Vision Care Excellence Located in Lockhart, Texas

Jaquelyn Peña, O.D. is a certified, licensed Therapeutic Optometrist in New Braunfels, Texas. She’s a proud native of Weslaco in the palm tree-lined Rio Grande Valley that’s nestled on the Texas-Mexico border. She graduated with Magna Cum Laude Honors from both the University of Texas at Austin in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish and the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio for her Doctorate. In addition to delving into the diverse world of family practice, Dr. Peña has extensive optometric experience as a VA-trained optometrist with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs including rounds at the multi-faceted, in-patient San Antonio VA Polytrauma Unit.

Dr. Peña’s clinical rotations and training are specialized in: diabetic retinopathy management; monitoring glaucoma and macular degeneration; assessing vision-related, traumatic brain injuries; guiding pediatric eye health, including the InfantSee Program; combatting dry eye syndrome; navigating LASIK, cataract and other laser procedures; myopia management with contact lenses; keratoconus and corneal ectasia treatment with scleral lens; tailoring vision therapy programs; mission trip relief work in underserved communities.

When the white coat comes off, Dr. Peña enjoys listening to live music, exploring local Texas gems, watching Longhorn sports, cheering at her kids’ sporting events, and making memories with her husband and their young babies.

Dr. Litton is a Midwest native, growing up in Michigan. She attended the University of Michigan, majoring in biopsychology and neuroscience in 2019. She then received her doctorate and graduated with honors from the University of California Berkeley School of Optometry in 2024. While pursuing her doctorate degree, Dr. Litton was a three-year member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honor society and has received numerous scholarships for academic excellence. She is currently an active member of the American Optometric Association and the Texas Optometric Association. 

Dr. Litton practices primary care optometry with an interest in contact lenses and dry eye management. In her free time she enjoys visiting national parks and hiking.