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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Listens very well, knowledgeable and kind.
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
She is very caring!
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Friendly and explained everything to me.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
DR. Janousek was so very informative and nice!
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Her bedside manner is so great.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Thorough polite explained everything
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Very friendly and professional. Provided me with all the information I needed and took steps to get me in to see a Retina specialist
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Very nice and thorough.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
This doctor was very helpful and encouraging,
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Very efficient explained what I need happy visit thanks a lot
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.
Listens very well, knowledgeable and kind.
She is very caring!
Friendly and explained everything to me.
DR. Janousek was so very informative and nice!
Her bedside manner is so great.
Thorough polite explained everything
Very friendly and professional. Provided me with all the information I needed and took steps to get me in to see a Retina specialist
Very nice and thorough.
This doctor was very helpful and encouraging,
Very efficient explained what I need happy visit thanks a lot