Eye care professionals specialize in understanding how the human eye really works, as well as diseases and conditions that affect your vision – many of which do not have obvious symptoms. Our eye doctors know how age and risk factors affect vision over time for young and old, and they understand the benefits and features of corrective lenses including eyeglasses and contacts.
Our Tyler optometrists take the time to explain the results of your eye exam, describe your options and listen to your eye care needs. Because maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership, we encourage you to ask questions and share your health information, which could be vital to monitoring, diagnosing and treating potential vision problems.
Meet Your Tyler Eye Doctors:

Education:
- 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 - present)
- Dr. McGough and Dr. Douglas acquired TSO of Tyler (2000 - present)
Accreditations:
- Therapeutic Optometrist experienced in direct care of visual assessment, contact lens fitting, eye trauma, eye disease and surgical procedures such as cataract 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

Education:
- Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston
- Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry
Experience:
- East Texas Vision Center/ TSO Westwood, August 1995 - present
- Aquired TSO Tyler with Dr. John McGough, 2000 โ present
Accreditations:
- Texas Optometry Board Certified Therapeutic Optometrist
- Member of the American Optometry Association
- Member of the Texas Optometric Association

Education:
- Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston
- Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry
- Low Vision Training with Richard Shuldiner, OD; Corona, CA
Experience:
- TSO Tyler from 2000 โ present
- Chism Low Vision Institute 2010 โ present
- Heaton Eye Associates from 1995 - 1998
Accreditations:
- Board Certified Therapeutic Optometrist - Texas Optometry Board and Louisiana Board of Optometry Examiners
- Member of the American Optometry Association and the Texas Optometric Association
- International Association of Low Vision Specialists/Shuldiner Low Vision Group, Corona, CA
- Served on the board of Prevent Blindness Texas, East Texas Branch
Your Tyler Eye Care Team:
Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. They are excited about what they do and they care personally about getting the best results for our patients.
Our receptionists will try to accommodate your busy schedule by finding appointments that suit your needs.