Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Wesley Cox earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology at West Virginia University. Soon after, he decided to further his education by obtaining a Doctorate of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. Dr. Cox joined EyeCare Specialties in 2019 and has been practicing optometry since 2017. Dr. Cox believes, “the eye is the window to the soul. From headaches to dry eye, blurry vision to double vision. An optometrist can uncover deeper health concerns that have never been addressed before and can change patients’ lives for the better.” Outside of work, Dr. Cox loves to spend time with his family in West Virginia, he loves traveling, and being in the outdoors! One of his favorite pastimes is attending all of the athletic events at West Virginia University!

Dr. Pamela Houghton obtained a Doctorate of Optometry degree from Indiana University College of Optometry, and specializes in Lasik and PRK today. She has been practicing optometry for over 20 years, and joined the Clear Vision team in 2020. Dr. Houghton became an optometrist because of her interest in the medical field and her experience with other optometrists. What she loves most now is the feeling she gets when she helps others to achieve their best vision possible.

Dr. Michael Lacina joined Clear Vision Family EyeCare during the Summer of 2013.  He attended Duquesne University and graduated with clinical honors from the Ohio State University College of Optometry.

He practices full scope optometry, ranging from pediatric care, to disease management.  He resides in Cranberry Township with his wife, daughter and sons.

Dr. Deborah Martin received her Doctorate of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of visual problems related to reading, learning and performance.

Dr. Martin practices full-scope Optometry, providing comprehensive eye examinations while treating ocular diseases as well as performing contact lens fits, specialized in bifocal/multifocal lens fitting. She has been practicing optometry in the Wexford/North Hills area for over 18 years. Dr. Martin has been published in the journal of American Optometric Association for her work with angioid streaks and their effects on the retina. She has also served as the president for the student Pennsylvania Optometric Associate in past years.

Outside the office, Dr. Martin enjoys doting on her beautiful children, football and hockey seasons, and serving in her church organization.

• Doctorate of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry
• Over 18 years of optometric experience
• Specializing in multifocal contact lens fits
• Vision and Learning Evaluations

Dr. Shannon Mihalacki, Optometrist – Dr. Mihalacki was born and raised in Johnstown, PA. She received her Bachelor of Science from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, located in Indiana, PA and a Doctorate in Optometry at Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She has served as the Clinical Director for TLC Laser Eye Centers in Pittsburgh. She is active with the Western Pennsylvania Optometric Society and was named “Young OD of the year” in 2010.

Dr. Mihalacki enjoys providing comprehensive care in regards to all aspects of vision and ocular heath. Her specialties included dry eye management and refractive surgery co-management. Dr. Mihalacki lives in Cranberry Township, PA with her husband,  two sons and two daughter.

Dr. Robert Prazer is a Developmental Optometrist who has been involved in evaluating and treating visual dysfunctions since 1984. Dr. Prazer earned a Doctorate of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and specializes in developmental vision care. He also spent four years as an associate at the Reading Center at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. This center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of visual problems related to reading, learning, and performance.

In 1990 he founded Pediatric and Adult Vision Care with the mission of providing full scope vision care in a patient friendly, professional setting. Dr. Prazer saw an increasing need for developmental vision care so he founded the Centers for Vision Development and Rehabilitation, (formerly known as Wexford Developmental Academy), in January 2008. Here, the emphasis is on providing a place for children to develop the visual skills they need for reading and academics, as well as help children and adults with visual difficulties resolve their visual concerns and improve their quality of life.

Through the inspiration and help of Dentistry from the Heart, Dr. Prazer founded Vision Care from the Heart, a non-profit, free event designed to help those in real need with free eye care and glasses. Through his efforts, the first ever Vision Care from the Heart event was held at Pediatric & Adult Vision Care on February 21st, 2014. His hope is that through his example, other Optometrists around the nation will follow suit and offer up one day a year to give back to their communities and provide a much needed service to those in need.

• Doctorate of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry
• Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development
• Member of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association
• Member of The American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control
• Certified provider of Paragon CRT for Corneal Refractive Therapy

Dr. Rebecca Woodring, Optometrist – Dr. Woodring was born and raised in Gibsonia, PA.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, located in Indiana, PA and a Doctorate in Optometry at Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Woodring has practiced optometry in Colorado and then moved back to Pennsylvania where she spent the past 10 years in private practice. Dr. Woodring enjoys volunteering with organizations such as Mission Vision locally and VOSH- which provides eye care and education to international locations such as Haiti.  Dr. Woodring lives in Mars, PA with her husband, three sons, and two daughters!