Eye Care Focused on You
At our practice, everything we do is focused on you. From the moment you walk in our doors, through each step of your eye care experience, our goal is to provide you with high-quality service completely tailored to you.
Book an appointment today to experience the difference that healthy vision can make in your life!
Our Mission
Our entire team of doctors, technicians, and support staff strives to deliver a wonderful experience.
Meet Our Doctors
J. Craig Swaim, OD
Dr. Swaim opened his first eye care center at Crabtree Valley Mall in 1982. He then opened Wake Forest Eye Care Center on August 16, 2003, where he’s committed to providing quality, comprehensive, and technology-driven eye care to the Wake Forest community and the surrounding areas. He also serves on the Advisory Board for the School of Opticianry at Durham Technical Institute.
Dr. Swaim serves on the Advisory Board for the School of Opticianry at Durham Technical Institute.
Dr. Swaim has twin sons, Andrew, who serves in the US Navy Special Forces division, and Bradley, who has also attended the prestigious Southern College of Optometry and will be joining the practice.
Undergraduate School:
Bachelor Of Business Administration, Wake Forest University
Graduate School:
Doctor of Optometry, Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN
Finishing second in his graduating class.
Professional Organizations:
- American Optometric Association
- North Carolina State Optometric Society
Military Service:
- US Army
Expertise:
- Prescription contact lenses and glasses
- Ocular disease and disorder treatment
- Diagnosing and managing diabetic retinopathy
- Macular degeneration management
- Glaucoma management with pre- and post-op care
- Cataract management with pre- and post-op care
- Dry eye management
- Foreign body removal
- Corneal abrasion treatment
- Eye injuries
Certifications:
- Certified by the National Board of Examiners for ocular disease management
- Certified in NC for diagnosing & treating eye conditions with pharmaceuticals
Jamie Boyd, OD
The reason I became an optometrist is: I knew since high school that I wanted to go in to the medical field. However, emotionally I couldn’t bare taking on a profession that dealt with life and death on a regular basis. I joined the premed club at NCSU and quickly realized optometry was it! Not only can I give someone great sight through glasses or contacts, but I can help them extend their sight and life through treatments and better lifestyle practices. It is such a positive profession, and I truly enjoy seeing my patients and catching up on their life each time I see them.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and kiddos. I love traveling, exploring the great outdoors, working out, and reading. My favorite part of helping my patients is improving the quality of their life through better vision and helping them manage/ treat their ocular and systemic health.
Undergraduate School:
North Carolina State University, Biology and Psychology
Graduate School:
Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University
Professional Organizations:
- Member of American Optometric Association
- North Carolina Optometric Society
- Eastern District Optometric Society
Expertise:
- Ocular disease
- Primary care
- Pre/post refractive
- Cataract surgery and pediatrics
Certifications:
- Certification in injections
Natalya Sheppard, OD
Optometry has been my calling and my passion since I asked myself a profound question, “How do other people see the world?” at the age of 10. Growing up in a beautiful village in the south of Belarus I was one of only two kids in my small school who needed to wear glasses full time. Myopia was uncommon there, and my personal experience has affected my view on people’s visual perception as a very personal choice. People have different daily needs, demands and tolerances and I want to hear their concerns about their vision because I want to help them.
I carried this empathy and curiosity into my future, and an Optometry career became a natural choice for me. My main area of interest and expertise is Myopia Control, which can be done successfully these days using the latest developments in soft lens technology, as well as Ortho-K and prescription drops; and treatment of Ocular Rosacea using the multi-step approach of RF, IPL and prescription medication.
I moved to North Carolina from Finland and enjoy exploring the area for new restaurants, hiking trails, knitting stores and meeting friendly local people anywhere I go. This is a beautiful state where my husband and I plan to stay, join the local church, raise our son and contribute to Wake Forest patients’ care as part of the local optometric community.
Undergraduate School:
University of Colorado, Denver CO – 2010
Graduate School:
SUNY College of Optometry, New York NY – 2014
Professional Organizations:
- Member of American Optometric Association
- North Carolina Optometric Society
- Eastern District Optometric Society
Expertise:
- Specialty contact lens fitting including RGP, Scleral, Ortho-K, SCL MySight
- Glaucoma management and treatment
- Dry eye and Ocular Rosacea Treatment
- Diabetic eye exams
- Red Eye exams and foreign body removal
- Meibomian gland dysfunction and treatment including expression
- Binocular Vision exams and diplopia management with prisms
Our Location
Wanna see what
we’re all about?
Our practice is located on Retail Drive by the Chick-fil-A, next to Capital Boulevard off of HWY 98. There is a parking available in the lot directly in front of our practice.
Hours Of Operation
- Monday: 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday: 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday: 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday: 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday: By Appointment Only
- Sunday: Closed
Our Brands
Our Testimonials
Very courteous and professional. Explained the test to be preformed and took time to answer my questions. They are an awesome group of people!
Paul
Amazing experience here. I had my first ever eye exam and visit and everyone there was kind, patient, thoughtful an thorough answering all my questions. I really appreciated all the people who helped me and recommend this location to everyone!
Delanna
