Dr. Stephen Larsen was born in England. Dr. Larsen received his Doctor of Optometry from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Dr. Larsen has experience in refraction, contact lenses, LASIK post­ operative care, and co-management of numerous ocular diseases, such as glaucoma, keratoconus and diabetic retinopathy.

Dr. Larsen has a background that includes private optometric practice, optometric and ophthalmic software development consulting, providing optometric care on a Native American reservation in Idaho. Dr. Larsen was a volunteer firefighter for the United States Forest Service.

Dr. Larsen resides in the Rio Grande Valley, speaks Spanish, is fluent in Italian and is a dedicated father of seven children.