Meet The Optometrist

Originally from Mississippi, Dr. Charlie attended the University of Southern Mississippi for undergraduate school.  He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN.  He also received recognition as a member of BSK Optometric Honor Society, National Sola Quest Ophthalmic Optics Excellence Award, and Who's Who in Optometry.  While practicing in Laurel, MS, Charlie was voted Jones County Eye Specialist of the Year in 2010.  Charlie was an adjunct faculty member of Southern College of Optometry from 2007-2010.

Dr. Joy grew up in Stanton, TX and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Angelo State Univeristy.  She then went on to earn her MBA in Health Organization Management from Texas Tech University before attending optometry school at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN.  In optometry school, Joy was a member of Golden Key Honor Society, Student Government Association, was a Student  Ambassador, and a member of the service organization SVOSH.  While in SVOSH, Joy visited Paraguay, The Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica providing eye exams and eye wear to those in need.  Dr Joy practiced in Mississippi from 2005-2010,  in her own practice in Columbia, MS, as well as a group practice in Laurel, MS.  She is happy to be 'home' serving the people of West Texas since 2010.