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Routine Eye Care on Lilly Road

Optometry Hours:

Monday - Friday

7 AM to 6 PM

 

Optical Shop Hours:

Monday-Friday

8 AM to 5 PM

Location:

215 Lilly Road NE,

Olympia, WA 98506

 

About Our Lilly Road Clinic

Since 1968, Clarus Eye Centre has been caring for the vision of families across the South Puget Sound—and we’re so grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us over the years. The connections we’ve built through compassionate, attentive care mean everything to us, and we’re here to continue that legacy with you.

Our Lilly Road clinic is one of two welcoming locations where patients of all ages receive personalized eye care. From routine and medical eye exams to custom glasses and contact lens fittings, diabetic eye health monitoring, and glaucoma care - our experienced optometrists are here to support your lifelong vision needs.

At Clarus, you’re more than a patient - you’re part of our community. Come see what it’s like to feel truly cared for.

We’d love to see you! Schedule your appointment today.

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Routine & Medical Eye Care on Lilly Road

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Optometrists at Clarus Eye Centre on Lilly

Emily Koziczkowski, O.D.

Dr. Koziczkowski grew up in Southcentral Alaska before relocating to Oregon to pursue her undergraduate studies at the University of Portland. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology, and a minor in Neuroscience. She went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Ohio State University College of Optometry, also graduating magna cum laude. While at Ohio State, she earned a Master of Science in Vision Science for her research on a novel pathway of stimulation of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. Throughout her time in Ohio, Dr. Koziczkowski was deeply committed to community service through her involvement in NOSA and SVOSH, two student organizations dedicated to providing eye care to underserved communities. Through these organizations, she participated in numerous vision screenings and eye clinics. She also attended domestic and international service trips. 

Dr. Koziczkowski is excited to be back in the PNW and practicing as part of the Clarus team. Her clinical interests include contact lenses, managing ocular disease, and providing comprehensive eye care.
Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling, baking, and staying active through outdoor activities and playing volleyball.

Yvette Lakkis, O.D.

Dr. Yvette Lakkis is from Lacey, Washington, where she spent the greater part of her childhood before moving to California to complete her schooling. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a degree in microbiology and completed her optometric training at the UC Berkeley School of Optometry. In addition to her clinical education at UC Berkeley, Dr. Lakkis also researched gene therapy as a treatment for retinitis pigmentosa. After optometry school, Dr. Lakkis furthered her clinical knowledge by completing her residency in ocular disease, traumatic brain injury, and low vision rehabilitation at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Long Beach, California. While at the VA, Dr. Lakkis had the distinction of being voted for the Veterans Choice Award two times, which exemplifies her dedication to her patients and their eye health. 
Her professional interests include comprehensive eye care for all ages, complex pathologies, and post-operative co-management with Clarus’s surgical team. She is excited to be practicing in her hometown and caring for her local community.   
In her spare time, Dr. Lakkis enjoys exercising, visiting new cafes to read books and drink lattes, and challenging herself with solo travel.

Michelle Lee, O.D.

Dr. Michelle Lee grew up in Federal Way before moving cross country to the East Coast to attend the prestigious Johns Hopkins University.  During her time in Baltimore, Maryland, she was active in neuroscience research, including an internship at the National Institute of Health through its Behavioral Neuroscience Research Branch, investigating drug addiction at the neuronal level. Dr. Lee graduated from Johns Hopkins University, earning her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience.  She received her Doctor of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in Fort Lauderdale, Florida before relocating to the beautiful Pacific Northwest. 

Dr. Lee’s passion is in comprehensive eye care, where she has the opportunity to care for general ocular diseases.  She also has an interest in managing ocular surface disease and specialty contact lenses.

Her hobbies include playing tennis and the guitar. In her spare time, Dr. Lee also likes to visit hiking trails with her two dogs, Twix and Mel.

Janat Mathew, O.D.

Dr. Janat Mathew grew up in sunny South Florida and attended Nova Southeastern University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology.  After completing her undergraduate education, she continued her studies at the Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, earning a Bachelor of Science in Vision Science and her Doctor of Optometry.  During her time in optometry school, Dr. Mathew enjoyed performing school vision screenings and volunteering with Special Olympics.  She even completed an internship at the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska where she got the opportunity to travel throughout the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and provide optometric care to remote villages.

Dr. Mathew is passionate about providing patients with personalized, quality care and compassion. Her main areas of clinical interest include comprehensive eye care, dry eye, contact lens fittings, and co-managing surgical patients.

She moved to the PNW for a short period after completing optometry school, and, after moving back to Florida to be closer to family, she ultimately decided to move back to Washington with her husband. In her free time, Dr. Mathew enjoys hiking, camping, and trying new recipes.

Karen Watson, O.D.

Dr. Karen Watson was born and raised in Southern California, but with family roots in Federal Way, she spent many school breaks in Washington and ultimately chose to make the Puget Sound area her home to be closer to loved ones.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign before completing her Doctor of Optometry degree at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. During her training, Dr. Watson broadened her experience through externships across the country—including Wyoming, Alaska, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota—fostering her love of travel and diverse patient care.

Following graduation, she returned to Pennsylvania to complete a residency in Ocular Disease and Low Vision Rehabilitation at the Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center. A Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Dr. Watson is deeply committed to lifelong learning and advancing her field.

Passionate about outreach, she has participated in service trips to Guatemala and Ecuador, where she helped provide free eye care to underserved communities. In her free time, Dr. Watson enjoys hiking, working on jigsaw puzzles, exploring new foods, and spending quality time with her family.