Our Practice

Dr. Brending strives to be on the leading edge of optometry to provide the best eye care she can for her patients.

After graduating from the University of Houston, College of Optometry with honors in 1990, she opened Clear Lake Eye Center. Dr. Brending enjoys talking with and getting to know each patient. In doing so she feels she can provide better eye health and vision care in a calm, relaxed, and secure environment.

Dr. Brending is constantly working on expanding her eye care knowledge. Through continuing her education, she has become a licensed therapeutic optometrist and glaucoma specialist with areas of interest in general optometry, therapeutic optometry, glaucoma treatment, and the fitting of glasses and contact lenses.

Currently, Dr. Brending is a member of the Texas Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association, and the Optometric Professional Network. She has taught at the University of Houston, College of Optometry, teaching students in adult, pediatric, and contact lens clinics. She has spoken at numerous events, such as Expanding Your Horizons, where she hopes to inspire more interest in Optometry.

In her spare time, Dr. Brending enjoys learning about raising cows and ranching. She also enjoys working in the community, especially with school-age students. Dr. Brending was honored to recently become a volunteer member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, where she works on the Calf Scramble Greeters Committee.

Dr. Brending’s door is always open—she can’t wait to get to know you!

Dr. Gabrielle Brending is a therapeutic doctor of optometry and glaucoma specialist born and raised in the Clear Lake area. She graduated from Texas A&M University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science in biomedical sciences. She then graduated from the University of Houston College of Optometry, where she received clinical letters of excellence and was an enthusiastic member of the Student Texas Optometric Association. She specializes in pediatric eye care, myopia management, dry eyes and binocular vision. She also enjoys primary eye care and fitting contact lenses.

She spends her free time running, cheering for the Astros, reading and cuddling with her cat, Margo.

Shannon started here in January of 2010. Her favorite frames are Silhouettes and anything with bright colors. She does a little bit of everything in our office including insurance coordination, patient work-ups, and even frame styling. In her free time, she is working towards her bachelor’s in education and enjoys spending time with her family.

Karina earned her technical certificate from San Jacinto College in 2021 and joined our team the same year. She is currently studying to become an ophthalmic technician, as well. Her perseverance and friendly demeanor help our patients feel comfortable during their appointment. Karina’s favorite part of her job is answering questions and getting to know her patient’s needs on a personal level.

When she’s not at work, you might find Karina shopping for a fresh new outfit, spending time with her family, or casting a line out on the lake.