Marlen Mata, O.D.

Dr. Marlen Mata is a therapeutic optometrist and optometric glaucoma specialist. She is a Georgia native but has been calling San Antonio home since 2012.

Dr. Mata knew she wanted to pursue optometry after a high school field trip to an exhibition called Dialogue in the Dark, which highlighted the day-to-day lives of those who are visually impaired. She then followed to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with Honors from the University of Texas at San Antonio and her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio, Texas.

Upon graduation, Dr. Mata topped off her education with an Ocular Disease and Glaucoma residency at a VA in Illinois. Dr. Mata is energetic and passionate about eye care and remains an active member of the American Optometric Association and the Texas Optometric Association.

Outside of work, Dr. Mata enjoys running, crocheting, and spending time with Nori, her Sphynx cat.

“This was my first visit, and I was pleasantly surprised! I was greeted with a smile, helped immediately. Each person I spoke to or worked with told me what they were doing and what would happen at each machine. Sitterle Vision Source has up-to-date equipment, which makes your exam that much easier. The doctor (Mata) was wonderful, throughout the exam, she was explaining everything to me and made sure I understood everything. Finally, they have an incredible number of designer glasses to choose from, so you are sure to find the pair perfect for you. My visit was great, we will make Sitterle our go-to for eye exams from now on.” ~Richard W.