Meet the Staff

Dr. Bigham is originally from the Indian Trail area. He is pleased to be providing care for his hometown. Dr. Bigham graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor's degree in 1995. In 1999, he obtained his Doctorate in Optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry.

Dr. Swenson earned her Bachelor’s degree with Honors in Psychology from Elon University in 2013. She received her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Missouri St. Louis – College of Optometry in 2017. After graduation, Dr. Swenson completed a residency in pediatrics and vision therapy. 

After completing her residency, Dr. Swenson joined First Choice Eye Care in 2018. She loves working with patients of all ages. She is particularly passionate about working with kids who may have vision-related learning problems and preventing or slowing down nearsightedness or myopia. 

Dr. Swenson lives in Mint Hill with her husband, son, and two cats. She enjoys reading, cooking, and baking, and spending time outdoors.