Micaela Erica Lee OD
Optometrist
5017 W US 290 Highway Austin TX, 78735About
Dr. Micaela Lee is a licensed Optometric Glaucoma specialist with a passion for giving back to the community. She received her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from The University of Texas at Austin and her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry. Dr. Lee is interested in pediatric optometry & ocular disease, including glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. She is of Taiwanese descent and fluent in Spanish since she was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Dr. Lee enjoys being active, traveling, and spending time with family, friends, and her Labrador named Healy.
Education and Training
University of Houston OD 2019
University of Texas at Austin BS Chemistry 2015
Board Certification
National Board of Examiners in Optometry
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