Dr. Carla Ericksen was born and raised in the Sandhills of Nebraska. She graduated with honors from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and went on to complete her doctorate of optometry at Indiana University. Early on she specialized in refractive, cataract, and contact lens clinical care. Later on Dr. Ericksen completed training with a concentration in developmental optometry and neuro optometry.
Dr. Ericksen enjoys being a part of the community by providing eye care in developing countries, volunteering for St. Vincent de Paul, and coaching local youth programs that build the dignity of each individual. She and her husband, Paul Leahy, have four children. Together they enjoy active outdoor family time that includes biking, hiking, running, swimming, and canoeing the Niobrara River. They are happy to be a part of the Lincoln community.
