Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: Purdue University. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry

Undergraduate Education: North Carolina State University. Optometry School: University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing full-scope medical comprehensive eye care and addressing each patient’s individual ocular and visual needs. This includes pediatrics, ocular disease, contact lenses and diabetic eye care. Hobbies/Interests: weightlifting, reading, and spending time with family.

Undergraduate Education: North Carolina State University, Biology and Psychology; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University; Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of American Optometric Association, North Carolina Optometric Society, Eastern District Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Certification in injections, Specialities include ocular disease, primary care, pre/post refractive and cataract surgery and pediatrics; The reason I became an optometrist is: I knew since high school that I wanted to go in to the medical field. However, emotionally I couldn't bare taking on a profession that dealt with life and death on a regular basis. I joined the pre med club at NCSU and quickly realized optometry was it! Not only can I give someone great sight through glasses or contacts, but I can help them extend their sight and life through treatments and better lifestyle practices. It is such a positive profession and I truly enjoy seeing my patients and catching up on their life each time I see them. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, two daughters, and two fur babes. I love traveling, exploring the great outdoors, and working out. My favorite part of helping my patients is to not only improve the quality of life through better vision, but also by helping them manage/ treat their ocular and systemic health.

Dr. Boyette completed additional externship training in ocular disease at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. She has special interest in the treatment of glaucoma, macular degeneration, and corneal disease. She is a board certified optometric physician. Dr. Boyette is a member of the American Optometric Association, Arkansas Optometric Association, and the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society. She and her husband, Jennings, have two children. She enjoys spending time with her family, going to the lake, exercising, travel, and rooting for the Razorbacks.

Undergraduate Education: University of Delaware. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry, Cum Laude, Diplomate ABO. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing individualized care to each patient, working together with them so that we can come up with vision solutions that work best for their lifestyle and leave them feeling confident and comfortable. Hobbies: Flying, motorcycles, tractors.

Undergraduate Education: City University of London. Optometry School: Indiana School of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Residency Optometrist with a specialty in Ocular Disease. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, binocular visual dysfunctions, and ocular disease management. Hobbies/Interests: Gym, Cooking, Reading.

Undergraduate Education: University of Florida. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. Professional Achievements and Associations: Broward County Optometric Association; Florida Optometric Association’ American Optometric Association; President Broward County Optometric Association1982-1983; Member of the Fort Lauderdale Lions Club 1990 to present; President of the Fort Lauderdale Lions Club 1993-1994; Treasurer of the Fort Lauderdale Lions Club 2001 to present; 18 Mission Trips Central, South America, and Caribbean. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Contact Lenses. The reason I became an optometrist is: Always interested in vision and sight. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Seeing their smiles when they read those small lines on the vision chart. In my spare time, I enjoy: Gardening, fishing and my grandchildren.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University. Optometry School: The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of the American Optometric Association and Ohio Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Completed an Ocular Disease Residency at Dayton VA Medical Center. Interests include primary care optometry, specialty contact lenses and pediatrics. The reason I became an optometrist is: Vision is one of our most valuable senses and helping people live their best lives with excellence in vision care is so important. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Being able to help people see better and maintain their ocular and systemic health is genuinely rewarding and impactful. In my spare time, I enjoy: Being outdoors, traveling and spending time with family.

Undergraduate Education: Florida State University, Bachelor, Biological Sciences; Optometry School: University Alabama in Birmingham; The reason I became an optometrist is: Initially it was my attempt to provide for my family however, it has evolved into an opportunity to help my fellow man. In my spare time, I enjoy sports, carpentry, hunting, and farming. My favorite part of helping my patients is providing great vision.

Undergraduate Education: Ferris State University, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. Optometry School: Michigan College of Optometry. Hobbies/Interests: Sports, Traveling

Undergraduate Education: University of South Florida. Optometry School: Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? My goal is to provide personalized eye care. I hope to educate on the different elements comprising vision and ocular health. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband and 2 dogs. I enjoy reading and have recently started collecting common house plants.

Undergraduate Education: Michigan State University. Optometry School: Michigan College of Optometry. Ocular Disease Residency at the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? My goal is to provide quality eye care through a welcoming and personalized experience at each visit. Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family and friends, watching sports, summers at the lake.

Undergraduate Education: Millersville University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association & Pennsylvania Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Clinical rotation in pediatrics. What drives your passion for optometry? Experiencing the benefits of vision therapy as a child developed my interest in the field of optometry. I now look forward to helping my patients attain optimal visual health and care. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Understanding patients' goals, careers and hobbies so that we can work together to find the best plan of care. Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, friends, and vacationing at the beach!

Undergraduate Education: North Carolina State University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1996. The reason I became an optometrist is: helping people. My favorite part of helping my patients is: helping people be healthier and seeing their best. In my spare time, I enjoy: Needlework, Knitting, Reading.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Vision Science, Ferris State University. Optometry School: Michigan College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: MOA/AOA, Special Olympics Opening Eyes. What drives your passion for optometry? My patients! It brings me so much joy to help others live a clear and comfortable life, and I have the honor of doing so while building meaningful relationships with my patients and their families. Hobbies/Interests: I love exploring the great outdoors with hiking, mountain biking, and skiing.

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University BS in Nutrition Science. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, medically based optometry focused on diabetic eye health, glaucoma treatment and management, early detection and treatment for macular degeneration, dry eye treatments utilizing available technology, and contact lens fitting including myopia management contact lenses. Hobbies/Interests: crocheting, movies, spending time with my family and dogs.

Undergraduate Education: UNC-Chapel Hill; Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with Honors; Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Optometry School: University of Alabama, School of Optometry, 1999; Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society; Ocular Disease Residency, 2000. Professional Achievements and Associations: NCOS; AOA; Board member, "Hope in Sight”; nonprofit organization for financial assistance for advanced dry eye treatment; Board member, Duplin County Board of Health. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Ocular Disease Residency; Primary care optometry with emphasis on management of ocular disease, with special interest in glaucoma; Contact lens service; Referrals and co-management of ocular disease, cataract surgery and Lasik. The reason I became an optometrist is: The eye is such an amazing structure! It is a joy to be able to apply my love of biology and of helping others daily. My favorite part of helping my patients is: The sense of fulfillment and satisfaction gained in being able to help others through my optometric training. In my spare time, I enjoy: I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children, snow skiing, boating, enjoying the beach and being active in my church.

Undergraduate Education: Xavier University of Louisiana; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: National Optometric Association, Georgia Optometric Association; What drives your passion for optometry? I strive to give each and every patient the very best care possible in order to make a positive impact on their lives. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By ensuring they receive optimal care. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring that each patient is highly satisfied and happy. How are you impacting your local community? My goal is to bring awareness to the field of optometry to underserved communities. Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, Kayaking