EYE CARE CLINIC - Key Persons
Dr. Wright received her B.S. in Biology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She attended Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in Fort Lauderdale, FL, where she graduated with honors. She is a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society.
Dr. Wright's professional interests include the management and treatment of ocular disease, pediatric eye examinations, and sports/vision therapy.
During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 4 children.
Advanced Eyecare Center eye doctor Jeffery Hinson is originally from Middle Georgia and graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2004 with a B.S. in biology and a minor in chemistry.
After completing his bachelor's degree, he attended Mercer University School of Medicine where he graduated in 2008. Upon completion of his Doctor of Medicine degree, he attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and concluded an internship in General Surgery. Dr. Hinson completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of South Carolina where he served as Chief Resident his senior year.
As an eye doctor, Dr. Hinson performs a variety of ophthalmology services including routine exams, diabetic screenings, cataract and glaucoma evaluations, and pediatric examinations. The primary surgical techniques that he performs include cataract extractions, strabismus repair, glaucoma surgery, as well as multiple oculoplastic procedures. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Bibb County Medical Society.
Outside of his work as an eye doctor, Dr. Hinson enjoys watching football, hunting, and spending time with his wife Jessica and two children, JC and Anabelle. He is a member of Northway Church.
Dr. Watkins is originally from Buena Vista, Georgia and graduated in 2014 from Georgia SouthwesternState University in Americus, GA with a B.S. in Chemistry and a Rosalyn Carter Caregiving Certificate. She then went on to attend Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, where she graduated with honors.
Dr. Watkins is here part time with us at AEC, and part time in Macon at Eye Physicians Professional Association with Dr. Hinson. Her professional interests include the treatment and management of ocular disease, pre- and post-op management of cataract surgery, vision therapy, and pediatrics.
Dr. Lauren Haynie Grahl is originally from Cordele, Georgia. She received her bachelor's degree from Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, Ga. She went on to optometry school in Memphis, Tennessee at Southern College of Optometry.
Dr. Grahl enjoys helping her patients maintain good eye health so they can do things they want to do with their lives.
Dr. Grahl married her college sweetheart Dr. Dan Grahl of Fort Valley. They have made Perry home for their three children who keep them very busy with school, sports, and church activities.
Dr. Dixon is a graduate of Asbury College and the University of Alabama School of Optometry. He has been an eye doctor for 20 years and specializes in contact lenses of all types. He uses state-of-the-art technology to offer the latest in contact lens design. Dr. Dixon prescribes bifocals, torics (for astigmatism), and offers Ortho-K, which reduces nearsightedness while you sleep.
He has written for various optometric publications and has been a guest blogger for Stop the Thyroid Madness. He is passionate about overall health for his patients and has studied functional medicine and has completed a preceptorship learning the Bale-Doneen Method which reduces the risks of heart attacks and stroke. He loves educating people about how to stay healthy and live longer.
He is married to Jenna (Pope) Dixon. They have 3 children and are proud grandparents to 4 amazing little ones.