J. Ryan Zwelling, OD, FAAO

Dr. Zwelling was born and raised outside of Boulder, Colorado. After graduating from The University of Colorado, she went on to receive a Doctorate of Optometry from The University of California- Berkeley in 2006. Dr. Zwelling then completed her dual residency training at UC-Berkeley in Low Vision Rehabilitation and Contact Lenses/Corneal Disease.

Dr. Zwelling has been practicing in the Roaring Fork Valley since 2007. She is well respected and liked by her patients. Besides providing exceptional comprehensive eye exams for the young to our elderly, her special interests are in keratoconus/specialty fit contact lenses, low vision, macular degeneration, diabetic eye exams, and glaucoma management.

She has become a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and is a member of the American Optometric Association, and the Colorado Optometric Association.

When she is not working, you will find Dr. Zwelling chasing snow all over the country, mountain biking, playing hockey and enjoying our wonderful world with her husband and step-son.

Dr. Heather Adams

Dr. Adams was born and raised in Rockville, MD and attended the University of Maryland for her degree in Molecular Genetics. She went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from Southern College of Optometry where she received multiple awards for Clinical Excellence. She completed externships at Milan Eye Center in Atlanta, GA focusing on surgical co-management and ocular disease, as well as at a private practice in Steamboat Springs, CO. After her time in Colorado, she fell in love with the mountains and couldn’t think of a better place to put down roots. Dr. Adams has been practicing in Summit County, CO and is excited to be moving to the Roaring Fork Valley!

Dr. Adams enjoys treating dry eye, fitting specialty contacts, and managing disease. She values her patients’ input and prioritizes making decisions about their eye health as a team. In her free time, you can find her enjoying live music, hiking, skiing, or doing anything outdoors!