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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She’s very thorough, compassionate and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her.
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
When I saw her I had been through a bad bicycle accident and had some damage to my eye. Needless to say I was nervous. Dr Janousek was kind and and direct and formulated a plan for healing my eye. I came out of her office much calmer than when I went in.
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Professional, knowledgeable & kind.
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Kind, knowledgeable and makes pt at ease
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Very patient and thorough with her exam definitely will recommend her to others
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Very professional and competent, as well as friendly and reassuring.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Thank you so much for your Czech confirmation that everything was fine with me.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Very knowledgeable and friendly.. She answered aoo of my questions,
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Answered my questions and picked out an additional health problem.
(1 month 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
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.
She’s very thorough, compassionate and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her.
When I saw her I had been through a bad bicycle accident and had some damage to my eye. Needless to say I was nervous. Dr Janousek was kind and and direct and formulated a plan for healing my eye. I came out of her office much calmer than when I went in.
Professional, knowledgeable & kind.
Kind, knowledgeable and makes pt at ease
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