Meet Our Doctors

Frank Aulicino, O.D. received his undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University, where he graduated with honors. He was awarded his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1981. Following residencies at the Eye Institute and Maryland Optometric Center he returned to his home town of Pittsburgh. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.

His expertise is in primary eye care, providing routine well vision examinations and specializing in contact lens fitting. He also has extensive experience in the management and treatment of medical eye diseases. His greatest joy as a doctor is helping patients maintain their eye health and see their world clearly.

Dr. Frank Aulicino is devoted to staying up-to-date with the latest medical advancements and breakthrough technologies in the treatment of eye disease. His thorough eye health examination will detect diseases that not only can affect your vision, but your overall well-being.

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.

Maureen Weldon Kamons O.D. graduated from Carlow University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1985. She obtained a degree in vision science and her Doctorate of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1989. She is a board certified diplomate of the American Board of Optometry.

Dr. Kamons established her practice, Eyes On Regent Square, in 1992 and continues to practice today providing personalized eye care in a professional setting. Her volunteer efforts over the years include senior wellness screenings and educational programs for Pennsylvania school nurses.

An active member of the Western Pennsylvania Optometric Society, Dr. Kamons served on the Board of Directors from 2000-2007, and as President in 2005. In 2003 she was recognized as “Optometrist of the Year”. She has been further honored several times as one of “America’s Top Optometrists” and her business Eyes On Regent Square was selected from 2009 to 2017 for the “Best of Pittsburgh” award from the U.S. Commerce Association.

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. Brandon McChesney completed his undergraduate schooling at the University of Pittsburgh, earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-Med. Additionally, he obtained a Doctorate of Optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry. Dr. McChesney joined Pediatric Adult Vision Care in 2019. He is excited to have the opportunity to affect change in patients’ lives every day by providing specific needs for each patient.

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. Natalie Noble, originally from Allegheny Township PA, graduated from Kiski Area High School in 2002, Allegheny College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in 2006, and The New England College of Optometry in Boston in 2010. She is a 4th generation optometrist and had the unique opportunity to practice with both her uncle and grandfather, Doctors Arthur G. Duppstadt and Arthur O. Duppstadt, in Leechburg for over 5 years.

Dr. Noble is a medical optometrist and enjoys treating patients of all ages. She has a particular interest in keratoconus and specialty contact lenses as well as myopia control for children. When not in the office Dr. Noble can be found on skis at Seven Springs, playing beach volleyball in the summer and looking forward to the first day of trout season each year.

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

Jonathan Skoner, OD, FIAOMC received his Doctorate of Optometry degree from Salus University (formerly Pennsylvania College of Optometry) where he graduated with academic and clinical honors, he practices full-scope optometry including ocular disease, infant exams and emergency visits.

Dr. Skoner is specialized in myopia control options for young children with progressively worsening eyesight. With over 5 years of post graduate work he completed his fellowship in the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control making him the only doctor in the state of Pennsylvania with this accreditation and one of the most qualified doctors in the region to slow a child’s worsening vision. Dr. Skoner has extensive experience in treating children with atropine, orthokeratology and multifocal optics to correct and slow myopia.

He has been published in the Journal of Asthma and Korean Journal of Asthma, Allergy, and Clinical Immunology regarding ocular complications secondary to inhaled corticosteroid use in patients with asthma.

When Dr. Skoner is not seeing patients he enjoys fishing, tennis and scuba diving.

Memberships

• International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control
• Certified Provider of Paragon CRT for Corneal Refractive Therapy

Education

• B.S. Juniata College, 2009
• Doctorate of Optometry, Salus University (formerly Pennsylvania College of Optometry)
• Fellowship in the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control

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!