Your Crozet Eye Care Team

Dr. Shannon Franklin

Dr. Franklin has been practicing optometry for more than 10 years. Her current patients range in age from infants to senior adults. She has special training in binocular vision and pediatric visual development. She utilizes instruments and techniques designed especially for children to obtain the most accurate visual analysis. In addition, Dr. Franklin is experienced in the treatment and management of eye diseases. She writes medical prescriptions for conditions as simple as red eyes and as complex as glaucoma. She also works with family practitioners who treat patients with diabetes and high blood pressure to detect and treat ocular side effects from these conditions.

Dr. Franklin earned her Bachelor degree at the University of Virginia and her doctorate from Southern College of Optometry (SCO).  While attending SCO, she conducted research in the areas of dry eye syndrome and contact lens solutions.  Dr. Franklin was awarded the 2002 Vanguard of the Year by the Virginia Optometric Association (VOA). Currently, she is the InfantSEE coordinator for Virginia as well as on the national InfantSEE committee, serves as the President-Elect of the Virginia Optometric Association, and is a Fellow in the Virginia Academy of Optometry.

Outside of caring for people's eyes, Dr. Franklin's passion is her two children and her husband. She attends Crozet Baptist Church and is very active with community events such as the Crozet Health Fair and the Crozet Business Networking Group.

Affiliations:

American Optometric Association, National InfantSEE Committee
Virginia InfantSEE Coordinator
Virginia Optometric Association, President-Elect
Virginia Academy of Optometry, Fellow
Shenandoah Valley Optometric Society, Past-President
Optometric Extension Program, Member
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, Member
Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce, Member

Michelle Layman

Michelle Layman is our practice’s contact lens technician, as well as our optometric technician. As a contact lens technician, Michelle works one-on-one with our patients to ensure they have the exact lenses they need to meet their health and lifestyle needs. In addition, Michelle is here to answer any questions our patients have relating to contact lenses. Whether you are wearing them for the first time and need expert training or want to know the latest contact lenses on the market, Michelle is happy to assist you.

In her role as an optometric technician, Michelle works closely with Dr. Franklin to assist in eye examinations and procedures. Michelle often sees patients prior to Dr. Franklin, prepping them for eye exams and collecting important data for Dr. Franklin to review.

Outside the world of eye examinations and contact lenses, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.  She also creates custom, hand-made jewelry with Knot Just Pearls.

Affiliation:
Virginia Paraoptometric Association

Anne Souder

Anne Souder is our Licensed Optician. With more than 30 years of optical experience, Anne not only finds the perfect frame for you, she also customizes your lens options to fit your lifestyle. Choosing from more than 600 frames is made easy with her keen eye for functionality and fashion.

Anne is a happily married mother of two and grandmother of two. When she is not running marathons or travelling, she is active in the Charlottesville Lions Lioness Club and serves as President of the Somer Chase Association.

Affiliation:
Opticians Association of Virginia

Jamie Coleman

Jamie Coleman is the front desk manager at Crozet Eye Care. In this role, she works with patients to schedule appointments, answer questions, greet them with a smile, and ensure they leave happy. Jamie received her B.S. from Longwood University. Post graduation, she moved back to Charlottesville, where she has thrived in the customer service and public relations fields.

Outside of the office, Jamie spends her time enjoying the rivers, parks and hiking trails around the Charlottesville area.