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Lars Carlson, OD, co-founded Gold Canyon Eye Center in 2008 with his partner, Trina Cheng, OD. He moved to Arizona from Illinois in 2005 to escape the cold and build his optometry practice, and he’s been in Gold Canyon ever since.

Dr. Carlson graduated with honors from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan, with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He went on to study at the Michigan College of Optometry, also in Big Rapids, where he earned his Doctor of Optometry degree, again graduating with honors.

Experienced in providing comprehensive eye care, including eye exams, diagnosing eye disease, and fitting contact lenses and prescribing glasses. Dr. Carlson has a particular passion for specialty contact lenses that can treat complex eye conditions. He's also a fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society and is one of a small group of doctors in the state of Arizona to have completed the fellowship. 

In his spare time, Dr. Carlson likes to read, hike, and walk his two dogs with his wife, Kacie.

Trina Cheng, OD, is a highly-skilled pediatric optometrist who treats patients at Gold Canyon Eye Center in Gold Canyon, Arizona. She founded the practice in 2008 along with her partner, Lars Carlson, OD.

After graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Cheng earned her optometry degree at the Southern California College of Optometry (now known as the Marshall B. Ketchum University), graduating with honors. She then went on to complete a one-year residency program in vision therapy and pediatric optometry.

Dr. Cheng puts her pediatric training to use at Gold Canyon Eye Center by offering InfantSEE® exams, a public health program that provides free and comprehensive infant eye assessments to infants between 6-12 months of age.

Originally a California native, Dr. Cheng is thrilled to call Arizona home. When she’s not working with patients, she likes to read, do sudoku puzzles, and explore Arizona with her husband and two children.

Dr. Alexa Saul, OD is excited to provide comprehensive vision and medical exams at ABC Children’s Eye Specialists! She is an Arizona desert native from the North Phoenix area. Dr. Saul completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona in Tucson, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She continued her education at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry, where she received her Doctor of Optometry degree. Dr. Saul enjoys providing vision care and education for the whole family. Her clinical experience includes ocular disease, primary care, strabismus and amblyopia management, specialty contact lenses including scleral lenses, and binocular vision disorders.

While completing her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience, Dr. Saul found herself fascinated with the role vision plays in daily life, and knew she wanted to become an Optometrist. In Tucson, she enjoyed being involved on campus and being a leader of an outreach program called the Arizona Retina Project. She organized the vision program at the annual Tucson Festival of Books, where she had the opportunity to teach children and their families about vision and how their eyes work! At Midwestern College of Optometry, she provided primary care in the pediatric clinic. She also worked with infants and children of all ages at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where she developed skills in emergency care, routine vision and medical exams. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her 4 dogs. She also enjoys Pilates, hiking, and traveling.

Dr. Lois Filipelli, OD is an Arizona native — born and raised in the valley. She attended Grand Canyon University where she completed her Bachelor’s in Medical Biology. She went on to continue her education in the Pacific Northwest at Pacific University College of Optometry. After graduating with her doctorate of Optometry, she stayed in the Portland Metro area, where she worked in primary care optometry. 

Not long after graduating, she kickstarted a mobile medical eye clinic where she traveled to homes, group homes, care facilities, hospitals and more to provide customized care. For over 4 years, she served a majority of non-ambulatory, disabled, and geriatric populations.

With her deep understanding of medical eyecare, she is excited to bring that knowledge into the pediatric eye world. Dr. Filipelli is grateful to serve the community she grew up in and takes good care to treat each patient as her own child and involve each parent/caregiver in a respectful manner with thorough education. She speaks English, Romanian and Spanish.

Dr. Monica LaDouceur, OD brings a unique blend of experience and passion to ABC Children's Vision Specialists. After graduating from Pacific University College of Optometry Dr. LaDouceur honorably served in the United States Navy as an optometrist where she developed a strong sense of attention to detail, a quality that is reflected in the meticulous care provided to each patient.

As a parent of four children and a former middle school math teacher, Dr. LaDouceur understands the importance of children's vision and the impact it has on their overall development. Dr. LaDouceur is deeply invested in ensuring that every child receives the care and attention they need to thrive, both academically and personally.

Dr. LaDouceur has a passion for pediatric optometry and finds joy in working with children, ensuring their visual health and well-being from a young age. Now calling Phoenix home, Dr. LaDouceur is excited to bring her expertise and dedication to the local community. Whether it's a routine eye exam, specialized treatment, or guidance on children's vision care, Dr. LaDouceur is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to every patient.

Outside of practicing optometry, Dr. LaDouceur enjoys spending time with her family and hiking with her three-legged dog Roo. As a transplant to Arizona, she appreciates hearing about upcoming events in the area, and special places to visit or hike in the Southwest.

Dr. Lotus Schifsky, OD also known as Dr. Lotus, is from Prescott, Wisconsin. She began her journey south by attending Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Her next stop in her southern migration was Bloomington, Indiana to attend Indiana University School of Optometry.

While there, she was a member of several honor societies including, Beta Sigma Kappa, Gold Key, and AOA+ Leadership. When not involved with leadership societies, Dr. Lotus spent time volunteering for various community outreach programs and assisting faculty as an associate instructor in various pediatric courses. She was recognized by faculty and peers for her dedication to pediatric care and awarded the COVD Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy.

After graduation, she moved to Louisville, Kentucky to complete her residency in pediatrics and vision therapy at Bowersox Vision Center. While there, her love and knowledge for pediatric care continued to grow as she worked with a variety of patients who had ocular conditions including amblyopia, strabismus, and binocular vision disorders.

Her final stop in her journey south is Phoenix, Arizona with ABC Children's Eye Specialists. She is beyond excited to continue working with pediatric patients to provide optimal care to all. When not in the clinic, Dr. Lotus loves to spend time exploring new places, lifting weights, socializing with friends, and curling up on the couch with a good book and her three cats.

Dr. Jeanette Stromme, OD attended Seattle University and graduated with a degree in General Science with a Pre-Profession Specialization.  She earned her Doctorate of Optometry in 2005 at the Illinois College of Optometry where she made the dean’s list.

Dr. Stromme owned and operated a successful private optometry practice in Yakima for the 14 years, is an infantSee provider and is American Board of Optometry Certified in Retina. Dr. Stromme has been a member of Sunrise Rotary, received a Paul Harris fellow award and has also served as a board member for Comprehensive Mental Health. Dr. Stromme is a past president of the Yakima Society of Optometric Physicians and has served as a trustee for the American Optometric Association.

In her free time, she likes to boat, play with her 150lb Anatolian Shepherd (Zeus), and spend time with her awesome family.

Dr. Jeanette Stromme, OD attended Seattle University and graduated with a degree in General Science with a Pre-Profession Specialization.  She earned her Doctorate of Optometry in 2005 at the Illinois College of Optometry where she made the dean’s list.

Dr. Stromme owned and operated a successful private optometry practice in Yakima for the 14 years, is an infantSee provider and is American Board of Optometry Certified in Retina. Dr. Stromme has been a member of Sunrise Rotary, received a Paul Harris fellow award and has also served as a board member for Comprehensive Mental Health. Dr. Stromme is a past president of the Yakima Society of Optometric Physicians and has served as a trustee for the American Optometric Association.

In her free time, she likes to boat, play with her 150lb Anatolian Shepherd (Zeus), and spend time with her awesome family.

Dr. Lotus Schifsky, OD also known as Dr. Lotus, is from Prescott, Wisconsin. She began her journey south by attending Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Her next stop in her southern migration was Bloomington, Indiana to attend Indiana University School of Optometry.

While there, she was a member of several honor societies including, Beta Sigma Kappa, Gold Key, and AOA+ Leadership. When not involved with leadership societies, Dr. Lotus spent time volunteering for various community outreach programs and assisting faculty as an associate instructor in various pediatric courses. She was recognized by faculty and peers for her dedication to pediatric care and awarded the COVD Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy.

After graduation, she moved to Louisville, Kentucky to complete her residency in pediatrics and vision therapy at Bowersox Vision Center. While there, her love and knowledge for pediatric care continued to grow as she worked with a variety of patients who had ocular conditions including amblyopia, strabismus, and binocular vision disorders.

Her final stop in her journey south is Phoenix, Arizona with ABC Children's Eye Specialists. She is beyond excited to continue working with pediatric patients to provide optimal care to all. When not in the clinic, Dr. Lotus loves to spend time exploring new places, lifting weights, socializing with friends, and curling up on the couch with a good book and her three cats.

Dr. Lois Filipelli, OD is an Arizona native — born and raised in the valley. She attended Grand Canyon University where she completed her Bachelor’s in Medical Biology. She went on to continue her education in the Pacific Northwest at Pacific University College of Optometry. After graduating with her doctorate of Optometry, she stayed in the Portland Metro area, where she worked in primary care optometry. 

Not long after graduating, she kickstarted a mobile medical eye clinic where she traveled to homes, group homes, care facilities, hospitals and more to provide customized care. For over 4 years, she served a majority of non-ambulatory, disabled, and geriatric populations.

With her deep understanding of medical eyecare, she is excited to bring that knowledge into the pediatric eye world. Dr. Filipelli is grateful to serve the community she grew up in and takes good care to treat each patient as her own child and involve each parent/caregiver in a respectful manner with thorough education. She speaks English, Romanian and Spanish.

Dr. Monica LaDouceur, OD brings a unique blend of experience and passion to ABC Children's Vision Specialists. After graduating from Pacific University College of Optometry Dr. LaDouceur honorably served in the United States Navy as an optometrist where she developed a strong sense of attention to detail, a quality that is reflected in the meticulous care provided to each patient.

As a parent of four children and a former middle school math teacher, Dr. LaDouceur understands the importance of children's vision and the impact it has on their overall development. Dr. LaDouceur is deeply invested in ensuring that every child receives the care and attention they need to thrive, both academically and personally.

Dr. LaDouceur has a passion for pediatric optometry and finds joy in working with children, ensuring their visual health and well-being from a young age. Now calling Phoenix home, Dr. LaDouceur is excited to bring her expertise and dedication to the local community. Whether it's a routine eye exam, specialized treatment, or guidance on children's vision care, Dr. LaDouceur is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to every patient.

Outside of practicing optometry, Dr. LaDouceur enjoys spending time with her family and hiking with her three-legged dog Roo. As a transplant to Arizona, she appreciates hearing about upcoming events in the area, and special places to visit or hike in the Southwest.

Dr. Alexa Saul, OD is excited to provide comprehensive vision and medical exams at ABC Children’s Eye Specialists! She is an Arizona desert native from the North Phoenix area. Dr. Saul completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona in Tucson, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She continued her education at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry, where she received her Doctor of Optometry degree. Dr. Saul enjoys providing vision care and education for the whole family. Her clinical experience includes ocular disease, primary care, strabismus and amblyopia management, specialty contact lenses including scleral lenses, and binocular vision disorders.

While completing her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience, Dr. Saul found herself fascinated with the role vision plays in daily life, and knew she wanted to become an Optometrist. In Tucson, she enjoyed being involved on campus and being a leader of an outreach program called the Arizona Retina Project. She organized the vision program at the annual Tucson Festival of Books, where she had the opportunity to teach children and their families about vision and how their eyes work! At Midwestern College of Optometry, she provided primary care in the pediatric clinic. She also worked with infants and children of all ages at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where she developed skills in emergency care, routine vision and medical exams. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her 4 dogs. She also enjoys Pilates, hiking, and traveling.

Dr. Lois Filipelli, OD is an Arizona native — born and raised in the valley. She attended Grand Canyon University where she completed her Bachelor’s in Medical Biology. She went on to continue her education in the Pacific Northwest at Pacific University College of Optometry. After graduating with her doctorate of Optometry, she stayed in the Portland Metro area, where she worked in primary care optometry. 

Not long after graduating, she kickstarted a mobile medical eye clinic where she traveled to homes, group homes, care facilities, hospitals and more to provide customized care. For over 4 years, she served a majority of non-ambulatory, disabled, and geriatric populations.

With her deep understanding of medical eyecare, she is excited to bring that knowledge into the pediatric eye world. Dr. Filipelli is grateful to serve the community she grew up in and takes good care to treat each patient as her own child and involve each parent/caregiver in a respectful manner with thorough education. She speaks English, Romanian and Spanish.

Dr. Monica LaDouceur, OD brings a unique blend of experience and passion to ABC Children's Vision Specialists. After graduating from Pacific University College of Optometry Dr. LaDouceur honorably served in the United States Navy as an optometrist where she developed a strong sense of attention to detail, a quality that is reflected in the meticulous care provided to each patient.

As a parent of four children and a former middle school math teacher, Dr. LaDouceur understands the importance of children's vision and the impact it has on their overall development. Dr. LaDouceur is deeply invested in ensuring that every child receives the care and attention they need to thrive, both academically and personally.

Dr. LaDouceur has a passion for pediatric optometry and finds joy in working with children, ensuring their visual health and well-being from a young age. Now calling Phoenix home, Dr. LaDouceur is excited to bring her expertise and dedication to the local community. Whether it's a routine eye exam, specialized treatment, or guidance on children's vision care, Dr. LaDouceur is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to every patient.

Outside of practicing optometry, Dr. LaDouceur enjoys spending time with her family and hiking with her three-legged dog Roo. As a transplant to Arizona, she appreciates hearing about upcoming events in the area, and special places to visit or hike in the Southwest.

Dr. Alexa Saul, OD is excited to provide comprehensive vision and medical exams at ABC Children’s Eye Specialists! She is an Arizona desert native from the North Phoenix area. Dr. Saul completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona in Tucson, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She continued her education at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry, where she received her Doctor of Optometry degree. Dr. Saul enjoys providing vision care and education for the whole family. Her clinical experience includes ocular disease, primary care, strabismus and amblyopia management, specialty contact lenses including scleral lenses, and binocular vision disorders.

While completing her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience, Dr. Saul found herself fascinated with the role vision plays in daily life, and knew she wanted to become an Optometrist. In Tucson, she enjoyed being involved on campus and being a leader of an outreach program called the Arizona Retina Project. She organized the vision program at the annual Tucson Festival of Books, where she had the opportunity to teach children and their families about vision and how their eyes work! At Midwestern College of Optometry, she provided primary care in the pediatric clinic. She also worked with infants and children of all ages at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where she developed skills in emergency care, routine vision and medical exams. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her 4 dogs. She also enjoys Pilates, hiking, and traveling.

Dr. Lotus Schifsky, OD also known as Dr. Lotus, is from Prescott, Wisconsin. She began her journey south by attending Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Her next stop in her southern migration was Bloomington, Indiana to attend Indiana University School of Optometry.

While there, she was a member of several honor societies including, Beta Sigma Kappa, Gold Key, and AOA+ Leadership. When not involved with leadership societies, Dr. Lotus spent time volunteering for various community outreach programs and assisting faculty as an associate instructor in various pediatric courses. She was recognized by faculty and peers for her dedication to pediatric care and awarded the COVD Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy.

After graduation, she moved to Louisville, Kentucky to complete her residency in pediatrics and vision therapy at Bowersox Vision Center. While there, her love and knowledge for pediatric care continued to grow as she worked with a variety of patients who had ocular conditions including amblyopia, strabismus, and binocular vision disorders.

Her final stop in her journey south is Phoenix, Arizona with ABC Children's Eye Specialists. She is beyond excited to continue working with pediatric patients to provide optimal care to all. When not in the clinic, Dr. Lotus loves to spend time exploring new places, lifting weights, socializing with friends, and curling up on the couch with a good book and her three cats.

Dr. Jeanette Stromme, OD attended Seattle University and graduated with a degree in General Science with a Pre-Profession Specialization.  She earned her Doctorate of Optometry in 2005 at the Illinois College of Optometry where she made the dean’s list.

Dr. Stromme owned and operated a successful private optometry practice in Yakima for the 14 years, is an infantSee provider and is American Board of Optometry Certified in Retina. Dr. Stromme has been a member of Sunrise Rotary, received a Paul Harris fellow award and has also served as a board member for Comprehensive Mental Health. Dr. Stromme is a past president of the Yakima Society of Optometric Physicians and has served as a trustee for the American Optometric Association.

In her free time, she likes to boat, play with her 150lb Anatolian Shepherd (Zeus), and spend time with her awesome family.

Dr. Monica LaDouceur, OD brings a unique blend of experience and passion to ABC Children's Vision Specialists. After graduating from Pacific University College of Optometry Dr. LaDouceur honorably served in the United States Navy as an optometrist where she developed a strong sense of attention to detail, a quality that is reflected in the meticulous care provided to each patient.

As a parent of four children and a former middle school math teacher, Dr. LaDouceur understands the importance of children's vision and the impact it has on their overall development. Dr. LaDouceur is deeply invested in ensuring that every child receives the care and attention they need to thrive, both academically and personally.

Dr. LaDouceur has a passion for pediatric optometry and finds joy in working with children, ensuring their visual health and well-being from a young age. Now calling Phoenix home, Dr. LaDouceur is excited to bring her expertise and dedication to the local community. Whether it's a routine eye exam, specialized treatment, or guidance on children's vision care, Dr. LaDouceur is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to every patient.

Outside of practicing optometry, Dr. LaDouceur enjoys spending time with her family and hiking with her three-legged dog Roo. As a transplant to Arizona, she appreciates hearing about upcoming events in the area, and special places to visit or hike in the Southwest.