Meet Our Staff

Anna Boyd Jefferson is a second-generation ocularist and is certified through NEBO (the National Examining Board of Ocularists). She is also a member of the American Society of Ocularists. She has been practicing ocularistry since 2004. When it comes to treating her patients, she cares very deeply about the success of the product and the individual and will go to extraordinary lengths to make sure that not only her patient is satisfied, but the referring physician as well.

Anna is a frequent reviewer of the Journal of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and has lectured several times at Duke University Eye center for the ophthalmic technician program. She has given lectures at several other clinics across the state as well as “Spring Vision Quest” and has a personal mission to raise awareness among eye physicians about what good quality ocularistry entails.

As co-owner, Anna has kept the best tried and true techniques and has blended them with improvements and new research to provide excellent service to her patients. She holds very high standards for her team as well and is proud of the work and customer service they provide.

When it comes to her philosophy, it’s fairly simple. “I try to put myself in my patients’ shoes. They have usually been through a lot by the time they are referred to this practice. I want to provide my patients with an environment where they are comfortable expressing their thoughts without fear of judgment. I believe the best result comes from a creative partnership between the patient and myself. Additionally, I believe in professional collaboration with my referring physicians. Every year, I schedule a face-to-face with new oculoplastic surgeons in the area to learn about their techniques and show them a little about what we do at Carolina Eye Prosthetics. With this joint approach and collaborative spirit, our mutual patients know they are getting the best of both schools of thought.”

Although Anna enjoys working with all ages, she specializes in pediatrics. She finds working with children to be the most challenging, but also the most rewarding. Every child is different and Anna strives to find the best approach for the child’s unique personality, as well as providing the most appropriate treatment plan for their prosthetic eye care needs.

Anna graduated with a bachelor of arts from the University of Mississippi. She met her husband, Michael, at Ole Miss where they both played french horn in the orchestra. They have two children, Harry and Bob, and have three dogs. Fifi, the patient greeter, is one of them.

Clare graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2007 and joined Carolina Eye Prosthetics in 2012. She has worn many different hats in her years with Carolina Eye, but the one that suits her best is Practice Manager. Clare is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of Carolina Eye Prosthetics and loves the variation that comes with this position. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and dachshunds.

Erika was so pleased to become a part of the Carolina Eye Prosthetics family in the spring of 2016. In 2012 she graduated from Alamance Community College with an Associate’s degree in Medical Office Administration. Erika has over 14 years of experience interacting with the public. When she is not working, she treasures quality time with her two boys, her husband, and her dog, Romeo.

Michelle has been with the team at Carolina Eye Prosthetics since February 2015 as a lab technician. She was raised in North Carolina after spending her younger years traveling all over the world with a parent in the service. Upon graduating high school, she went on to UNC-Greensboro to obtain a bachelor’s degree in finance. While in college, Michelle was lucky enough to reconnect with her high school sweetheart, Trey, and later marry him.

Michelle has two beautiful children: Isabella and Weston. Isabella was born with spina bifida, leaving her paralyzed from the ankle down. Along with her condition, Bella has had to depend on prosthetics to help her establish balance and stability. Because of this, Michelle has a deeply personal appreciation for what prosthetic devices provide.

Michelle is happy to provide coaching to patients with magnetic eyelash applications to enhance their eyes and boost their confidence. She is currently licensed as an esthetician and works with patients to administer eyelash extensions, lash lifts, and lash tints.

Fifi has been with Carolina Eye Prosthetics since 2018. She is hypoallergenic and is friendly to folks of all ages, even babies! She also likes to greet guide dogs that accompany our visually impaired patients, though she is quick to remind them that this is her office. She understands that not everyone wants to be cuddled and she will go to the lab and sleep when appropriate.