Before Mayo Family Eye Care, Dr. Karl Erdmann owned the practice at 191 High Street for 30 years, providing eye care to generations of families. He was known for his genuine and caring personality.
In 2016, Dr. Erdmann retired to spend more time with his family and handed the practice off to Dr. Sabrina Mayo. Since the transition, the practice has been updated with state-of-the-art equipment and technology.
Recently, a new wing was added to the building to include more exam rooms, diagnostic room, preliminary testing room, and larger optical. The building is now ADA accessible and has plenty of parking to accommodate for a growing practice.
Linda Tyler, Receptionist
Having earned an associate degree in science and an ASCP certification in medical laboratory science, Linda has a rich work history that spans the medical technology/orthodontic, legal, and now optometric fields. Linda is a Reiki Master, family herbalist, and practitioner of acupressure and yoga. At Mayo Family Eye Care, she enjoys getting to know patients and helping people to adjust to stressful situations. A longtime seacoast resident, Linda is happily married and has two adult children, a granddaughter, two Cayuga ducks, and three parakeets.
Stephanie Griffin, Technician
Stephanie was born and raised in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The year 2020 marked her first year in New Hampshire. As an optometric technician, she has two years of experience and is knowledgeable about the practice of eye care. In addition, Stephanie is pursuing an associate degree in health science at Manchester Community College. The pleasure of working with patients and getting to know them is what Stephanie loves most. Aside from her work, she enjoys spending time with her family and enjoys photography as a hobby.
Amy Starr, Technician/Receptionist
Amy was born in New York, moved to Northern Virginia at the age of 3. She remained in Northern Virginia until she moved to New Hampshire in 2014 with her husband of 14 years and her 2 sons. Amy has over 15 years of experience in the medical field, most of which have been in the optometry and ophthalmolgy. She first fell in love with the medical field when she was 16 and became a volunteer EMT with a local fire department. She has a wide range of experience that ranges from administrative to medical assisting. In 2022, she expanded her education to become certified in Medical Bill and Coding. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She and her husband share a passion for cooking and entertaining friends and family as often as they can.
Bryan Buchanan, Optician
Bryan is an American Board of Opticianry certified optician and has been helping the people of the Seacoast see and look their best for over 20 years. He constantly strives to achieve the best outcomes for every patient and educates his patients about their visual needs and why specific products are best for them. He also loves the theatre and studied lighting design. Bryan originally hails from the wilds of northern Vermont, is now living in southern New Hampshire with his family, one cat, and many chickens. When not in the office, Bryan enjoys time outside with the flock, mountain biking, gazing at the stars, and attempting to wrangle his children. He also enjoys delving into video games and has been known to practice the ancient art of carpentry.
Heather Parisi, Optician
A New Hampshire native, Heather graduated from UNH with a degree in English. She worked in retail management for fifteen years before becoming an optician in 2019. Her favorite part about the job is helping patients pick out the frames and lenses that are perfect for their personal style and vision needs. Heather is a music lover and sings with local chorus Voices from the Heart. She has a cat and a dog who she loves taking on hikes.
Bradley, Technician
Bradley has lived in Exeter his entire life and is 24 years old. More than two years have passed since he began his career in optometry. Bradley is passionate about eye health and helping people. His interests include graphic design, music, and photography, as well as dogs and the outdoors. When it's time for your next eye exam, you can count on Bradley to take care of your annual eye health needs!
Marcia, Office Assistant
Marcia worked in the insurance industry for over 20 years before retiring to Auburn, NH with her husband. In her current role, she serves as an office assistant by greeting patients, answering any questions they might have about their appointments, and assisting them. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her four grandchildren and go to the beach.