Dr. Samuel C. Oliphant, or Dr. Sam as he is known to his younger patients, heads a team of professionals dedicated to the treatment of learning-related visual difficulties in children and adults. Dr. Oliphant is a 1975 graduate of Southern College of Optometry where he participated in an intensified pediatric vision internship under the tutelage of Dr. John Streff, the former Vision Director of Yale University Geselle Institute for Child Development. He is one of a limited number of Developmental Doctors of Optometry.

Dr. Oliphant works extensively with the educational and health care communities providing educational workshops, free developmental vision screenings, consulting services, advanced “screeners” training and other special programs. Dr. Oliphant maintains an active lecturing schedule devoted to vision and its effects on learning, as well as authoring numerous published articles on the subject.

Dr. Oliphant is a member of the Oklahoma and American Optometric Associations, the Optometric Extension Program and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. In addition, he has earned the prestigious honor as a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.
 

Jennifer L. Brooks, O.D. Dr. Brooks attended Oklahoma State University and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish. She completed her Doctorate of Optometry degree from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry where she graduated magna cum laude. There she received the “Clinical Excellence Award,” the outstanding research project award, and the Southwest Council Contact Lens award. Dr. Brooks is certified to treat and manage ocular disease including glaucoma and diabetes and is a published author in an optometric journal. Dr. Brooks grew up in Kingfisher and now resides in Oklahoma City with her husband Matt. She enjoys running, church involvement, and spending time with family.   Leta Forester Office Manager Leta came to our office in 1994 having 20 years of customer and quality control service. As office manager, she ensures the office runs smoothly and efficiently. Leta desires to make a difference in our patients’ lives.   Lisa Bixler, M.Ed. Oliphant Institute Director Lisa joined the practice in 2004 with an extensive background in special education, reading, and learning disabilities. She received her Masters of Education in both reading and learning disabilities. Lisa also has special certification in visual impairment and autism as well as Therapeutic Listening. With several years of special education teaching experience, Lisa is able to integrate her expertise from the education field with her vision therapy knowledge in order to improve children’s visual systems through vision therapy. As Director of the Oliphant Institute Center for Integrated Learning, Lisa also collaborates with schools from across the state, discussing vision-related learning problems with educators.

Laura Laura has been in the optometric field for over ten years. She currently performs patient pretesting, developmental testing, and front desk duties. Working with children and getting to know patients is what Laura enjoys most about her workday. She and her husband Danny have three boys. Laura stays busy with church involvement and in keeping in touch with her family in Louisiana, where she is from. In her free time, she also plays tennis.

Sheila Thompson

Sheila Joined our practice in April of 2012. Sheila comes from a background of oil & gas as well as legal practices but was enthusiastic to learn all aspects of Optometry. She currently performs patient pretesting, front desk duties and oversees our contact lens department. The best part of the work day for her is making patients laugh and learning all aspects of the many different situations each patient presents. Sheila has been a life long resident of Oklahoma City and LOVES Thunder basketball. When not working she enjoys cooking, family time and her dogs, she has 2 boxers, a lab and a resue who's breed is a mystery. They are her pride & joy.  

Raina - Vision Therapy

Nicole - Optometric Assistant