About Our Team
We at Mercer Island Family Eye Care welcome you as a part of our eye care family!
Together, we are driven to make your eye care experience great. From your first contact with us, through your appointment and your follow-up, we aim to provide the best eye care experience for you and your family. Our optometrists are highly knowledgeable and passionate about helping patients see better by exercising best eye health practices. Our friendly office staff is here to help all patients schedule appointments, answer questions about billing and benefits, and fulfill their eye doctor’s orders. Our opticians offers guidance in picking out the perfect pair of eyewear for your prescription, lifestyle, and help make sense of insurance benefits.
Savatei Susan Sea, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Savatei Susan Sea completed a biochemistry degree at the University of Washington and received her doctorate from Southern California College of Optometry. Her optometric experiences include: management of a variety of eye diseases, including glaucoma and macular degeneration as well as dry eye treatments and specialty contact lens fits. Her interests include treatment of eye infections, co-management of refractive surgery, and pediatric vision care. Dr. Sea enjoys spending time with her family, tennis and yoga in her spare time.
Savatei Susan Sea, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Savatei Susan Sea completed a biochemistry degree at the University of Washington and received her doctorate from Southern California College of Optometry. Her optometric experiences include: management of a variety of eye diseases, including glaucoma and macular degeneration as well as dry eye treatments and specialty contact lens fits. Her interests include treatment of eye infections, co-management of refractive surgery, and pediatric vision care. Dr. Sea enjoys spending time with her family, tennis and yoga in her spare time.
Ann Marie Griff, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Ann Marie Griff is a graduate of The Ohio State University. She was born in the Midwest but has considered the Seattle area her home for the past two decades. She has practiced optometry in her own practice in Kirkland, WA for the past 20 years until joining MI Family Eyecare. Dr. Griff is passionate about helping others and is dedicated to aiding her patients see clearly and also maintain good eye health. She excels in helping those with challenging prescriptions finding just the right solution. She also diagnoses and manages many eye conditions including glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. In her spare time, Dr. Griff enjoys yoga, biking, and spending time with her husband and two children.
Ann Marie Griff, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Ann Marie Griff is a graduate of The Ohio State University. She was born in the Midwest but has considered the Seattle area her home for the past two decades. She has practiced optometry in her own practice in Kirkland, WA for the past 20 years until joining MI Family Eyecare. Dr. Griff is passionate about helping others and is dedicated to aiding her patients see clearly and also maintain good eye health. She excels in helping those with challenging prescriptions finding just the right solution. She also diagnoses and manages many eye conditions including glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. In her spare time, Dr. Griff enjoys yoga, biking, and spending time with her husband and two children.
Eric Evans
Lead Optician
Eric was raised in Kirkland, attended the University of Washington and currently lives in Seattle with his wife and their 3 dogs. Outside of the office, he enjoys playing basketball, hiking, watching the Seahawks and Huskies, and taking his dogs to local parks with his wife.
Eric Evans
Lead Optician
Eric was raised in Kirkland, attended the University of Washington and currently lives in Seattle with his wife and their 3 dogs. Outside of the office, he enjoys playing basketball, hiking, watching the Seahawks and Huskies, and taking his dogs to local parks with his wife.
Penny Ly
Optician, Pretester
Penny entered the optical world in 2016, thrilled to learn more, she made her way up as the office manager. On her free time she travels as a competitive dancer and freelances photography and graphic design. Penny’s motto is, “You need a pair of frames for every outfit!”
Penny Ly
Optician, Pretester
Penny entered the optical world in 2016, thrilled to learn more, she made her way up as the office manager. On her free time she travels as a competitive dancer and freelances photography and graphic design. Penny’s motto is, “You need a pair of frames for every outfit!”
Lianne
Pretester, Front Desk Staff
Lianne grew up in Australia (yes, that’s the accent) and has lived on Mercer Island for over 20 years. She loves going on adventures around the PNW and overseas. She has 4 great kids, 2 fun grandkids and a great big lovable dog, Bindi. “I love getting to know our patients and taking care of them.”
Lianne
Pretester, Front Desk Staff
Lianne grew up in Australia (yes, that’s the accent) and has lived on Mercer Island for over 20 years. She loves going on adventures around the PNW and overseas. She has 4 great kids, 2 fun grandkids and a great big lovable dog, Bindi. “I love getting to know our patients and taking care of them.”
Shannon Isaacson
Optician
Shannon has been in the Optical industry since 2007. She brings a diverse experience to Mercer Island Family Eye Care, as she has worked in several different types of Optometry and Ophthalmology practices. Shannon was born and raised in Northern California and moved to Kirkland, WA close to 9 years ago. Shannon loves to live an adventurous lifestyle and seek out new experiences. “I enjoy getting to know the patients and finding the perfect pair of glasses to fit their lifestyle.”
Shannon Isaacson
Optician
Shannon has been in the Optical industry since 2007. She brings a diverse experience to Mercer Island Family Eye Care, as she has worked in several different types of Optometry and Ophthalmology practices. Shannon was born and raised in Northern California and moved to Kirkland, WA close to 9 years ago. Shannon loves to live an adventurous lifestyle and seek out new experiences. “I enjoy getting to know the patients and finding the perfect pair of glasses to fit their lifestyle.”