Our Doctors


Leah Grotton

Optometrist

Dr. Leah Grotton was born and raised in Scarborough, Maine. She graduated from Eckerd College with a bachelor's degree in Biology with honors. She then attended Nova Southeastern College of Optometry in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, receiving a second bachelor's degree in Visual Science. In 2013, she graduated with a Doctor of Optometry. She completed her Optometric externship with rotations in pediatrics, contact lenses, and glaucoma at the Nova Southeastern Eye Clinics. Subsequently, she finished an Ocular disease externship with the Indian Health Service in Bethel, Alaska.

Dr. Leah Grotton is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Maine Optometric Association.

Andrew Kaper

Optometrist

Dr. Andrew Kaper is originally from Pittsburgh, PA but moved to Maine in 2016. He attended West Virginia University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in biology. He then attended Nova Southeastern College of Optometry in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, receiving a second bachelor's degree in Visual Science and graduating in 2016 with a Doctor of Optometry. He completed his optometric externship rotations in specialties, including glaucoma, pediatrics, and contact lenses. He completed his externships at the Indian Health Service in Santa Fe, NM, Eye Associates of New Mexico, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center of Miami, FL.

Alexandra Grotton

Optometrist

Dr. Alexandra Grotton was born and raised in Scarborough, Maine. She graduated from the University of Tampa with a bachelor's degree in Biology with honors. She then attended Nova Southeastern College of Optometry in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, receiving a second bachelor's degree in Visual Science and graduating in 2016 with a Doctor of Optometry. She completed her Optometric externship with rotations in glaucoma and pediatrics, with a subspecialty in autism and special needs, at the Nova Southeastern Eye Clinics. Subsequently, she completed an Ocular Disease externship with the Indian Health Service in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Our Team


Diane | Scheduling Specialist ​
Diane is the friendly face you will see when entering our office. She will help you arrange your annual eye exams, or fit you in for emergency situations.

Angela & Lexie | Optometric Technician
Angela and Lexie are both optometric technicians who greets patients and do pretesting before their doctor visit. They are well versed in specialty testing, and working with patients to make them comfortable with insertion and removal of contacts. ​

Tracy | Billing Specialist
Portland Eyecare’s billing specialist Tracy has broad knowledge about current health insurances and their policies. If you have specific questions about your bill and or payment options Tracy is available to assist you most Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays from 9:30-4:30pm.

Address

1040 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04103, US

Hours

Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm
Friday - 8am-4pm
Saturday & Sunday - Closed


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