About Us

Meet Darlene
Our Optician

With 6 years of experience, Darlene enjoys helping our patients find the right eyewear for their life style. Knowledgeable in many eyewear brands and the latest lens technology, Darlene is always eager to assist patients in understanding their eyewear options.

Meet Bobbie
Our Contact Lens Technician

Bobbie teaches new patients how to insert and remove contact lens and how to clean and care for their contact lens. She is also trained in lens cutting for glasses, fitting and dispensing glasses as an assistant optician.

Meet Pam
Our Receptionist

Pam greets patients upon entering the office. Her warm smile and pleasant personality makes everyone feel welcome. Pam also assists patients in our optical with frame selection and proper measurements to ensure the quality of eyewear.

Meet Heather
Our Optometric Assistant

Each patient has the pleasure of working with Heather as she obtains important medical and eye care history for their exam, and performs preliminary testing. Heather also educates patients on contact lens care and happily addresses any questions. With 15 years experience in the medical field, including eight years in eye care, she assists Dr. Waguespack in all aspects of patient care.

Meet Fette
Our Practice Administrator

With 25 years of experience, Fette eagerly assists patients with insurance, billing, and scheduling. Her daily co-ordination in all areas of the practice provides a calm and pleasant atmosphere for the Doctor, employees and patients.

Dr. Wendy A. Waguespack

Dr. Waguespack began practice in August 1980 at the Eye Care and Surgery Center in Baton Rouge, La. Dr. Waguespack directed the Contact Lens Clinic and performed primary eye care, pre- and post-op cataract care and a-scans. She also practiced primary care optometry at a multidisciplinary medical center, Stanacola Medical Clinic. In 1990, Dr. Waguespack started her own solo practice where she particularly enjoys working in several specialty areas, including dry eye treatment, bifocal and special design contact lenses, glaucoma treatment, pre- and post-op laser vision correction, and low vision rehabilitation.

Dr. Waguespack is therapeutically certified in the treatment and management of ocular disease. She is a member of the American Optometric Association (Contact Lens and Cornea Section and Low Vision Section member) and Optometry Association of Louisiana and former liaison to the Southern Council of Optometry.

A native New Orleanian, Dr. Waguespack attended St. Joseph Academy on a full academic scholarship and graduated Valedictorian and Outstanding Senior. She went on to major in psychology at the University of New Orleans, compiling a perfect 4.0 grade point average. She next attended the University of Alabama in Birmingham/School of Optometry where she received a Bachelor of Science in Physiological Optics and Doctor of Optometry graduating summa cum laude in 1980. She is a member of the International Optometric Honor Fraternity Beta Sigma Kappa.

Dr. Waguespack has lived in Baton Rouge since 1980 and has one son who attends LSU. She enjoys jazzercise, strength training, reading, good south Louisiana cuisine, singing with Sweet Adelines and traveling. She also enjoys LSU sports and has become an ardent supporter and “alumni by choice.”