EyeCare Associates of East Texas has provided contacts, eyeglasses, LASIK, and cataract surgery to patients in the surrounding communities for more than 20 years. Our team of doctors offers the highest level of care and the latest in eye surgery technology.

Friendly Eyes Optometry is your local eye doctor and optometrist in Tyler,TX. Our experienced eye doctors provide comprehensive eye exams and eye care that is convenient for the whole family, including contact lens exams and fittings. We provide a complete evaluation of overall eye health to detect, diagnose, and treat changes in your vision year over year. Looking for a... Read More

Stanton Optical is among the nation’s fastest growing, full-service optical retail centers with a mission of making eye care easy and accessible when you need it most. Stanton Optical’s onsite labs offer same day service and buy online pick up in-store. Eye exams are always available via same-day appointments and walk-ins or go online for a quick vision test to... Read More

We make eye care easy at Tyler Target Optical, located at 7003 S Broadway Ave. Get quality eye care, stylish frames, and great savings. We accept major insurance plans for a hassle-free experience. Shop top brands like Ray-Ban, Coach, and Oakley, plus Target favorites like A&A and Cat & Jack. Pair frames with specialty lenses or choose top contact lens... Read More

Dr. Azar, a Texas native from Belton and San Antonio, was valedictorian of both her high school and Schreiner University, where she earned a BA in chemistry. She attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for medical school, earning induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society, and completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center,... Read More

C. Jeffrey Pennell, MD, FACS, received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Baylor University. He attended medical school at Louisiana State University Medical Center, in Shreveport, LA and later interned there in the Department of Medicine, where he was given the award for excellence in the undergraduate study of ophthalmology. Dr. Pennell continued his training at the Scott and... Read More

Dr. Jeremy Cefalu, MD, attended medical school at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport. He completed his internship in internal medicine and residency in ophthalmology also from Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport as well. He has been in Tyler since 2018 and is an established member of our community. He enjoys hunting, fishing, camping and spending time... Read More

Austin Lash, MD, is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana. After graduating with highest honors from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology and a minor in Chemistry, he returned home to complete medical school at Louisiana State University Medical Center. Dr. Lash served his intern year at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Austin Texas... Read More

Dr. Hooper, a native of East Texas, graduated as Valedictorian from High Island High School before earning his B.A. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Baylor University. His passion for optometry grew through shadowing a local optometrist and working in a commercial optical setting. He completed his Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of Houston in 2004... Read More

Dr. Thomas W. Bochow, MD, MPH, FACS, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with Honors from Baylor University. He subsequently earned both a Masters of Public Health and a Medical Doctorate from The Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Bochow completed his Internship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Hospital. He took his residency at The Washington University... Read More