Our Staff

Brittany

Practice Integrator

Brittany has been at Accent Vision Care since December 2013. She makes sure our practice is running as well as it possibly can, with a smooth efficient service that meets the expectations and needs of our patients and team members. Brittany is the glue of our practice; she holds our leadership team accountable by creating clarity, communication, and consistency. Her favorite part of being a part of the team is watching the team grow and helping them succeed while becoming the best version of themselves. She graduated from ECP University’s Management Development Program in the fall of 2016. When Brittany is not at work, she is spending her free time with her family at their camp in Grand Isle.

Shaelyn

Clinic Lead

Shaelyn has been with Accent Vision Care since June of 2014. She is a Certified Paraoptometric Technician and a part of our leadership team. Shaelyn leads, manages, and holds her clinical team accountable. She says that the best part of her job is being able to interact with patients and being able to help them to the best of her ability. Shaelyn graduated with a General Business Degree. When not at work, she is spending all of her free time with her husband and two kids.

Helena

Front Desk Coordinator

Helena has been with our practice since November 2014. She makes sure all of our patients are greeted with a welcoming smile while checking in and a friendly goodbye when checking out. What Helena loves most about her job is the ability to interact with patients – to her, it’s all about making our patients happy. On her free time, Helena is cheering on both of her girls in every sport they participate in.

Emily

Optical & Operations Lead

Emily became a part of our Accent Vision Care team in February of 2016. She is a part of our leadership and marketing team. Her experience in marketing throughout the years gives our practice all the tools necessary to move projects across the finish line.  While she can wear many hats in our practice, Emily’s main focus is to lead, manage, and hold her teams accountable to be sure our patients are receiving quality care. She loves working with her co-workers that are like family to her. Emily graduated with a degree in Business Administration and is an ABO certified optician. On her free time, she is traveling as often as she can.

Bre

Technician/Optometric Assistant

Bre has been a part of our team since August 2016. She ensures all of our patients needs are met by collecting pertinent information at the start of their exam. Bre really enjoys working so closely with patients and being able to help in every way she can. She says that she absolutely loves the people she works side by side with everyday. On her free time, you can find her with her family and friends.

Shelbi

Patient Care Specialist

Shelbi has been with the office since May 2019. Not only does she handle our incoming phone calls, Shelbi is also responsible for making sure all of our patients’ insurance information is prepared before their exam. When she is not assisting patients on the phone, Shelbi helps at the front desk. Her favorite part about her job is how Dr. Lamendola takes the time to tell her good morning each and every day. On her off time, Shelbi loves to sleep in and hang out with her family and friends.

Ami

Technician/Optometric Assistant

Ami is our medical supply technician. She has been with the practice since February 2020. When she is not busy assisting the doctor with patient exams, she is making sure our inventory on medical supplies does not deplete, as well makes sure all medical equipment is up to parr. Ami’s favorite part about her job is how amazing our doctors are and being able to work alongside them and her coworkers. When she has free time outside of work, Ami enjoys watching her daughter participate in dancing, gymnastics, softball and volleyball.

BreAnne

Optician/Frame Stylist & Lens Designer

BreAnne became a part of our optical team in March of 2020. She loves coming to work everyday because she enjoys seeing how excited a patient gets when they find their perfect frame. Not only does she style our patient with frames, but also finds the best lens possible to fit into their lifestyle. When BreAnne is not working with a patient she is busy edging lenses for our patients or helping in our operations department. As a native of Illinois, she spends her free time with her husband and son enjoying the Louisiana weather.

Kaleigh

Optician/Frame Stylist & Lens Designer

Kaleigh has been a part of our practice since June of 2021. She works hard everyday to be sure that all patients’ eyewear needs are met to keep them looking and seeing their very best. Although Kaleigh says there are so many things she really enjoys about her job, she loves the satisfaction of finding that perfect frame a patient has been looking for. When not at work, Kaleigh loves watching movies with her family.

What is Myopia Control?  

Various forms of myopia control help slow or stop the progression of myopia, preventing nearsightedness from getting worse. One form of myopia control treatment is available through MiSight® contacts, the first and only soft contact lenses that are FDA approved to slow the progression of myopia in children age 8-12 at the start of treatment. Approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) means that the lenses have been tested over a long period and have met all the safety requirements established.  

At Accent Vision Care, we are certified providers of MiSight®1 Day contact lenses. This form of myopia management is safe and proven to be effective. Kids ages 8-12 wearing MiSight® 1-day contact lenses experienced an average of 59 percent reduction of myopia progression when used over three years.²

Myopia Control in Gonzales   

Interested in learning more about myopia management? Schedule an eye exam for your child at our Gonzales eye care center and let us know you want to learn more about myopia control and MiSight®1 Day for Myopia Control contact lenses. Our optometrists will examine your child’s eyes and present suitable next steps for their needs. 

Sources:  

1. WHO – The Impact of Myopia and High Myopia  
2. Cooper Vision- Learn About Myopia