Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: IUPUI, Chemistry; Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of the IOA and AOA; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Certified in prescribing MiSight contact lens to manage myopia in children, TLC affiliate in providing management of laser vision correction patients; The reason I became an optometrist is because I am one of those people that has to feel around like I am blind if I don't have my glasses on or contact lenses in. So needless to say, I was at the eye doctor regularly growing up. With being so reliant on the eye doctor, optometry was a field that naturally seemed like a good fit. My favorite part of helping my patients is being able to see clearly is crucial for experiencing life at its fullest. It is a blessing to deliver eye care to patients to ensure that they are able to live their best lives. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, being outdoors, and relaxing.

Veurmer Clark is a native of Dallas and attended Ursuline Academy. She completed her education at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia and received her Doctorate of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry. Dr. Clark has been practicing since 1988. She is a member of the Dallas County Optometric Society and is certified in the treatment of eye diseases and the management of glaucoma. Dr. Clark has two children and lives in the North Dallas area. She enjoys spending time with her family and sports activities with her children.

Undergraduate Education: Northeastern State University. Optometry School: Northeastern State University. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By incorporating the patient’s hobbies with their glasses or contact prescriptions. Someone who golfs frequently may need a little different prescription than someone who sews. Hobbies/Interests: Sports, staying active, video games, spending good time with good people.

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University, Bachelor of Arts. Optometry School: Pacific University College of Optometry, 1989. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Virginia Optometric Association; Shenandoah Valley Optometric Society. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Diplomate, American Board of Optometry; Synergeyes Certified Contact Lens Fitter; Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute, Refractive Surgery Course. The reason I became an optometrist is: During the first visit to my eye doctor’s office as a teenager, I was impressed by how quickly the optometrist was able to help clear my vision with lenses. This was a “WOW, I can see clearly now…” amazing experience. So amazing, that the value of clear eyesight spoke to me that day and led me to want to create that WOW experience for others. Therefore, I chose to become an optometrist. My favorite part of helping my patients is: The “that’s amazing” expression that lights up a patient face when they see better brings me joy. Seeing this expression daily is rewarding. These are the reasons I love being an optometrist because I get to improve the lives of people every day by helping them see. In my spare time, I enjoy: The performing arts, magic, bicycling, and travel.

Undergraduate Education: SUNY Binghamton. Optometry School: SUNY College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? As a residency trained optometrist with a focus on the treatment and management of ocular disease I provide comprehensive eye care, diabetic screenings and contact lens fittings. I also work as a clinical professor at SUNY College of Optometry training future eye doctors in their final year of school. Hobbies/Interests: learning piano, reading, video games, biking.

Undergraduate Education: Western Michigan University, Ferris State University. Optometry School: Michigan College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: MOA member, AOA member. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Residency specialty in ocular disease, Spanish-language eye exams What drives your passion for optometry? I enjoy using my experience as a hospitalist to diagnose and manage complex clinical entities and using the latest in imaging and diagnostic technology to provide comprehensive eye care to my patients. How are you helping patients live their best lives? My clinical approach is always one of open communication, thoroughness, pragmatism, and productivity; I hope my patients feel like we are a proactive team working together to make the best possible decisions for their ocular and general health. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Exceeding expectations for clinical care within a comfortable and approachable primary eye care setting. How are you impacting your local community? Being an involved member patients’ multi-disciplinary health care team throughout their lives; from working with pediatric patients and getting them their first pair of glasses to guiding patients through the process of cataract surgery later in life. Hobbies/Interests: Bicycling, outdoor recreation, home renovation/design, music, spending time with friends and family and pets.

Undergraduate Education: Coastal Carolina University. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By listening to my patient’s eyecare related concerns, educating them on solutions and offering them tools and guidance for achieving their best possible outcome. Often this involves routine checkups that investigate all aspects of eye health (such as diabetes, glaucoma, and macular degeneration) and vision needs (such as glasses and contacts) but in some situations this may include more advanced eye health-oriented evaluations and management. Hobbies/Interests: Music enthusiast with a history of writing and recording music, playing tennis, watching sci-fi movies and shows, enjoying good coffee, cooking, most of all... raising my young daughter the best I possibly can.

Dr. Coffey founded Coffey Eye Care in 1992 and expanded the practice notably until partnering with MyEyeDr in 2020. She resides in Quincy and is a Dorchester native who attended Msgr. Ryan Memorial High School. She is a proud member of OFD and is a history buff and loves traveling. Besides maintaining her own practice she previously held appointments as adjunct faculty at the New England College of Optometry and staff optometrist at the Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary. She is a past president of the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists. Currently she serves on the Board of Trustees of the New England College of Optometry. Dr. Coffey sees patients of all ages with a special interest in contact lenses. She believes in patient education as a foundation to patient care (ask as many questions as you wish!). She is accepting new patients. 1989; O.D.; New England College of Optometry. 1982; M.S.; Boston College. 1977; B.S.; Framingham State College.

Undergraduate Education: East Carolina University - Bachelor of Science, Biology. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. Professional Achievements and Associations: Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. Georgia Optometric Association. American Optometric Association. National Optometric Association. Greater Atlanta Optometric Association. Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Ocular Disease & Refractive Surgery - Georgia Eye Partners - Atlanta, GA. Full Spectrum Optometric Services: Ocular Disease, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Dry Eye Therapy, Eye Care Emergencies, Contact Lenses, Pre- and Post-Op Surgical Care. The reason I became an optometrist is: to help people see the world more clearly, while empowering and educating them on the importance of eye health. Optometry is a fascinating and rewarding career! I love being able to play a role in improving people’s quality of life, while also building lasting relationships with them and their families. My favorite part of helping my patients is: helping them see their best and providing them with comprehensive and compassionate eye care! In my spare time, I enjoy: reading, hiking, traveling, playing guitar, weight training and spending quality time with my loved ones.

Undergraduate Education: BS in Zoology with High Honors from University of Maryland at College Park 1975. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry degree in 1980. Professional Achievements and Associations: Salutatorian, New England College of Optometry 1980; Past Treasurer and President of the Central Maryland Optometric Society; Member Maryland Optometric Association since 1980; Past Board Member and Legislative Chair for Maryland Optometric Association. Member American Optometric Association since 1976. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Specialty Contact Lens fittings, including for Keratoconus. General Optometry and Pediatrics. The reason I became an optometrist is: A family friend and mentor studied Optometry when I was in high school. Discussions with him piqued my interest at that time. As a college undergraduate I became interested in Neuroscience and entertained the thought of pursuing a career in vision research. After working in a lab while enrolled in a master’s program at Northeastern University I realized that I was meant to work with people providing medical care and not to be working with laboratory animals. My favorite part of helping my patients is: This is easy. It is impossible to overstate the value of the services we provide. Whether it is providing the best visual solution for a patient or diagnosing and treating ocular disease we are positively impacting our patient's lives each day. I still get very excited when I create a novel solution to a patient's problem, thinking "outside of the box". I have had the privilege of being able to work in the same office since 1983 and have developed significant relationships with generations of my patients and their families. Our patients really seem to appreciate the care and attention we give to them. In my spare time, I enjoy: Listening to all kinds of music, especially classic rock, jazz, and bluegrass. Playing the saxophone. Cooking with my wife. Visiting my children and grandchildren. Studying American History, including visiting Civil War Battlefields. Watching the Baltimore Ravens. Visiting the National Parks. Long walks, going to the gym, shooting hoops!

Undergraduate Education: University of Pittsburgh; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA; What drives your passion for optometry? I love that I can manage eye disease and at the same time provide see patients happy with their new trendy eyewear! How are you helping patients live their best lives? My number one priority is to deliver exceptional service to my patients. I always want the patients to feel they can call on me for any concern they have with their eyes. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Having patients return year after year, because a level of trust and integrity has been built. How are you impacting your local community? By building fundamental relationships with patients , so they know they can receive the best care through me.

Undergraduate Education: George Mason University, Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies. Pre-Med concentration. Optometry School: Pennsylvania School of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Certified in Myopia Control, Dry eye, Specialty Contact lenses, Ortho K. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Providing the highest quality optometric care for the local community. Hobbies/Interests: Climbing, Guitar, outdoors.

Dr. Jason W. Cole grew up in the small paper mill town of Evadale, TX. He graduated from Lamar University in 2002 with a degree in chemistry. He spent three years in the petrochemical field before he decided to pursue a career in Optometry. He then attended the University of Houston where he earned his Doctorate of Optometry in 2009 and immediately joined the TSO Midcounty group in Port Arthur, TX upon graduation. When asked about his work, Dr. Cole replies, "Optometry is such a great profession. I get to go to work every day and help people see. It's a pretty great job." Family is one of the highest priorities in his life and it shows in how he treats his patients.

Undergraduate Education: Rhodes College; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Member of American Optometric Association and Tennessee Optometric Association; What drives your passion for optometry? Helping patients achieve clear and comfortable vision. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Educating patients on optical options available for their particular occupation and lifestyle. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: Guitar playing/Making music

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas and University of Houston. Optometry School: Ohio State University College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing eye care services for our community that cannot afford it through Keller ISD, House of Peach, Philip’s Wish, and other local charities. Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, gardening, my animals.

Undergraduate Education: University of Alabama; Optometry School: UAB School of Optometry; What drives your passion for optometry? Helping others achieve the best vision possible while also managing any systemic or ocular disease. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Transformational eyecare means not only helping patients with all their eye care needs, it also means educating patients on their systemic health and the role it plays in healthy eyes. Hobbies/Interests: I spend most of my free time hanging out with my family and playing with my two pups.

Undergraduate Education: Illinois Wesleyan University; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.