Our Team

Optometrist

Dr. Nathan Dirks is a certified, licensed Optometric Glaucoma Specialist and Therapeutic Optometrist. Throughout his education, he completed extensive training in detecting and treating serious eye diseases, such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. Dr. Dirks is certified in the treatment of eye infections, minor in-office surgeries including foreign body removal, as well as co-management of cataract and LASIK surgery. His passion within optometry has always been in glasses, fitting of specialty contact lenses, myopia management, and treatment of dry eye syndrome.

Dr. Dirks was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. He began his optometric journey in 2008 as an optician where he learned a wealth of knowledge about frames and lenses and discovered his passion for providing patients with the best vision and eyewear possible. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, majoring in Biological Sciences. Dr. Dirks received his Doctor of Optometry in 2014 from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts. After graduating he moved to Dallas as quickly as possible to get away from the snow.

Dr. Dirks founded Paramount Eye Care & Eyewear in 2023 with a desire to integrate medical eye care services and fashion eyewear. He has a genuine enthusiasm for delivering personalized eye care for each patient and helping improve the quality of his patient’s lives by providing clear and comfortable vision. He takes pride in helping his patients maintain and improve their eye health using the latest in diagnostic technologies.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, and their dog Riley. He likes basketball, golf, being outdoors, country music, snowboarding, cooking, traveling, and watching movies. He is a member of the Dallas County Optometric Society and helps serve his community volunteering at the North Dallas Food Bank and with the Salvation Army.

Optical Manager

Alex is originally from Richardson, Texas. He has more than nine years of experience as an Optician and Optical Manager. He brings a wealth of optical knowledge, insurance expertise, and a passion for providing exceptional patient care. 

Before joining the optical world, Alex spent considerable time in the service industry. This began his journey into tailoring service on an individual basis and developing an unbeatable rapport with his clients. 

Throughout his career, Alex has gained a reputation for being enthusiastic, personable, and dedicated to ensuring each patient receives the highest level of service. Whether helping someone find the perfect pair of glasses or assisting with complex prescription needs, he is committed to making every visit a positive and memorable experience. 

Outside of work, you can often find Alex pursuing his hobbies in the great outdoors. He has a deep love for camping, kayaking/fishing, finding solace and excitement on the water and in nature.  

When he’s not exploring the outdoors, Alex cherishes spending time with good friends and family, sharing laughs over amazing meals and creating lasting memories. Going to see live music or comedy, cooking worldly foods, and taking care of his dog, Roxy, are also very important to him.  

Alex is proud to continue serving North Texans by assuring they can see their best and look amazing doing so! 

Receptionist

Julieanne is newer to the DFW area, having moved from Corpus Christi, Texas. She received her BBA from Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi. She is a beach enthusiast, finding solace in the warmth and sun. She cherishes time spent with her husband and son, engaging in all kinds of activities from arcade gaming, Lego building, strolling around outdoors or just relaxing with a good movie. 

She enjoys volunteer work, particularly helping animals, as she grew up on her family’s farm south of Houston. She has a talent for creating detailed graphite portraits using her drawing skills. When not running after her little one, she can be found practicing yoga and dance or immersed in a good book, reflecting her multifaceted interests and passions in life. 
She has a background in insurance and reception, striving to make appointments quick, easy, and stress-free for patients and providers alike.