Your The Woodlands Optometrist

Dr. Clair was born and raised in Iowa and spent most of her adult life on the coast of Oregon. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree from Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2008, graduating with honors. As a graduate student at NSU-OCO, Dr. Clair gained extensive experience providing eye care to all ages of patients in the Cherokee Nation. She is licensed in the state of Texas as a Therapeutic Optometrist. Prior to joining The Woodlands Texas State Optical in 2012, Dr. Clair practiced at the Brenham TSO. In addition to providing glasses and contact lens prescriptions, she manages ocular conditions including allergies, infections, injuries, dry eyes, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts.  She enjoys getting to know her patients and building long-term relationships, bringing a small town feel to The Woodlands. Dr. Clair is a member of the American Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association, Harris County Optometric Society, and The Woodlands United Methodist Church. Dr. Clair is married to her husband, Jeff.  They love to travel, play golf, bake and spend time with their family.

Dr. Linh T. Yee-Young was originally born in Denver, Colorado, but grew up in the north Houston area. She graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University. Dr. Young received her Doctor of Optometry degree with Beta Sigma Kappa honors from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2001. She is licensed as a Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist.

As part of her clinical training, Dr. Young completed externships at Eye Center of Texas in Houston and Dishler Laser Institute in Colorado. At these externships, she was extensively trained in ocular disease management such as diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. She also managed the pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing cataract and LASIK surgery. Through the clinical experience obtained at the University of Houston Eye Institute and her externship rotations, Dr. Young has built a strong foundation for providing both primary and medical eye care utilizing the latest in innovative technology.

Prior to opening TSO Woodlands in 2008, Dr. Young practiced in southeast Houston for 5 years as a partner in a private practice. Dr. Young is currently a member of the American Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association, Harris County Optometric Society, and the South Montgomery Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Young is married to her husband, Ryan, whom many patients may recognize as a very familiar face at TSO Woodlands. They are residents of The Woodlands and have a 7 year old daughter named Brooklyn, a 3 year old daughter named Ella, and a newborn daughter named London. In her spare time, Dr. Young enjoys spending time with her family, home improvement projects and traveling. She appreciates new cultural experiences when traveling and her two favorite travel destinations, thus far, have been Italy and Bora Bora.

Dr. Shannon Levy was born and raised in Sugar Land, Texas. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston. Dr. Levy went on to receive her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry, graduating Summa Cum Laude and with Beta Sigma Kappa honors. She is licensed as a Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist.

As part of her clinical training, Dr. Levy completed externships at Cedar Springs Eye Clinic in Dallas, Texas and a private practice located in Pearland. While at Cedar Springs Eye Clinic, she was extensively trained in ocular disease management such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration. She also managed pre- and post operative care for patients undergoing cataract and laser surgery. During her time at the University of Houston and Pearland private practice, Dr. Levy was able to build a solid foundation in primary eye care, in addition to diagnosing and managing binocular vision and accommodative disorders.

Dr. Levy has recently become a new resident to The Woodlands. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and trying new restaurants.