Dr. Leah Janousek, O.D, who was previously Dr. Nolander, attended Creighton University in Omaha, NE for her undergraduate studies and graduated magna cum laude to receive a B.A. in Psychology. She then obtained her optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry in Bloomington, IN, where she graduated with honors. During her time there, she completed clinical externship specializing in ocular disease and primary eye care at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL.
Dr. Leah Janousek, O.D, who was previously Dr. Nolander, attended Creighton University in Omaha, NE for her undergraduate studies and graduated magna cum laude to receive a B.A. in Psychology. She then obtained her optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry in Bloomington, IN, where she graduated with honors. During her time there, she completed clinical externship specializing in ocular disease and primary eye care at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL.
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Very patient and thorough with her exam definitely will recommend her to others
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Very professional and competent, as well as friendly and reassuring.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Thank you so much for your Czech confirmation that everything was fine with me.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Very knowledgeable and friendly.. She answered aoo of my questions,
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Answered my questions and picked out an additional health problem.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Janousek was extremely knowledgeable and made me feel very comfortable. She check out my eyes completely with such professionalism.
You’re lucky to have her.
Martin Barrett
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
She was very helpful. Answered all of my questions about possibilities fit surgery to improve my vision. In the end, I am not a candidate for surgery and I really appreciated her honesty and explanations so that I fully understand what options I have now and down the road.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Friendly and knowledgeable
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
She was very knowledgeable, answered my questions, and was reassuring.
Dr. Leah Janousek, O.D, who was previously Dr. Nolander, attended Creighton University in Omaha, NE for her undergraduate studies and graduated magna cum laude to receive a B.A. in Psychology. She then obtained her optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry in Bloomington, IN, where she graduated with honors. During her time there, she completed clinical externship specializing in ocular disease and primary eye care at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL. Following her optometric education, Dr. Janousek completed a residency in Ocular Disease and Refractive and Ocular Surgery at the Eye Center of Texas in Houston, TX.
Dr. Janousek finally made her way back home to Arizona in 2018, and joined the Swagel Wootton family in 2020. She provides comprehensive eye care, including emergency eye care, contact lenses, ocular disease management, and pre- and post-operative co-management. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and a member of the Arizona Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.
Dr. Janousek enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, Bandit, as well as staying active with yoga, cycling, and hiking.
Very patient and thorough with her exam definitely will recommend her to others
Very professional and competent, as well as friendly and reassuring.
Thank you so much for your Czech confirmation that everything was fine with me.
Very knowledgeable and friendly.. She answered aoo of my questions,
Answered my questions and picked out an additional health problem.
Dr. Janousek was extremely knowledgeable and made me feel very comfortable. She check out my eyes completely with such professionalism. You’re lucky to have her. Martin Barrett
She was very helpful. Answered all of my questions about possibilities fit surgery to improve my vision. In the end, I am not a candidate for surgery and I really appreciated her honesty and explanations so that I fully understand what options I have now and down the road.
Friendly and knowledgeable
She was very knowledgeable, answered my questions, and was reassuring.
She was very good answered all my questions.