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Doctors & Staff

Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Polaris Eye Care a proud provider of vision care products and services in Columbus.

J. Erin Shewring, O.D.

Dr. J. Erin Shewring is a 2005 Magna Cum Laude graduate from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Her primary focus is the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases with additional specialties in contact lenses, refractive surgery and family eye care. She is also a provider for InfantSEE, a public health program for no-cost exams for children six to twelve months old. Dr. Shewring is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio Optometric Association.

Jessica E. Lybarger, O.D.

Dr. Jessica Lybarger received her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from The Ohio State University in 2010 and then her doctorate from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2015. Dr. Lybarger specializes in family eye care, ocular disease, custom contact lenses and surgery co-management. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio Optometric Association. Dr. Lybarger also volunteers at Grace Clinic Delaware, a free clinic that serves uninsured members of the community.

Lea Howard, LDO

Lea achieved her accreditation as a Licensed Dispensing Optician in 1998. Lea has been with our practice for over 20 years. Not only does she have an exceptional knowledge of the optical field and the latest advancements in eyeglass frames and lenses, she is also our Office Manager.

Tika WallaceTika Wallace, Receptionist

Tika is the friendly face you see when you walk into our office. Tika is our receptionist and one of our billing specialists. She’ll check you in and out of your appointments and make sure your vision and medical insurance is verified.