Swell Vision Team

Hello all, I’m fortunate to have worked in the optical field for over 15 years, spanning from coast to coast. I was born up the road in Cherry Point but grew up in Alabama, Roll Tide! I look for any reason to be outside…the beach, the grill, our little garden…really anything to stay outside when it’s nice. I’m also blessed to be a father to two amazing humans that call me Dad. I’m pretty dang excited to be a part of the Swell team.

*Interesting Fact*
I learned how to swim as an adult and it changed my life! 10/10 would recommend.

I was born and raised in New York and moved to the area with my husband in 2022 with our 2 cats (Clawdio and Pawley). I come with 20 years experience in the optical field and still learn new skills every day. Outside of work, we like to explore the area and try out new bars/restaurants and going to concerts.

*Interesting Fact*
I almost bowled a perfect game.  279 – all strikes except 1 spare!

I was originally born in Galveston, Texas. My family moved to Rocky Point, NC in 2014. I have been in the eye care field for about 5 years, originally started as an optometric technician at Swell and was looking to expand my knowledge and I became an optician. I got married in November 2024 in beautiful downtown Wilmington. I have a wonderful daughter, and we welcomed a new addition to our family in December… a dog, Mr. Finneas Boy McGuire. In my free time I love to hang out with my family, enjoying everything Wilmington has to offer and taking Finny on walks on the beach.

*Interesting Fact*
I was on an all-boys baseball team for a season…Thanks dad

I am a NC native who grew up in Mount Olive. I lived in Washington State for 7 years in which I started working in optometry in 2019. I received my paraoptometric certification in 2023, which is still active today, and I am looking forward to advancing my career in optometry each year. I have been married to my husband Jeff for 7 years, and we have an 8-year-old handsome Dachshund named Claude. I enjoy spending time with my family, playing board games, powerlifting, shopping, and am a huge lover of all reality TV and music.

*Interesting Fact*
I was a spelling bee champ in middle school and I had a short story published in 2nd grade. I also have a phobia of balloons.

I was born and raised in Knoxville, TN. I am married with two children. I have been in the eye care field for about 9 years. When not at work, I love going to sporting events and spending time with my two pups Ziggy and Nala. Go Vols!

*Interesting Fact*
I have been to over 50 SEC basketball games.

I was born in Wilmington and have been married to my husband for 19 years. I have a son and a daughter who are both grown and I’ve recently become a grandma! I love all kinds of music and enjoy going to concerts.

*Interesting Fact*
I’m an animal lover and have rescued many animals over the years.

Hello there, I’m Horatio Fizkin Scibal, CEO/Greeter here at Swell Vision Center. I hail from the great state of Texas but boy was I glad to say, ‘See ya later, Tejas,’ when my daddy, Dr. Scibal, scooped me from a local shelter in Austin and brought me back to the Port City to start building this great optometry practice.

Couple things to note about me that you may enjoy; 1) I can do as good a backflip as Gabby Douglas when my dad throws the ball up for me to catch it in the air 2) In a bit of a plot twist, I love America, but hate Independence Day for all of the obvious reasons 3) I can literally hold my bladder for days when the weather is bad so that I do not have to be touched by rain 4) There’s no one in this world that I idolize more than my daddy, but all the patients at Swell, who love seeing me day in and day out, come in at a very close second. Can’t wait to greet you soon!