Our Doctors

Undergraduate Educatino: B.S. Optometry, Indiana University. Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry, 2009. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Primary Care Residency, Indiana University School of Optometry, 2010. The reason I became an optometrist is: Since childhood, I always wanted to pursue a medical profession, and desired a setting where I could still prioritize raising a family. A family history of poor eyesight led me to pursue the eyes and vision as a particular field of study. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Giving them the knowledge and tools necessary to maximize vision and eye health so that they can succeed in daily life. In my spare time, I enjoy: Reading and spending time with my wife and kids and serving at my church.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland, Bachelor's of Science; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Maryland Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, Fellowship College of Optometry in Vision Development, Fellowship Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: behavioral/developmental vision, contact lenses, Lasik co-management; The reason I became an optometrist is because I saw my optometrist from 4th grade and every year after that due to my progressive myopia. I looked up and respected him and thought this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. To be able to help people see clearer and function better in this world is very fulfilling. In my spare time, I enjoy Crossfit, golf, and being with my wife! My favorite part of helping my patients is to be able to function better in their day to day activities.

A native of Greensboro, Dr. Howard McFarland graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. He attended Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, was inducted into Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Fraternity, and graduated with the Doctor of Optometry degree in 1983. His clinical externships were at the Womack Army Hospital, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Riverdale Eye Clinic, Riverdale, Georgia; and the VA Medical Center, Lake City, Florida. Dr. McFarland returned to Greensboro to begin the practice of Optometry in the fall of 1983, specializing in family eye care and contact lenses. He is a 30-year member of the American Optometric Association as well as a member of the North Carolina Optometric Society. He is also a member of the Triad Optometric Association where he is a past president.

Bachelor of Science Degree from Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, Louisiana. Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry. Experience: Began East Texas Vision Center in the Westwood Shopping Center (1984 – January 2024). Dr. McGough and Dr. Douglas acquired TSO of Tyler (2000 – present). Accreditations: Therapeutic Optometrists experienced in the direct care of visual assessment, contact lens fitting, eye trauma, eye disease, and surgical procedures such as cataracts and LASIK. Member of the Texas Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. Served on the board of the Prevent Blindness Organization in Tyler, Texas.

Undergraduate Education: College of Charleston; Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham; Professional Achievements/Associations: Fellow, American Academy of Optometry, Diplomate, American Board of Optometry, Member, Alabama Board of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Residency trained in Ocular Disease, Public Health; What drives your passion for optometry? The wide variety of patients I am able to help with an eye exam keeps the profession fulfilling and interesting. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Offering customized options to vision correction that people didn’t realize was available, like CRT and computer multifocals. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. How are you impacting your local community? Providing the best comprehensive eye care services in the area and improving the health and well-being of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: Watching my baby daughter learn and grow; any outdoor activities; travel

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry-Salus University. Certifications/Awards: Glaucoma Certification. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I am helping my patients live their best lives by helping them understand any existing chronic ocular conditions and providing examinations in children and adults for the use of glasses and/or contact lenses. Hobbies/Interests: photography, theater, writing, hiking, friends & family.

Undergraduate Education: The Pennsylvania State University- The Behrend College. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I provide routine eye care and ocular disease care to patients in my hometown. I make sure to thoroughly explain all necessary information while also connecting with my patients, so they feel comfortable. I hope that in helping my patients understand their ocular health they may go forward to understand their overall systemic health. Hobbies/interests: Cooking, working out, and playing with my dog.

Undergraduate Education: Duke University. Optometry School Southern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Vision is our most important sense, and I love being able to play a part in helping my patients have the best vision possible to ensure their highest quality of life. I am proud to serve the community I grew up in and the surrounding counties. Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, horseback riding, spending time with my family. I am also very active in my church.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry; Minor in Biology; Grove City College, PA; 1981. Optometry School: Doctor of Optometry; Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA; 1985. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of AOA and POA; Participated in numerous studies in Dry Eye, Glaucoma and Presbyopia; Pre- and Post-surgical Eye Care. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Investigator for various studies on eye care; Lecture on contact lens’ Low vision experiences. The reason I became an optometrist is: A passion for helping individuals in our community solve vision problems and improve their quality of life with the right type of medical intervention and vision correction. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Making a difference in patients’ quality of life with better vision. In my spare time, I enjoy: My Family; Chess; Pickle Ball; Outdoor Activities.

Undergraduate Education: Ball State University. Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive care to all ages and ensuring the best possible visual outcome for each patient. Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, Cats, Crafts.

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University Bloomington. Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By striving to be the best optometrist I can be when caring for my patients’ vision. Hobbies/Interests: Biking, sports, podcasts.

Undergraduate Education: Colorado State University. Optometry School: Pacific University, College of Optometry graduating with honors in 2000. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Dr. Mearsha has a special interest in Orthokeratology (OrthoK), which is the science of reshaping the cornea of the eye, without surgery, to improve vision and virtually eliminate the need for daytime contact lenses and glasses. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (IAOMC), actively practices Myopia Control and specializes in difficult-to-fit contact lenses including Scleral and Gas permeable. Dr. Mearsha has a strong interest in developmental optometry and determining how using vision therapy can improve classroom performance for students, as well as increase performance for athletes in a variety of sports. As a member of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and American Optometric Associations Sports Vision Section he can stay on the leading edge of new and exciting advances in Vision Therapy. Hobbies/Interests: Dr. Mearsha resides in Greeley, and in his spare time he enjoys bicycling, golfing, reading, home projects and family activities with his wife, Susie, and their three wonderful children.

Undergraduate Education: NC State Wolfpack. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Excellence in nuero-ophthalmic disease at PCO, love anterior segment disease and specialty contact lenses. What drives your passion for optometry? Making sure patients can see their loved ones making their first basketball shot, or first dance recital, or graduating school. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Providing quality vision with glasses and contacts, but also making sure their eye health is at optimal functionality. Hobbies/Interests: Working out, basketball, golf, football, soccer, playing with my dog Tessa, beach days, hiking, aquarist, huge movie and tv nerd.

Undergraduate Education: University of Cincinnati; Pre- optometry. El Minia university Egypt: Bachelor of Art. Optometry School: Salus University 2021. The reason I became an optometrist is: I have always enjoyed helping people. Being an Optometrist allows me to provide patients with their visual needs and therefore help them do the things they enjoy. This can re-open their world of possibilities and create new adventures. Optometry is also a very social profession that allows me to interact with and learn about so many different people every day which is something I really love. My favorite part of helping my patients is: This is one of the few medical professions that for most of the time, allow us to improve our patients’ lives immediately by giving them the vision correct they need which is very fulfilling. In my spare time, I enjoy: Traveling, hiking, cooking, and serving at my church.

Undergraduate Education: University of Delaware, B.A. 2006. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 2016. Professional Achievements and Associations: Graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry with highest honors; Member of American Optometric Association and Delaware Optometric Association. The reason I became an optometrist is: I wanted to help people in my community. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Helping them see their best to enjoy their lives to the fullest, and better understand their eye health and vision status. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my family and fixing up my house.

Undergraduate Education: Ferris State University, Big Rapids MI Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry, Bloomington IN Certifications/Awards: Dean’s Summer Research Scholar Program during optometry school; ABB Optical Student Challenge winner during optometry school; apart of Massachusetts Optometric Association Hobbies/Interests: I love reading, dogs, running, and exploring New England

Undergraduate Education: University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Optometry School: The New England College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Board Certified by the American Board of Optometry. Hobbies/Interests: Golfing, kayaking, Pickleball.