Swagel Wootton Eye Institute is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a community celebration on Thursday, November 10 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at its Mesa office located at 220 South 63rd Street. During the open house-style event, guests will have the opportunity to tour the facility, meet the team, enjoy appetizers and refreshments, and have a chance to win prizes. The event is free and open to the public. Swagel Wootton is excited for the community to come together to celebrate its six decades of improving lives through better vision.
“As we celebrate 60 years of excellence in eye care, we want to acknowledge the patients and communities we’ve been serving in the East Valley,” said Dr. Loan Ramsey, MD, medical director at Swagel Wootton. “We are proud to carry on the tradition of improving people’s lives through better vision and outstanding patient experiences. We look back to 1962 with an appreciation for our founders and their respect for ophthalmology and look forward to the future and the potential it holds for further eye care advancement for our patients.”
Dr. James Wootton first opened Eye Surgeons LTD, now Swagel Wootton Eye Institute, in 1962, and his partner, Dr. Lorin Swagel, joined the practice in 1972. Through the years the practice continued to grow, opening new offices around the Phoenix area, and introducing new procedures and technologies, including cataract surgery, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), LASIK, ICL and more. Today, Swagel Wootton Eye Institute is a full-service ophthalmology provider with a talented team who is committed to providing expert eye care and quality vision correction through skilled medical, cataract, and refractive care.
“I have spent more than 38 years working at Swagel Wootton, primarily as the director of nursing and now as a consultant,” said JoAnn Nelson, director of nursing at Swagel Wootton. “From the time I started working at Swagel Wootton, I was treated like a member of the family. Whether it was Dr. Swagel, Dr. Wootton or now Dr. Ramsey, employees continue to feel supported. This is a significant milestone and deserves to be recognized. I am proud of the work I’ve done at Swagel Wootton and look forward to seeing what they can accomplish over the next 60 years.”
If you are interested in attending the open house on November 10, please RSVP here. To learn more about Swagel Wootton’s 60th anniversary, click here.
About Swagel Wotton
For 60 years, Swagel Wootton Eye Institute has been caring for the vision health need of the East Valley. As an ophthalmology practice rooted in surgical and medical services, Swagel Wootton places the care of its patients first, investing in industry-leading technology to ensure patient safety, comfort, and high-quality results. Its dedicated team of eyecare experts can address a variety of eye health concerns ranging from cataracts and refractive errors to dry eye, glaucoma, and retinal issues. Swagel Wootton’s mission is to improve lives through better vision and outstanding patient experiences. To learn more, please visit: https://eyeinstituteaz.com.