Our Doctors

West Oaks Office:

Liaqat A. Khalfe, O.D.

Dr. Khalfe received his Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from the University of Houston, College of Optometry, in 1991. He also received his Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Biology from the University of Houston in 1989. Dr. Khalfe completed his undergraduate (BSc.) and doctorate (O.D.) degrees in six and a half years instead of the standard eight years. The College of Optometry faculty voted Dr. Khalfe as one of the top ten clinicians in Spring 1989, Fall 1989, and Spring 1990.

Dr. Khalfe is the founder of Eyeland Vision. He envisioned an Optometric practice fully owned and operated by a doctor whose number one priority would be the well-being of the patient. He also wanted to serve his patients in a relaxed and wistful environment, away from the chaotic and over-crowded mall locations. Today, Eyeland Vision, is a reality and a visit to any of the practices will confirm that Dr. Khalfe's vision has been accomplished.

Dr. Khalfe is board certified to diagnose and treat most eye diseases including red eyes, dry eyes, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, foreign body removal and macular degeneration.

Dr. Khalfe has extensive experience in fitting all kinds of contact lenses, including specialty contact lenses for correction of astigmatism (toric contact lenses), presbyopia (bifocal contact lenses), monovision (one eye fitted for distance and the other for near), and keratokonus (abnormal corneal).

Dr. Khalfe is a member of the American Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association, and the Harris County Optometric Association since 1987.

Dr. Khalfe has been providing free eye exams to the homeless since 1991, during the "Save Your Vision Week" sponsored by the American Optometric Association. He has also served as the 2nd Vice President at the Commonwealth Elementary School and is a volunteer at his children's Sunday school.

Katy Office

Melissa Carcano O.D.

Dr. Melissa Carcano was born and raised in Galveston Island and so it is fitting that she has found her home here at Eyeland Vision. Dr. Carcano graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She received her Doctorate of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College Of Optometry. During her time at the University of Houston, she was tremendously involved in community service organizations and served as Optometric Student Association Treasurer. During her fourth and final year of optometry school, Dr. Carcano interned with Eye Center of Texas, La Nueva Casa de Amigos Optometry Clinic, and San Jose Clinic. These clinics included rotations in glaucoma, anterior segment and corneal disease, cataract surgery and oculoplastics. Dr. Carcano is a member of the Texas Optometric Association and well as the American Optometric Association. Oustide of work, she enjoys reading, running and spending time with her husband, Martin, and her wonderful family.