Our La Porte Eye Doctors and Staff

Therapeutic Optometrist, Glaucoma Specialist 

Dr. Burfield grew up in a small town in Wisconsin and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. She then moved to Texas, where she graduated summa cum laude with her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry. She simultaneously completed a Master of Science degree in Physiological Optics and Vision Science as part of a dual degree program. In this program, she conducted research in myopia and circadian rhythms, and presented her research at several ophthalmological conventions around the United States.

During her time in optometry school, Dr. Burfield completed externships specializing in ocular disease and specialty contact lenses. She also rotated through several specialty clinics including pre/post operative surgical care, pediatrics, neuro-ophthalmology, low vision, and primary eye care. She has extensive training in managing conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, cataracts, dry eye syndrome, and corneal disease. She is passionate about fitting specialty contact lenses, including corneal gas permeable and scleral lenses, on patients with corneal disease or specific visual needs. Dr. Burfield can perform eye exams in English or Spanish, and enjoys seeing patients of all ages.

In her free time, Dr. Burfield enjoys spending quality time with family, friends, and her dog. She is passionate about animals, traveling, and cooking.

Therapeutic Optometrist, Glaucoma Specialist 

Upon graduation from optometry school, Dr. Frazier returned to her hometown of La Porte to practice. Dr. Frazier holds undergraduate degrees from Baylor University and the University of Houston. She graduated from University of Houston college of Optometry. Dr. Frazier has expanded her licensing to include diagnostic and therapeutic certification, and later to include glaucoma specialist certification. In June, 2011, Dr. Frazier was among the first to obtain Diplomate status with the American Board of Optometry. Achieving Diplomate status was a defining moment of her career, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to learning. Our office commits to continually improving patient care.

We built our free standing building in 1995, allowing room for more diagnostic equipment, a larger dispensary, on-site finishing lab, and four examination rooms to provide better service for our patients.

Many things about the way Dr. Frazier practices have changed. The eye care office in La Porte now uses computer assisted examination lanes with electronic records and prescribe digitally generated lenses. Our office employs the latest technology in the care of our patients. Despite all of the changes, the commitment to providing caring and personalized eye care that exceeds expectations has remained constant.

Therapeutic Optometrist, Glaucoma Specialist

Dr. Sarah Hunter grew up locally in Pasadena, Texas. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Texas A&M University, and earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry. She graduated Cum Laude from both institutions and was inducted in the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society. During her time at UHCO, Dr. Hunter was awarded three clinical letters of excellence for outstanding performance in all areas of clinical care. She was given the Award of Excellence in the study of ocular disease in 2012, and was recognized as the overall outstanding student in the Medical Eye Service during her 4th year of training.

Dr. Hunter has extensive experience in ocular disease as well as a strong background in primary care optometry and specialty contact lens fits. She is a certified Therapeutic Optometrist and Glaucoma Specialist. Dr. Hunter enjoys seeing patients for eye exams, the treatment and management of glaucoma, retinopathy associated with systemic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, and anterior segment diseases. She also participates in the co-management of cataract surgery, and LASIK. She treats patients in all of her specialties at our eye care office in La Porte. She is currently working towards becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.

Dr. Hunter and her husband Wesley are big fans of Fighting Texas Aggie Football. They are very proud parents and welcomed their first child in February, 2015. Dr. Hunter is excited to be giving back to the community in which she was raised.