Our Staff

Dr. Ruthie Ruan

Dr. Ruan received her medical degree in China in 1990, and completed her post-graduate training in ophthalmology in 1993. She then served as a staff ophthalmologist at the prestigious Beijing Eye Institute in China, and later as an eye researcher at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA, in 2005. Dr. Ruan is now a licensed optometric physician in Oklahoma.

Dr. Ruan was a recipient of numerous awards, which include a travel award from the Japan Ophthalmologist Association for clinical training in Tokyo, Japan, a fellowship award from the American Heart Association, a travel award from the Oklahoma Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience for her achievements in eye research, and membership of Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Fraternity. Dr. Ruan is a member of American Optometric Association and a member of AOA contact lens and cornea section.

Dr. Ruan has years of experience diagnosing and treating vision and eye health problems. Her areas of expertise are management of age related eye diseases and vision problems, environmental such as school, work or computer related vision problems, and sports vision. Dr. Ruan fits all types of contact lens. She has many publications and presentations in the eye and vision journals and conferences.

Ms. Joanna Claude

Joanna is the Optical/Office Manager for the office. She has been in the Optical industry for over 15 years as a retail manager, optician, and ophthalmic technician. She has two beautiful boys and enjoys taking them to the movies every weekend. She will be testing for her Certified Optician license in the Fall.

Mrs. Delena Jackson

Delena is our Senior Living Care Consultant. She works as a liason between our office and the nursing home and assisted living centers that Dr. Ruan visits. She also represents our office at various Health and Vision fairs.

Ms. Thena Taylor

Thena is our Senior Services Care Coordinator and has a combined total of 25 years of experience in the optical field. She has worked for many prominent optometrists and ophthalmologists here in Oklahoma. Thena loves working with patients and loves working in the optical field. Thena is currently an optician/certified vision screener at the Circle of Life Eyecare Center.

Ms. Shanna Rutz

Shanna is an Office Administrative Assistant and Ophthalmic Technician for the office. She is currently attending the University of Oklahoma and will be testing for her paraoptemetric license in October. Good Luck Shanna!

Mrs. Emily Hefton

Emily Hefton is an Ophthalmic Technician for the office. Emily is currently attending the University of Central Oklahoma and getting her degree in Seconday Education for High School English. She loves spending time with her husband, Dustin and her two dogs, Rocky and Adrian.

Mr. John Basgall

John started with our office as an Ophthalmic Technician in October 2008. He left the office to further his career as a Firefighter with the City of Edmond, but still helps out part time. Thanks John we really appreciate you!

Ms. Elizabeth Gentry

Elizabeth is the newest member to our office. She is an Ophthalmic Technician. Elizabeth is attending UCO as a pre-dental bio major. She works part time for us and spends the rest of her time studying.