Our Staff

Our Staff

Our staff at Valley Eye Associates is well trained and focused on making your patient experience a personal one.  All members of our staff attend continuing education classes throughout the year in areas of spectacle lenses, contact lenses and eyewear design.

The office culture at Valley Eye Associates is one of excellence in patient care and personalized service. We believe and practice doing the right thing to make your experience a good one with long lasting happiness, eye health and optimal vision.

Liz is our billing specialist as well as a licensed optician. She currently manages Classic Eyeware, our optical shop. She has been a dedicated employee since 1993 and patients have benefitted from her knowledge and expertise in the ophthalmic field. She is an excellent problem solver with glasses and contact lenses. Her training as a bench optician gives her unique insight into ophthalmic lens design and frame selection. She is always willing to assist patients with their individual glasses and contact lens needs.

Maru is a Certified Ophthalmic Technician who has been with Dr. Coon since 1995. Patients enjoy her sense of humor and interpersonal skills, as well as her specialized training including pre-exam work-ups, visual fields, OCT testing, and ophthalmic photography. She also assists Dr. Coon in treatment procedures.

Brenda works in the front office and assists with billing. She enjoys Valley youth sports including basketball with her children.

 

Crystal, a life-long Alaskan, is our receptionist and check-out specialist. She enjoys Alaskan activities with her family.

Lorin works in Classic Eyeware. She assists in frame selection and is our contact lens dispenser, training new wearers to insert, remove and care for their lenses. She has many years of experience in the ophthalmic industry. 

Rachel works in the front office in reception and check-out, as well as special testing including visual fields, OCT and ophthalmic photography. She also enjoys Alaskan sports and activities with her family.