Dr. Ashley Deese, O.D. was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and graduated with honors from University of Missouri – Columbia. After completing her undergraduate degree, she returned to St. Louis to attend optometry school at University of Missouri – Saint Louis, College of Optometry. She graduated from optometry school with honors and was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honors society.
Dr. Ashley Deese, O.D. was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and graduated with honors from University of Missouri – Columbia. After completing her undergraduate degree, she returned to St. Louis to attend optometry school at University of Missouri – Saint Louis, College of Optometry. She graduated from optometry school with honors and was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honors society.
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Excellent care
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Deese is professional, concerned about my vision, and has a pleasant personality.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Always a pleasure and great to work with . Bill Love
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Ashley is great. She is highly professional and knowledgeable and explains all the details in language I can understand. I highly recommend her and the Austin Eye team.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
The doctor seemed unhappy that I did not accept all the testing offered before our interview. We had different goals for the visit. She assessed mine, but with little elaboration.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
She is amazing! Very friendly and very thorough with her exam. She saved me from a detachment by spotting early signs of it in a routine exam. Highly recommend!
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Deese is friendly, efficient & provides quick exams. Explained noted issues & questions from scans.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Very thorough in all respects of eye health. Answers questions in a thoughtful manner.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Although she speeds up on one’s reporting of your weaknesses and strengths she is very thorough. I trust her.
(3 months ago)
Nov-2025
Ashley was very professional and very helpful in her exam with me. Her advice was well thought out and I am very pleased to have her as my doctor.
(3 months ago)
Oct-2025
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Northwest Office
11901 Jollyville Road Austin, TX 78759
Dr. Ashley Deese, O.D. was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and graduated with honors from University of Missouri – Columbia. After completing her undergraduate degree, she returned to St. Louis to attend optometry school at University of Missouri – Saint Louis, College of Optometry. She graduated from optometry school with honors and was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honors society.
After graduation, she completed a fellowship in surgical co-management and corneal disease at an ophthalmology practice in St. Louis. She continued with the practice as a staff optometrist and played a significant role in founding and managing their dry eye center. Her areas of interest within optometry include specialty contact lenses, ocular disease, and glaucoma management.
Dr. Deese has been involved in mission work most of her life. While in optometry school, she had the opportunity to blend her two passions and attended a medical mission trip to Haiti. She is always thinking of her next trip and can’t wait to continue growing this segment of her life.
Dr. Deese is new to the Austin area, but looks forward to making it her forever home. In her free time she enjoys outdoor activities, traveling to see friends, and spending time with her family.
Excellent care
Dr. Deese is professional, concerned about my vision, and has a pleasant personality.
Always a pleasure and great to work with . Bill Love
Ashley is great. She is highly professional and knowledgeable and explains all the details in language I can understand. I highly recommend her and the Austin Eye team.
The doctor seemed unhappy that I did not accept all the testing offered before our interview. We had different goals for the visit. She assessed mine, but with little elaboration.
She is amazing! Very friendly and very thorough with her exam. She saved me from a detachment by spotting early signs of it in a routine exam. Highly recommend!
Dr. Deese is friendly, efficient & provides quick exams. Explained noted issues & questions from scans.
Very thorough in all respects of eye health. Answers questions in a thoughtful manner.
Although she speeds up on one’s reporting of your weaknesses and strengths she is very thorough. I trust her.
Ashley was very professional and very helpful in her exam with me. Her advice was well thought out and I am very pleased to have her as my doctor.