Our Doctors and Staff

Our doctors and staff are dedicated to providing you and your family with quality care, service and eyecare products.   Most of our patients are referred by other patients, which is a great compliment.  If we ever fail to provide you with the service you deserve, please let us know so we can fix it.  If our service extends beyond your expectations, tell friend so that they may experience the same care that you have.  

Left to Right:  JaneAnn Hall, Melissa Rizzio, Basia Mazur, Monica Ludwig, Dr. Swatts (back), Dr. Ramos.

  Dr. Leah M. Ramos

Dr. Leah Ramos is a native of Chesapeake, VA.  She attended Norfolk Academy and the University of Virginia prior to receiving her doctorate degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia.

Following graduation from Optometry school, Dr. Ramos took a position at the renowned Vision and Conceptual Development Center in Washington, DC.  There she diagnosed and treated children and adults with developmental delays, such as ADD, ADHD, autism and sensory integration dysfunction.  She also performed visual rehabilitation on stroke patients and those suffering from traumatic brain injury.  

Being an athlete herself, Dr. Ramos was invited to use her knowledge of vision at the National Football League (NFL) combines in Indianapolis, IN in 2001 where she worked with professional athletes and potential recruits, evaluating their visual performance and eye coordination skills.  

Dr. Ramos stays active in her community and is a member of the Great Bridge Rotary Club.  She was awarded "Top 40 Under 40" in 2004.  She is a member of St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church.  Dr. Ramos also stays physically active and completed three "Rock and Roll" half marathons.  She is married to Dr. Michael Swatts and they reside in Chesapeake with their daughter and three dogs.  

Clinical Training: 
Beverly Hills Vision and Laser Institute, CA
Charlotte Eye Ears Nose and Throat Associates, NC
Newington Veterans Administration Hospital, CT
The Eye Institute, Dept. of Pediatrics, PA
The Vision and Conceptual Development Center, DC

 

Dr. Michael S. Swatts
 
Dr. Swatts grew up in Princeton, WV and attended West Virginia University prior to receiving his doctorate degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.  

Following graduation from Optometry school, Dr. Swatts worked at the Vision and Conceptual Development Center in Washington, DC.  There he concentrated on sports vision, working with both the National Football league (NFL) as well as traveling to England to perform vision testing on professional soccer teams.  

Dr. Swatts joined Lifetime EyeCare in 2007 after working at a large ophthalmology practice and surgery center in Virginia Beach since 2003.  He continues to provide services there on a part time basis as well.    

Dr. Swatts has a special interest in anterior segment disease and specialty contact lens fitting to treat corneal disease and degenerations.  He also provides pediatric aphakic treatment.  

He is married to Dr. Leah Ramos and they reside in Chesapeake with their daughter and three dogs.  Dr. Swatts stays active by biking, running and triathlon.

Clinical Training:
Beverly Hills Vision and Laser Institute, CA
Charlotte Eye Ears Nose and Throat Associates, NC
Newington Veterans Administration Hospital, CT
The Eye Institute, Dept. of Pediatrics, PA
The Vision and Conceptual Development Center, DC

About Our Staff
The Lifetime Eye Care team is dedicated to serving our patients to the best of our ability.  Our dedicated staff includes:

Pam Vanderberry, Front Office Team Leader
Melissa Rizzio, Technician
Monica Ludwig, Optician/Optical team Leader
JaneAnn Hall, Technician
Basia Mazur, Dispensing Technician, Administrative Assistant

History
Lifetime EyeCare Center was founded in 2003 by Dr. Leah Ramos. Lifetime has been awarded "Best of Chesapeake" (best EyeCare Center) every year since opening our doors.  

Our Mission
“It is the Mission of Lifetime EyeCare Center to provide the most comprehensive, professional eyecare available through exceptional service and a personal commitment to each of our patients.  We endeavor to inspire confidence through patient education, staff education and by remaining at the technological forefront of our profession.  We, the dedicated staff and doctors of Lifetime EyeCare Center, pledge this to our patients.”

Future Goals
Lifetime will begin construction on our new building, which will include other allied health professions, in early 2008.  The site is less than a quarter mile away from our current location, still on Cedar Road.  Our goal is to provide a comprehensive health site which may include; Primary Care Physicians, Dentists, Ophthalmology, Dermatology as well as other health professions.

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