Dr. Wayne Wood
Dr. Jim Lanier
Dr. Todd Bowman
Dr. Ellen Rogers
Dr. John Womack

Dedicated Professionals . . . All four of our doctors are Board Certified Optometric Physicians and are trained to diagnose and treat common diseases of the eye, as well as to diagnose any optical or visual problems you may have. Having four doctors available offers you a wider choice in scheduling your appointment, as well as 24-hour emergency consultation service. Our team-approach assures you of always receiving the best of care. If you have a preference of which doctor you wish to see, let us know and we will always try to honor the request.

WAYNE W. WOOD, O.D.
Since entering practice with his uncle in 1971, Dr. Wayne Wood has developed a national reputation as an innovator in contact lenses and practice management. He has lectured extensively at seminars throughout the U.S. and in 20 foreign countries. For over 15 years, he served as Co-Chairman for Vision Expo, the largest conference for eyecare professionals in this country. In addition, he is a clinical investigator and consultant for numerous contact lens manufacturers. A graduate of Emory University and the University of Houston, Dr. Wood has published numerous articles in national optometry publications and has served on the editorial boards of six different professional journals. He is a member of the Contact Lens Section of the American Optometric Association and is one of  the founders of the National Association of Contact Lens Specialists. He is also widely known as the founder of Riverside Avondale Preservation, one of the South's foremost neighborhood organizations. Dr. Wood is the author of the best-selling book, Jacksonville's Architectural Heritage.  His latest books have also won rave reviews: The Jacksonville Family Album, The Great Fire of 1901, and The Architecture of Henry John Klutho.

JAMES C. LANIER, JR., O.D., F.A.A.O.
One of the most respected optometrists in Jacksonville is Dr. Jim Lanier, son of the noted local pediatrician. A graduate of Mercer University and Southern College of  optometry, Dr. Lanier joined the practice in 1983. With a national reputation for expertise in contact lenses and related diseases, he has presented lectures at dozens of major optometry conventions throughout America, Canada, Asia, and Europe. He is a contact lens clinical investigator for several of the large contact lens manufacturers and a consultant for the Florida Department of Professional Regulation. He is past-President of the Northeast Florida Optometric Association. In 1989, the American Academy of Optometry selected him as a Diplomate in its Cornea and Contact Lens Section, one of the most prestigious honors in the contact lens field. He is a member of the Vision Enhancement Council International and is an adjunct professor for  Southern College of Optometry.  Dr. Lanier also has served as President of the West Jacksonville Rotary Club and Chairman of the Board of the Youth Crisis Center.

S. TODD BOWMAN, O.D.
Continuing our long tradition of outstanding clinicians is Dr. Todd Bowman. He is now well established in the optometric community, after joining our practice in 1988.  His technical expertise has contributed much to bringing the latest state-of-the-art procedures into the practice. A Florida native, Dr. Bowman was born in Sarasota and raised here in Jacksonville. After graduating from Englewood High School in 1979, he
received a Bachelor of Science degree from Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, Tenn., and his Doctorate of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry.  Dr. Bowman has a strong background in contact lenses, as well as ocular diagnosis and treatment. He has distinguished himself as an author in national optometric journals and as a clinical research specialist for several contact lens companies. He is a member of the Contact Lens Section of the American Optometric Association and the Northeast Florida Optometric Society. Dr. Bowman is a founding member of the National Society of Eyecare Specialists.

ELLEN L. ROGERS, O.D.
Dr. Rogers joined our staff on a part-time basis in 1993 and on a full-time basis in 1996.  She previously served as the Staff Optometrist at the Baptist Eye Institute since its inception in 1991, where she gained a broad experience in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of ocular diseases. The daughter of an Air Force dentist, Dr. Rogers was raised all over the United States and in several foreign countries. She pursued her undergraduate education at Auburn University before going on to receive her Doctorate  of Optometry Degree with Honors from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr.  Rogers has been actively involved in local and statewide optometry organizations, having served as President of the Northeast Florida Optometric Society and chairing several committees for the Florida Optometric Association. She also likes to stay active in the community, donating her time to Prevent Blindness as well as serving on a local healthcare advisory committee.

John Womack, O.D.
Our newest doctor is Dr. John Womack. Many of our patients will recognize John from six years ago when he was an intern in our practice, as part of his training with Southern College of Optometry. After practicing in Georgia for several years, John is back, and we are proud to have him home again! John's warm and caring personality, as well as his superb clinical skills, make him one of the rising stars of the Northeast Florida Optometric Association.

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