This hardworking team of individuals are passionate about what they do from scheduling your eye exam to helping you select eye glasses. We love building relationships with our patients and look forward to meeting you!
 | Heather LeClaire, Optometrist and Owner – In another life, I’m pretty sure I was a crow, I love shiny things. – If I won the lottery tomorrow, I’d revamp and invest in this business! – If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve voting. National Voting Day – everyone has the day off to be able to vote. – When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a jeweler when I grew up because again, I love shiny things! – If I was a pasta shape, I would be cavatappi because it’s curly and it can hold a lot of sauce! – If we held an office talent show, I’d wow everyone with my crafting talent. – The most rewarding part of my job is getting to help people solve their eye/vision issues and getting people to see clearly and comfortably with all their needs. Also I love meeting so many cool people from all different backgrounds and learning about and from them. |
Lydia Pan, Optometrist – In another life, I’m pretty sure I was a sloth. – If I won the lottery tomorrow, I’d start a makeover company. – If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve bulldog puppies. – My favorite word in the English language is effervescent. – When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a National Parks ranger when I grew up. – If I was a pasta shape, I would be elbow macaroni because I just like the name of it. – If we held an office talent show, I’d wow everyone with my lip sync/air band talent. – The most rewarding part of my job is connecting with people and figuring out what will help with their eyesight, vision and health which will hopefully contribute to their wellbeing . | |
| Dr. Fatemeh Abbasi-Cooper, Optometrist – In another life, I’m pretty sure I was a farmer. – If I won the lottery tomorrow, I’d start a nursery and landscape design company with huge display gardens. – If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve celebrating nature. – If we held an office talent show, I’d wow everyone with my cooking talent. – The most rewarding part of my job is helping patients to see clearer. | |
 | Calana Mansell, Office Manager – In another life, I’m pretty sure I was a crow. – If I won the lottery tomorrow, I’d start a cat snuggling company. – If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve lots of food. – My favorite word in the English language is lollygag. – When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be an artist when I grew up. – If I was a pasta shape, I would be bucatini because it’s the best. – If we held an office talent show, I’d wow everyone with my typing (WPM) talent. – The most rewarding part of my job is helping Dr. LeClaire achieve her goals for the future of Binyon! |
 | Heather Froehner, Optician Apprentice – If I won the lottery tomorrow, I’d start a vintage fashion boutique. – If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve party games. – When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a writer when I grew up. – If I was a pasta shape, I would be shells because they are classic, versatile, and extra saucy but not messy. – If we held an office talent show, I’d wow everyone with my singing talent. – The most rewarding part of my job is the look on patient’s faces when they put on their new glasses and the world is so much clearer! |
 | Jordan Cochran-Johnson, Optician Apprentice – In another life, I’m pretty sure I was a spy. – If I won the lottery tomorrow, I’d start an entertainment music record label company. – If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve wine and charcuterie boards. – My favorite word in the English language is exhibit! – When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a movie star when I grew up. – The most rewarding part of my job is working alongside such great optometrists and such wonderful patients who are so fun to work with! |
Alexander Scott, Optician Apprentice – In another life, I’m pretty sure I was a cat because I love them so much and can’t stop picking up new ones. I’m a serial cat adopter. – If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve fireworks! Because fireworks are fun and exciting. Lots of food and activities that people can gather around and enjoy together. – When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a chef and own my own breakfast café when I grew up. I love breakfast, danishes, donuts, bagels and the like. I love baking and more generally the morning routine, as everyone climatises to the day, reading newspapers and chatting over coffee. I wanted it to be a small town cafe where I had regulars and families and got to be a part of my community by feeding people good food and providing welcoming comfy atmosphere. – If I was a pasta shape, I would be bowtie pasta because I like to stick out amongst the crowd. – The most rewarding part of my job is helping folks to a better version of themselves that they can be more confident in. | |
 | Nikkii Bourne, Receptionist – In another life, I’m pretty sure I was an international spy. – If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve napping. – When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a pop star when I grew up. – If I was a pasta shape, I would be fusilli because I’m curly. – If we held an office talent show, I’d wow everyone with my comedic talent. – The most rewarding part of my job is helping patients. |
 | Rory Hogan, Billing Specialist – In another life, I’m pretty sure I was an adorable cat. – If I won the lottery tomorrow, I’d start a nature sanctuary. – If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve eggrolls. – My favorite word in the English language is nah. – When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a grizzly bear when I grew up. – If I was a pasta shape, I would be penne because I too retain sauce well. – The most rewarding part of my job is fixing things & spreading smiles. |
 | Jill Hoyt, Optician – In another life, I’m pretty sure I was a squirrel. – If I won the lottery tomorrow, I’d start a bakery. – If I could invent a holiday, it would definitely involve cookies. – When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be a teacher when I grew up. – If we held an office talent show, I’d wow everyone with my yoda impersonation. |
 | Mark McEathron, O.D. – Emeritus Dr. McEathron served patients at Binyon Vision Center for over 40 years before retiring in July 2023. He graduated from the Southern California College of Optometry in 1980, and entered practice here the same year. Dr. McEathron has been a member of the American Optometric Association since 1976, and of the Washington Optometric Association since 1980. He’s completed every leg of the Ski to Sea race. His family, including seven grandchildren, keeps him busy and filled with joy. In retirement he looks forward to traveling with his wife Mary, kayaking near Cap Sante Marina and turning exotic woods. From time to time, he will continue to fill in for Dr. LeClaire. |
To see the Binyon team’s furry friends – click Pets of Binyon!
“I feel fortunate to work with Binyon since moving to Bellingham. You not only get me the right prescription, but also have been great guides to choosing glasses, and are always receptive to my visits to correct invariably bent frames. You also stand by your work, and have been extremely helpful with warranty issues and scratch insurance claims. A recent standout example: Jordan worked diligently with Feb31st to warranty some frames (and then their lenses too!), and consistently kept me updated with well-communicated progress reports. In short, I am so pleased that I have recommended Binyon to friends and colleagues over the years, and even more frequently recently.” – Eric
“I have been going to your office for years and the service, friendliness, and professionalism has always been exceptional. I feel like I am listened to and taken seriously when I ask questions.” – Mary
