. Heisler can be found spending time with her husband and dog, enjoying a glass of wine, hitting the gym, and planning her next vacation
Liz Wall, A.B.O.C.
Although they entered opticianry by pure chance, Liz has always been fascinated by human anatomy and all its quirks! They’re a whiz with the technical side of optics, but their true passion lies in forging meaningful connections with patients, empowering them to embrace their unique selves through eyewear. Their favorite aspects of the job are troubleshooting optical challenges and mentoring colleagues to reach their full potential as opticians. In an alternate universe, Liz envisions themself as an ocularist, sculpting intricate prosthetics with the same care and precision they apply to their current profession. But for now, they continue to blend science, empathy, and problem-solving as an integral part of Oscar Oglethorpe.
Off the Clock: Find Liz studying cryptozoology and high strangeness, cooking new cuisines,
and playing fetch with their cats, Gozer and Zuul.
Ayannah Jones, C.P.O.
Ayannah, our Certified Paraoptometric extraordinaire, is the heartbeat of our clinic at O.O. In collaboration with Dr. Heisler, she wields her expertise to conduct crucial preliminary tests, including autorefraction, visual field analysis, visual acuity assessments, and digital retinal photography. Affectionately known as the “Cornea Cutie,” Ayannah thrives on forming genuine connections with patients. Whether you’re a returning visitor or stepping into our office for the first time, Ayannah delights in uncovering the unique story of you and your eyes.
Off the Clock: Ayannah’s adventures continue as she indulges in the company of friends and delves into the captivating world of True Crime docuseries, where every twist and turn keeps her on the edge of her seat (where she’s curled up with her bunny, Java, of course!)
Gray Perry
After many years in the service industry, Gray has had her fair share of very weird jobs. So, let’s just say she was fully prepared to work at Oscar Oglethorpe as our Office Administrator, A.K.A. Air Traffic Control. Gray ensures that things are always running just as smoothly as your Transitions lenses. With no prior optical experience, but a great “fake it ‘til you make it” attitude, she fits in perfectly! She’s the first face you see when you enter and the first voice you hear when you call – no matter how hard you try, you won’t be able to avoid her…Sorry!
Fun fact: Gray’s goal is to be able to spell “ophthalmologist” without having to Google it one
day. There’s a lot of work to be done.
Off the Clock: Gray enjoys hitting the pottery studio and playing infinite hours of Stardew
Valley, The Last of Us, and Fortnite!
Leah Adams, A.B.O.C.
Leah, our adept lab technician, is the unsung O.O. hero whose expertise ensures that every lens is carefully ordered and precisely edged to fit flawlessly into your frames. Their attention to detail and technical prowess keep our shop running like a well-oiled machine, even if their presence often goes unnoticed. So, the next time you find yourself marveling at the clarity of your lenses, be sure to offer them a nod of appreciation for their craft.
Greatest Love: Their sweet pup, Koda
Favorite Activities: Ice hockey; visiting theme parks; immersing themself in the strategic maneuvers and unexpected twists of Survivor
Rafa Sharif
Meet Rafa, a valued member of our unique optical shop. Raised in Greensboro as a first-generation Sudanese immigrant, she’s deeply passionate about social issues. As an optician, Rafa excels in frame styling, ensuring everyone finds glasses that suit them perfectly and make them feel confident. Her dedication ensures that each individual who walks through
our doors not only finds the perfect pair of glasses but also leaves feeling empowered. She radiates a vibrant energy that uplifts those around her. Beyond her role as an optician, Rafa is also an artist. She designs and installs our popular window displays. Rafa enjoys spending time with friends, taking walks in nature, and dancing.
Fun fact: Rafa is a thrifting expert and has an eye for finding great deals!
Favorite Food: Pho
Melanie Gutierrez
Originally from Long Beach, CA, Melanie brings a wealth of experience to her role as an optician, fueled by a deep-seated passion for her craft. She is dedicated to constantly growing her optical knowledge and finding new ways to improve patients’ vision and well-being. As our resident Contact Lens Specialist, Melanie eagerly shares her knowledge and expertise, guiding patients through the intricacies of contact lens wear and safety. Fluent in both Spanish and English, she effectively communicates with a diverse range of patients, ensuring they each receive personalized and comfortable care. In her freetime, Melanie enjoys spending her evenings watching telenovelas with her family and dogs.
Addicted to: Aquaphor and shopping
Future Husband: Niall Horan
Julithze Rubio
Meet Julithze, the eldest daughter of Mexican immigrant parents, whose journey from remodeling to eye-care has been unexpected yet fulfilling. As our Quality Control Specialist, not a flaw or scratch escapes her discerning eye, ensuring impeccable eyewear for all O.O. customers! Fluent in both English and Spanish, Julithze also helps foster a comfortable environment for our Spanish-speaking patients, bridging language barriers with ease.
Off the Clock: Julithze indulges in collecting trinkets (especially of cute characters like Doraemon and My Melody), and explores her passion for music.
Addicted to: Beets; new piercings and tattoos
Temitope Adeniyi
Temi is a budding optician with enthusiasm that knows no bounds! Raised in Greensboro, she brings a warm and welcoming vibe to her work. Temi’s passion lies in the thrill of finding unique and stylish glasses for her patients (and herself), all while connecting with new people along the way. Beyond her professional life, Temi is an avid enthusiast of all things beauty and makeup-related, constantly experimenting with new looks and trends. When she’s not perfecting her makeup skills, you’ll often catch her binge-watching anime, soaking up the great outdoors, or buried in a good book. Recently, she’s embarked on the journey of learning how to create beautiful floral arrangements, adding another creative outlet to her ever-growing list of interests.
Fun fact:: Temi has a major sweet tooth – wherever there’s dessert, you’ll find her!
Favorite Animes: Naruto, One Piece and Black Clover
Caitlin Bragg
Caitlin, a fresh addition to the optometry world, seamlessly blends her passion for art with her newfound career. Though she spends most of her time helping customers select their perfect eyewear, she effortlessly switches gears to assist with eye exams in the role of paraoptometric technician. Beyond her professional duties, Caitlin remains deeply rooted in the vibrant pulse of downtown Greensboro, staying connected with its artistic community. Her multifaceted talents
and commitment to her craft make her an invaluable asset to both the optometry practice and the cultural landscape of her city.
Off the Clock:Find Caitlin creating art, attending local artist gatherings and roller skating.
Favorite TV Show: Steven Universe
Dr. Melissa Heisler, O.D.
Dr. Heisler is from a small town in Canada called Heisler (yes, really!). Dr. Heisler dreamed of becoming an optometrist from a young age. She moved to Chicago, IL, to attend the Illinois College of Optometry, where she graduated in 2018 Summa Cum Laude. She then moved to North Carolina to start her career and joined the Oscar Oglethorpe team in 2019. Dr. Heisler provides primary eyecare for glasses and contact lenses, and manages anterior and posterior ocular health, including diabetic eye exams.
Favorite part of the eye: The optic nerve
Off the Clock: Dr. Heisler can be found spending time with her husband and dog, enjoying a glass of wine, hitting the gym, and planning her next vacation
Liz Wall, A.B.O.C.
Although they entered opticianry by pure chance, Liz has always been fascinated by human anatomy and all its quirks! They’re a whiz with the technical side of optics, but their true passion lies in forging meaningful connections with patients, empowering them to embrace their unique selves through eyewear. Their favorite aspects of the job are troubleshooting optical challenges and mentoring colleagues to reach their full potential as opticians. In an alternate universe, Liz envisions themself as an ocularist, sculpting intricate prosthetics with the same care and precision they apply to their current profession. But for now, they continue to blend science, empathy, and problem-solving as an integral part of Oscar Oglethorpe.
Off the Clock: Find Liz studying cryptozoology and high strangeness, cooking new cuisines,
and playing fetch with their cats, Gozer and Zuul.
Ayannah Jones, C.P.O.
Ayannah, our Certified Paraoptometric extraordinaire, is the heartbeat of our clinic at O.O. In collaboration with Dr. Heisler, she wields her expertise to conduct crucial preliminary tests, including autorefraction, visual field analysis, visual acuity assessments, and digital retinal photography. Affectionately known as the “Cornea Cutie,” Ayannah thrives on forming genuine connections with patients. Whether you’re a returning visitor or stepping into our office for the first time, Ayannah delights in uncovering the unique story of you and your eyes.
Off the Clock: Ayannah’s adventures continue as she indulges in the company of friends and delves into the captivating world of True Crime docuseries, where every twist and turn keeps her on the edge of her seat (where she’s curled up with her bunny, Java, of course!)
Gray Perry
After many years in the service industry, Gray has had her fair share of very weird jobs. So, let’s just say she was fully prepared to work at Oscar Oglethorpe as our Office Administrator, A.K.A. Air Traffic Control. Gray ensures that things are always running just as smoothly as your Transitions lenses. With no prior optical experience, but a great “fake it ‘til you make it” attitude, she fits in perfectly! She’s the first face you see when you enter and the first voice you hear when you call – no matter how hard you try, you won’t be able to avoid her…Sorry!
Fun fact: Gray’s goal is to be able to spell “ophthalmologist” without having to Google it one
day. There’s a lot of work to be done.
Off the Clock: Gray enjoys hitting the pottery studio and playing infinite hours of Stardew
Valley, The Last of Us, and Fortnite!
Leah Adams, A.B.O.C.
Leah, our adept lab technician, is the unsung O.O. hero whose expertise ensures that every lens is carefully ordered and precisely edged to fit flawlessly into your frames. Their attention to detail and technical prowess keep our shop running like a well-oiled machine, even if their presence often goes unnoticed. So, the next time you find yourself marveling at the clarity of your lenses, be sure to offer them a nod of appreciation for their craft.
Greatest Love: Their sweet pup, Koda
Favorite Activities: Ice hockey; visiting theme parks; immersing themself in the strategic maneuvers and unexpected twists of Survivor
Rafa Sharif
Meet Rafa, a valued member of our unique optical shop. Raised in Greensboro as a first-generation Sudanese immigrant, she’s deeply passionate about social issues. As an optician, Rafa excels in frame styling, ensuring everyone finds glasses that suit them perfectly and make them feel confident. Her dedication ensures that each individual who walks through
our doors not only finds the perfect pair of glasses but also leaves feeling empowered. She radiates a vibrant energy that uplifts those around her. Beyond her role as an optician, Rafa is also an artist. She designs and installs our popular window displays. Rafa enjoys spending time with friends, taking walks in nature, and dancing.
Fun fact: Rafa is a thrifting expert and has an eye for finding great deals!
Favorite Food: Pho
Dakota Faulkenberry
Meet Dakota, your go-to eyewear stylist with a flair for fashion and a passion for helping you find the perfect frames. He brings a fresh perspective to the table, ensuring you not only see clearly but look fabulous doing it! Drawing inspiration from icons like Edie Sedgewick, Kate Moss, and Naomi Campbell, Dakota infuses elements of timeless elegance and contemporary edge into every eyewear selection – he’s sure to tailor your eyewear to suit your lifestyle and personality.
Outside of helping people find their perfect pair, Dakota can be found trying out new restaurants around town, and attending any concert he can. A child of the 90’s, he also enjoys spending too much time on TikTok.
Fun Facts: Dakota is half-Cherokee and half-Choctaw, and has zero correlation to the Tim McGraw song!
Favorite 90’s Cartoon: Sailor Moon holds a special place in his heart, reminding him of the power of transformation and self-expression—values he brings to every eyewear consultation.
Melanie Gutierrez
Originally from Long Beach, CA, Melanie brings a wealth of experience to her role as an optician, fueled by a deep-seated passion for her craft. She is dedicated to constantly growing her optical knowledge and finding new ways to improve patients’ vision and well-being. As our resident Contact Lens Specialist, Melanie eagerly shares her knowledge and expertise, guiding patients through the intricacies of contact lens wear and safety. Fluent in both Spanish and English, she effectively communicates with a diverse range of patients, ensuring they each receive personalized and comfortable care. In her freetime, Melanie enjoys spending her evenings watching telenovelas with her family and dogs.
Addicted to: Aquaphor and shopping
Future Husband: Niall Horan
Julithze Rubio
Meet Julithze, the eldest daughter of Mexican immigrant parents, whose journey from remodeling to eye-care has been unexpected yet fulfilling. As our Quality Control Specialist, not a flaw or scratch escapes her discerning eye, ensuring impeccable eyewear for all O.O. customers! Fluent in both English and Spanish, Julithze also helps foster a comfortable environment for our Spanish-speaking patients, bridging language barriers with ease.
Off the Clock: Julithze indulges in collecting trinkets (especially of cute characters like Doraemon and My Melody), and explores her passion for music.
Addicted to: beets; new piercings and tattoos
Temitope Adeniyi
Temi is a budding optician with enthusiasm that knows no bounds! Raised in Greensboro, she brings a warm and welcoming vibe to her work. Temi’s passion lies in the thrill of finding unique and stylish glasses for her patients (and herself), all while connecting with new people along the way. Beyond her professional life, Temi is an avid enthusiast of all things beauty and makeup-related, constantly experimenting with new looks and trends. When she’s not perfecting her makeup skills, you’ll often catch her binge-watching anime, soaking up the great outdoors, or buried in a good book. Recently, she’s embarked on the journey of learning how to create beautiful floral arrangements, adding another creative outlet to her ever-growing list of interests.
Fun fact: Temi has a major sweet tooth – wherever there’s dessert, you’ll find her!
Favorite Animes: Naruto, One Piece and Black Clover
Caitlin Bragg
Caitlin, a fresh addition to the optometry world, seamlessly blends her passion for art with her newfound career. Though she spends most of her time helping customers select their perfect eyewear, she effortlessly switches gears to assist with eye exams in the role of paraoptometric technician. Beyond her professional duties, Caitlin remains deeply rooted in the vibrant pulse of downtown Greensboro, staying connected with its artistic community. Her multifaceted talents
and commitment to her craft make her an invaluable asset to both the optometry practice and the cultural landscape of her city.
Off the Clock: Find Caitlin creating art, attending local artist gatherings and roller skating.
Favorite TV Show: Steven Universe
EYE HEALTH AT OSCAR OGLETHORPE
Eye health isn’t easy to stay on top of your own, but with the help of our expert, dedicated team at Oscar Oglethorpe, you can feel confident that your eyes are in the best shape they can be, that your vision correction is perfectly precise, and that you look killer in all your frames.
To get an eye exam at our convenient Greensboro office,
call us at
336-333-2993
or
schedule an appointment online today!
