Doctors & Staff

Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Cheyne Eye Center the leading provider of vision care products and services.

Chris Cheyne, OD

My passion as the CEO of Cheyne Eye Center is to make our patient’s experience incomparable. I want to not only provide our patients with the best possible vision, but also leave them thrilled that they chose us as their eye care provider. I continually work with my team to provide the best customer service and the best products. Quality and efficiency are of utmost importance in everything we do. I grew up in Granbury and had an incredible family that raised me to value customer service and community.

Robert Yeaman, OD

Dr. Yeaman received his Bachelors degree in 1985 from the California State University at Sacramento. He attended the University of Houston College of Optometry, earning his Doctorate in 1989, and is Board Certified as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. He has been a member of the American Optometric Association since 1985 and the Texas Optometric Association since 1989. He has previously served as President of the Mid-Texas Optometric Society. He joined Cheyne Eye Center in 2002. Prior to joining Dr. Cheyne, he practiced with Vision Source – Arlington, and South Harbor Eye Care in Granbury.

Courtney Cheyne Cobbs, OD

Dr. Courtney Cheyne Cobbs is a native of Granbury, Texas and a graduate of Granbury High School. She completed her undergraduate degree at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. She then received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry where she received extensive training in all aspects of eye care including the treatment of ocular disease and trauma, pre- and post-operative care, contact lenses, pediatrics, primary vision care and binocular vision. She is a member of many professional organizations including the American Optometric Association and the Texas Optometric Association. Dr. Cobbs has been in private practice since 1993 and holds Optometric Licenses in South Carolina, Wyoming, Utah and Texas. She is committed to serving the community through high quality, personalized eye care and the treatment of vision and ocular health with a special interest in families, children and the specialized fitting of contact lenses in a pleasant, efficient and professional environment. Dr. Cobbs enjoys sports of all kinds, working out, family, friends and Church. She spends a large part of her summers serving at Incomparable Camp Ozark in Mt. Ida, Arkansas where she began working in 1989. Dr. Cobbs is extremely proud to be a member of Cheyne Eye Center and to serve the residents of Hood County.

Manuel Debesa, OD

Dr. Debesa was born in Santiago, Chile. He is fluent in Spanish and English. At the age of nine, he and his family moved to Weatherford, Texas. After graduating from Weatherford High School in 1980, he received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston in 1984, followed by his Doctorate of Optometry at the University of Houston, College of Optometry in 1988. He obtained his Therapeutic Optometrist certification in 1997. Dr. Debesa resided and worked in Houston until moving back home to Weatherford in 2004.

Nicole Stout, OD

Dr. Nicole Stout grew up in Canada and earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Ottawa in 2011 and her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science in 2015. She then moved to Oklahoma where she completed a Family Practice & Ocular Disease Residency at Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry where she gained extensive training in the treatment and management of ocular disease and acute optometric care. Following the completion of her residency training, Dr. Stout remained on faculty as an Assistant Professor at Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry until 2022, when she & her husband (a native Texan) relocated to Texas. Dr. Stout joined Cheyne Eye Center in 2023.

Dr. Stout is a licensed therapeutic optometrist and glaucoma specialist. She is committed to providing full-scope optometric care and is especially passionate about treating dry eye syndrome and fitting specialty contact lenses.

Dr. Stout is dedicated to providing the highest quality optometric care to her patients by staying up-to-date and active in optometric continuing education. She has lectured at continuing education conferences and has publications in several optometric magazines & journals including Review of Optometry, Review of Cornea & Contact Lenses, Advanced Ocular Care, Optometric Management, and Clinical and Experimental Optometry. Dr. Stout became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry in 2017.

Dr. Stout enjoys traveling, fitness, and spending time with her husband and two basset hounds.

Julie

CPOA, NCLEC, Practice Manager

My family and I have lived in Granbury since 1998. My wonderful husband and I have 5 fantastic boys and 1 sweet, sassy little girl. We enjoy spending time together as a family swimming and cooking out. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and spending time laughing with my friends.

I have been a member of the Cheyne Eye Center family since 2012. I love my work family and helping people see better. It is truly a blessing to be a part of this team.

Connie

CPO, Manager of Operations

I have been a member of the Cheyne Eye Center family for a total of 20 years. I am married and we have three children. I’m Grammy to 7 grandkids and I love spending time with my family. I like to read and spend time in nature. The beach is my happy place!

Brandi

CPOA, CPOC, Insurance Coordinator

My family moved to Granbury in 2001. I have been at Cheyne Eye Center since 2002. Most of my free time is spent with my 4 kiddos, enjoying games and the outside. Most

people know me by my cRaZy hair.

Nicole

Lead Technician

Since relocating to Granbury in 2021, Nicole has been a part of the Cheyne Eye Center team, bringing over 12 years of experience as an eye care technician. Her dedication to providing

exceptional patient care and her passion for eye health have made her a trusted professional with us. As a mother of three and a proud GiGi to a beautiful little girl, she cherishes spending quality time with her loved ones. Whether it’s enjoying the local attractions of Granbury, lake time, spontaneous weekend trips, or simply creating lasting memories at home, family remains at the heart of her life.

Leah

CPO, Technician and Doctor Scribe

Team Member

Leah was born and raised in Utah and moved here to Granbury in September of 2018. She has been married for 4 years and has a 2 year old son. She enjoy being outdoors and spending time with my little family! You will not find anyone more kind than Leah.

Bri

CPO, Technician, Doctor Scribe

In my role as Certified Paraoptometric and Doctor Scribe, I focus on ensuring the best patient care through the latest most effective technology. I have been a part of the Cheyne Eye Center family since January of 2022. I moved here from Arlington, Texas in 2011 and graduated from Granbury High School in 2018.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and family, taking road trips while listening to a good playlist, exploring the beautiful landscapes of Colorado. I thrive on the adrenaline of a great roller coaster and also enjoy unwinding relaxation in a good swim whenever I get the chance.