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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Friendly and knowledgeable
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
She was very knowledgeable, answered my questions, and was reassuring.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
She was very good answered all my questions.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Janousek was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, & explained things to me so I could understand. Thank you.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Very clear explanations warm,caring professional. The entire staff was excellent from the minute you walked in the door positive experience
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
I was pleased with my visit. She was able to help me resolve my issue with dry eyes.
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.
Friendly and knowledgeable
She was very knowledgeable, answered my questions, and was reassuring.
She was very good answered all my questions.
Dr Janousek was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, & explained things to me so I could understand. Thank you.
Very clear explanations warm,caring professional. The entire staff was excellent from the minute you walked in the door positive experience
I was pleased with my visit. She was able to help me resolve my issue with dry eyes.
Wonderful, very helpful, top rating, perfect
Listens very well, knowledgeable and kind.
She is very caring!
Friendly and explained everything to me.