Our Doctors
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Angela Cline, OD
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Henry Hull, OD
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Brittney Smajstrla, OD
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Patrick Clark, OD
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Optometrist
Angela Cline, OD
Dr. Angela Cline has been a practicing optometrist for over 15 years. She is a native Texan who was educated by two of the finest institutions in the state.
Dr. Cline graduated from TCU with a Bachelor of Science degree. While in college, Dr. Cline worked at her father-in-law’s optometry practice in Pearland TX. It was there that she became passionate about optometry. She later attended and graduated from the University of Houston, College of Optometry with a Doctorate of Optometry.
Dr. Cline uses a personal approach when seeing her patients; her bedside manner is honest and good-humored. She treats her patients like family and focuses on solving problems thoroughly, yet efficiently. In Dr. Cline’s opinion, eye care is the only facet of medicine that provides a painless instant gratification solution to a medical problem. She can’t think of a more positive work environment than optometry. Her favorite part about the job is spending time with patients, getting to know them, and seeing them back year after year.
Dr. Cline and her family moved to New Braunfels after her husband completed his service with the US. Air Force. She enjoys spending time with her husband, and her three young boys.
Dr. Cline is presently licensed as a Therapeutic Optometrist and as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. She is a member of the Texas Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.
Optometrist
Henry Hull, OD
Dr. Henry A. Hull attended the University of Texas at Austin for his undergraduate studies before being accepted to the University of Houston, College of Optometry. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1976 and moved to New Braunfels in August of the same year to begin practicing his chosen profession.
In 1991, Dr. Hull became therapeutic certified with the first group of optometrists to take this certification in Texas. In 2001, Dr. Hull became an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist among the first group of Optometrists to test for this classification. In 2011, Dr. Hull became a Diplomat of the American Board of Optometry. He is one of only about 1000 Optometrists in the United States to have passed this test. Dr. Hull is passionate about his vocation, he has made it a life-long mission to always be proficient with emerging technology and treatment protocols.
In addition to serving New Braunfels in the office he also donates his time and expertise to our community with many different service organizations. Dr. Hull is a member of the New Braunfels Lion’s Club where he has served as Secretary and President. He was also elected two times to the Lions Eye Bank of Central Texas and served as the board president twice. Dr. Hull is a volunteer for Infantsee, Vision USA, and school vision screenings. He has also spent a month in Nicaragua (with Amigos de las Americas) volunteering his service to examine eyes. Dr. Hull is also a member and past president of the Bexar County Optometric Society, member of the Texas Optometric Association, and the American Optometry Association.
Dr. Hull is an active longstanding member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus council 4183 in New Braunfels. He also coached Little League Baseball, soccer, and basketball for his children’s teams.
Optometrist
Brittney Smajstrla, OD
Dr. Brittney Smajstrla is a licensed Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. Born and raised in New Braunfels, she is grateful to be able to serve her hometown community and its growing population.
Dr. Smajstrla graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She completed her Doctorate of Optometry at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio where she was awarded the Clinical Excellence award two years in a row. She completed externship training in primary eye care and peri-operative settings where she gained experience managing a variety of ocular conditions including diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts. She is passionate about myopia management and is certified in orthokeratology, MiSight contact lenses, and atropine therapy to slow progression of near-sightedness.
Dr. Smajstrla strives to help patients achieve their best vision in order to be able to enjoy the things in life they love most. When she is not seeing patients, she enjoys spending time with her family and taking her golden retriever for a splash in the Comal River.
Optometrist
Patrick Clark, OD
Dr. Patrick Clark is a licensed Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. He grew up in Rio Grande City, a part of the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. After graduating high school with a dual Associate’s degree in Biology, he went on to complete Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Biology from the University of Texas at San Antonio with honors. He then continued his education at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio, earning his Doctor of Optometry and awarded the honor of class valedictorian.
While in optometry school he was fortunate to receive multiple awards and honors. Dr. Clark completed clinical rotations at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and an Ophthalmology private practice in San Antonio. Immediately following optometry school, Dr. Clark accepted a residency position at the Doris Miller VA Medical Center in Waco, TX, where he completed an ocular disease residency serving our nation’s Veterans. While in residency, he became proficient in the treatment and management of glaucoma, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, macular degeneration, and dry eye syndrome.
While not in clinic, Dr. Clark enjoys trying new restaurants and traveling to new places with his wonderful wife and friends. Dr. Clark is also a huge fan of the San Antonio Spurs and America’s Team, the Dallas Cowboys.
