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Our Story

For years, Dr. Michele Sonsino split her practice in two locations: a trendy downtown Chicago optical, learning the art of boutique-style eyecare, and in the south side of Chicago, working with disadvantaged patients in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases. Dr. Sonsino brought these varied experiences to Nashville and introduces a new concept in eyecare: Optique. 

The Optique Difference

At Optique we pride ourselves on thorough patient care. We take the time to help our patients understand the details of their condition, allowing them to see their best! The award winning eye care of Optique is matched with the largest selection of eyewear brands in Tennessee. 

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Randy Teller

Office Manager/Lead Tech

Randy Teller is a licensed master optician in Tennessee, which is the highest level in the field of opticianry. He has a special interest in anisokonia, glasses with very different strengths. His masters’ paper was on the challenges of designing isokonic glasses to solve the problems patients experience when the two eyes are seeing very different images.

He is also a Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT), which is also the highest level in that field. Randy is only one of a few in the nation with both degrees. He spent 15 years at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute as the contact lens specialist and later the clinic coordinator. He and Dr. Jeffrey Sonsino worked closely together for 11 years building his complex contact lens practice there.

He has a passion for teaching and is a regular speaker at the PEARLS meetings. With his interest in complex contact lenses and his knowledge of glasses optics Randy is a valuable asset to the team here at Optique. He is married with 2 children and five grandchildren. His hobbies include woodworking and restoring cars. He plays golf and loves fishing. He is a DIY guy and is currently working on his home here in town.

Laken-Stepp

Laken Stepp

Office Manager

Laken Stepp has 15 years of management experience with Fortune 500 Companies and specializes in the art of customer experience. She absolutely loves helping patients select glasses that make them look and feel incredible. She thrives in a team environment and enjoys building up her co-workers.

Through a recommendation, Laken came to Optique as a patient for treatment of her keratoconus. With the help of Dr. Jeff, she was successfully fit with scleral lenses that gave her a new outlook on life. At her final fit visit, she told Dr. Jeff that she wanted to lend her expertise to elevating the Optique team, and the rest is history. Part of Laken's job is to ensure that all of our patients have the optimal experience at Optique. "Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." -Vince Lombardy

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Randy Teller

Office Manager/Lead Tech

Randy Teller is a licensed master optician in Tennessee, which is the highest level in the field of opticianry. He has a special interest in anisokonia, glasses with very different strengths. His masters’ paper was on the challenges of designing isokonic glasses to solve the problems patients experience when the two eyes are seeing very different images.

He is also a Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT), which is also the highest level in that field. Randy is only one of a few in the nation with both degrees. He spent 15 years at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute as the contact lens specialist and later the clinic coordinator. He and Dr. Jeffrey Sonsino worked closely together for 11 years building his complex contact lens practice there.

He has a passion for teaching and is a regular speaker at the PEARLS meetings. With his interest in complex contact lenses and his knowledge of glasses optics Randy is a valuable asset to the team here at Optique. He is married with 2 children and five grandchildren. His hobbies include woodworking and restoring cars. He plays golf and loves fishing. He is a DIY guy and is currently working on his home here in town.

Laken-Stepp

Laken Stepp

Office Manager

Laken Stepp has 15 years of management experience with Fortune 500 Companies and specializes in the art of customer experience. She absolutely loves helping patients select glasses that make them look and feel incredible. She thrives in a team environment and enjoys building up her co-workers.

Through a recommendation, Laken came to Optique as a patient for treatment of her keratoconus. With the help of Dr. Jeff, she was successfully fit with scleral lenses that gave her a new outlook on life. At her final fit visit, she told Dr. Jeff that she wanted to lend her expertise to elevating the Optique team, and the rest is history. Part of Laken's job is to ensure that all of our patients have the optimal experience at Optique. "Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." -Vince Lombardy

The Optique Team

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Brooke

Front Desk

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Angie

Frame Stylist

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Andrea

Frame Stylist

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Necoya

Technician

Rick

Rick

Technician

Houston

Houston

Technician

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The Boss

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Our Franklin Location

436 Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064

 

Schedule an Appointment

(615) 591-4191

M-F 9:00am-5:00pm, Sat 10am - 4pm

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Our Franklin Location

436 Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064

 

Schedule an Appointment

(615)591-4191

M-F 9:00am-5:00pm, Sat 10am - 4pm

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