Jessica Barbay, O.D.719

Dr. Jessica Barbay is from Lisbon Falls, Maine and attended the University of Maine where she earned her B.S. in Biology in 2002. After this she moved to Bar Harbor where she worked in glaucoma research at the Jackson Laboratory. It was here that she became interested in pursuing a career in vision.

Dr. Barbay obtained her Doctorate of Optometry from Pacific University in Oregon and completed a residency in primary eye care and ocular disease at Togus VA Hospital in Augusta. She enjoys providing primary eye care to patients of all ages and has extensive training in medical optometry with special interests in glaucoma and diabetic eye disease.

Dr. Barbay is board certified with the American Board of Optometry. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and Maine Optometric Association. She lives in Ellsworth with her husband and two sons and a daughter and enjoys running and bicycling in our beautiful part of the state.


Mary Markovic719

Dr. Mary Markovic (formerly Dr. Townsend), grew up in northern California before making a cross-country move to Florida that led her to Maine, where she ended up meeting her husband. After practicing in Brunswick, Maine for over three years, she is excited to join Eyes, P.A.

Dr. Markovic completed her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She then went on to study at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, earning both a Bachelor of Science in Vision Science, and a Doctorate in Optometry. During optometry school, she was selected as a member of the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society for her leadership and service.

During her training, Dr. Markovic did clinical rotations in rural Alaska and south Florida. In those rotations, she co-managed patients and completed training in glaucoma, cataracts, ocular disease, pediatrics, and contact lenses in both hospital, and private practice settings.

Fun fact: Dr. Markovic is bilingual in Spanish and English. Prior to optometry school, she completed a 5-month Spanish Immersion Program in Guatemala for future healthcare professionals. Outside of work, Dr. Markovic enjoys spending time with her husband and their beloved rescue dog exploring the beauty and charm of Maine.


Paul Mormon

Dr. “Paul” Mormon was born and raised in Memphis, TN. His undergraduate education was completed at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville where he earned a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Zoology. While at University of Tennessee, Dr. Paul developed a love for the Great Smoky Mountains and National Parks. Dr. Paul graduated from the Southern College of Optometry in 2001 before entering practice in Memphis, TN with his Father and original partner. Dr. Paul served in many roles within the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians including President and Chairman of the Board. He is a strong advocate for Independent Optometry and community based businesses. In his first trip to Maine, Dr. Paul fell in love with the mountains, lakes, rivers and coastlines of our great state. Dr. Paul is married to Kelli and they have three daughters: Mary Katherine, Hadleigh and Anna Caroline. When not working, Dr. Paul enjoys the great outdoors including hiking, biking, kayaking, and visiting National Parks.