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Marcus P. Soper, BCO, FCLSA
Mr. Soper formally entered the ophthalmic industry in 1977 as an apprentice contact lens technologist / Ocularist. He is Owner and Director of Prosthetics and Clinical Services, actively engaged in fitting contact lenses and ocular prosthetics at Soper Brothers and Associates in Houston, Texas. He has special interests in the cosmetic restoration of unsightly eyes, the adverse effects to the surface quality of contact lenses and ocular prosthetics, and the topographical changes of the cornea induced by contact lenses, surgical procedures and systemic disease.
Mr. Soper is a Board Certified Ocularist, Fellow Member of the American Society of Ocularist, and a Fellow Member of the Contact Lens Society of America. He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Ocularist, the Contact Lens Society of Texas, the Opticians Association of Texas and the Contact Lens Society of America. Mr. Soper is a past president of the American Society of Ocularist and the Contact Lens Society of America.
Mr. Soper has served as Educational Chairman of the American Society of Ocularist and in the same capacity for the Contact Lens Society of Texas. During his presidency he founded and has served as Chairman of the Contact Lens Society of America University an online educational site used worldwide for contact lens education.
He has authored, co-authored and edited numerous publications and presentations. He was a staff instructor at the annual Baylor College of Medicine Contact lens Technology Course from 1978-1990 and has lectured extensively throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico in the fields of contact lens technology and ocular prosthetics.
Mark, his wife Marsha, sons Marcus and Marshall reside in Houston and are very active in numerous civic and charitable organizations.
Kendahl Quimby
Kendahl Quimby is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and alumnus of Louisiana State University, having majored and minored in Biological Sciences and Sociology, respectively. She was an active participant in LSU’s premedical society Alpha Epsilon Delta, and is an alumnus member of the Delta Kappa chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Ms. Quimby has been a practicing Ocularist since 2007 at Soper Brothers & Associates, where she received both her American Society of Ocularists diplomate and National Examining Board of Ocularists board certification in 2013. She was also the 2013 Joseph LeGrand Lecture Award recipient, where she was invited to be the keynote lecture at the annual Medical Advisory Seminar given by the ASO and the American Academy of Ophthalmologists.
She has served on many ASO committees, including Education, Advertising for the Journal of Ophthalmic Prosthetics, Exhibitor Chair, and the Board of Directors. She served as Vice President of the ASO and as President for the 2020-2022 term.
Claudia Castro
Claudia M. Castro has served as Director of Client Services at Soper Brothers & Associates since 1995. For more than three decades, she has been dedicated to making every patient feel welcomed, informed, and supported throughout their journey. As a patient advocate, Claudia coordinates consultations with new patients and referring physicians, helping ensure each person receives the personalized care and attention they deserve.
Understanding the financial side of medical care can be overwhelming, and Claudia is passionate about helping patients navigate the process. She takes the time to explain insurance benefits, discuss financial options for current and future procedures, and guide patients through the reimbursement process. Her determination to help patients maximize their insurance benefits has earned her the affectionate nickname, "the Bulldog of medical insurance," a title she proudly accepts.
One of the most rewarding parts of Claudia's career has been building lasting relationships with patients and their families. Since 1995, she has had the privilege of watching many of them grow up, celebrating milestones and sharing both joyful and challenging moments along the way. As Claudia likes to say, "Eye enjoy watching my Soper family grow."
Proud of her Latin heritage, Claudia enjoys sharing her culture through its music, food, and traditions. She especially loves welcoming patients who travel from across Latin America and is always happy to assist Spanish-speaking patients.
Claudia habla español y está lista para ayudar a quienes necesiten asistencia.
Outside the office, Claudia enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and beloved dogs. She finds joy in trying new recipes, tackling home improvement projects, staying active, meditating, and relaxing with a good jigsaw puzzle. She believes that caring for yourself—spiritually, mentally, and physically—is essential to caring for others.
"When you take care of yourself, you're better able to care for the people around you".