Meet Janie!

September 04, 2022

medical staff in scrubs

At Piedmont Eye Center, our wonderful staff plays a huge role in providing an excellent patient experience, and we love to introduce you to them. This month, we’d like you to meet one of our talented technicians, Janie!

What is your role at Piedmont Eye Center?

I am a certified ophthalmic assistant (COA).

How long have you worked at Piedmont?

I have worked 2 years at Piedmont Eye Center.

What do you love most about your job?

It is interesting seeing so many different diseases of the eye and being involved in treatment and care.

What is one thing you wish every patient knew?

If you are having a problem with your eyes, it is never good to wait, call your ophthalmologist.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

I enjoy making art and playing games.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring one thing, what would it be?

A pot for boiling water and cooking.

If money was not a concern what would you do every day if you didn’t work?

I would work on craft projects and relax at home with my family.

If you could have dinner with any one person, living or dead, who would it be?

I would like to have dinner with my great grandmother who passed away when I was young.

Coke or Pepsi? Coffee or tea?

I prefer Coke and Tea.

Do you have any words of advice to share?

Never take your sight for granted, enjoy the beauty of the world as often and as long as you can.

What Our Patients Think

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Ben Crosswhite / OWNER, CROSSWHITE FITNESS

I couldn't recommend a better doctor, a better facility, and I'm so glad I did it.
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"I could not have asked for a better experience at Piedmont Eye Center. From my very first visit, the staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely interested in me."
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"I wish I would have done it many years ago now."
Bryan Mitchell / ANALYST

"My vision was the best it had been since I was a teen. I had my LASIK surgery performed almost 2 years ago, and it is as good today as it was then."
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"They ensured that the entire process from preliminary appointments to follow up visits went seamlessly – the perfect team that gave me perfect vision."
Charles / RETIRED COMMANDER , UNITED STATES NAVY

"All and all, this has been a very pleasant and beneficial period for me. I recommend it highly for anyone in a similar situation.'
Cynthia /

"I feel almost like a new person It’s a wonderful feeling to wake up in the morning and be able to actually see across the room without fumbling for my glasses. "
Frances / RETIRED

"Dr. Ceballos has always been very positive, clarifying everything medically, never leaving me in doubt and has always made me feel special and important."
Guy / RETIRED

"The procedure was painless, and now I’m happy to say I only wear glasses to read. I have 20/20 vision in my left eye and 20/25 in my right. "
Janice Bloom / ADMISSIONS DATABASE & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

"Dr. Bowers and his staff treated me with the utmost in professional care, making sure I was comfortable throughout the entire process."
Barbara / RETIRED

"The procedure was pain free and I am so pleased with the results. It was money well spent and it is unbelievable how clear and colorful everything is. I want to tell Dr. Bowers and his staff how grateful I am."
Jerome / RETIRED

"Doctor Vogel has treated me professionally as has his staff. They have been caring and have answered my questions to my satisfaction."
Jon Dupin / PASTOR

"LASIK is not just a medical advancement to me; it’s a miracle"
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"Because of Dr. Bowers and his team at Piedmont Eye Center, my everyday life is now a whole lot easier. "
Judy Bowman / MISSIONARY

"My experience of having Laser Vision Correction was fantastic. Dr. Bowers and all his staff are so knowledgeable and professional, yet very personal, warm, caring, and friendly."
Lucy /

"Dr. Bowers and his team were very comforting. The next morning, I opened my eyes and was able to see the alarm clock across the room, which I was never able to see before. It was a miracle!"
Martha Ann / GRANDMOTHER

"It is a wonderful feeling to have no RX lenses. I want to thank Dr. Bowers and the Surgery Center for the freedom I feel.”
Monica Shelton / Featured Patient

"Everyone told me what they were going to be doing to me and what to expect every step of the way. My experience with Piedmont Eye Center and Dr. Bowers and the whole LASIK team was awesome!"
Adelia / RETIRED

"God led me to Dr. Vogel. He is absolutely the most wonderful doctor in the world. Not only is he a great doctor, he is a great ‘people person’. You always feel safe with him."
Penny Abbott / Financial Consultant

"From the great staff who helped me, to the simplicity of setting up my flexible spending account, to my complete satisfaction and enjoyment of having clear sight, this has been an easy process."
Sallie Bloom / SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

"The staff at Piedmont eased my nerves and the procedure was swift and smooth."
Sue / CHIROPRACTOR

"I have always seen the world through glasses or contacts, so the sharpness of vision I have now was never there before."
Tim / NATIONAL ENDURO CHAMPION

“Dr. Bowers not only met my expectations, he surpassed them. I had no idea that vision like this was possible. I no longer struggle in the shadows of a course- everything is clearer.”
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"Piedmont Eye Center takes care of the little things to make LASIK a comfortable process."