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THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRIST, GLAUCOMA SPECIALIST
J. Alyse Allen-Tibbs, O.D.
EDUCATION
High school: Carthage High School, 2006
Undergraduate: Panola College, 2006 + Stephen F. Austin University 2011
Graduate: University of Houston College of Optometry, 2018
GET TO KNOW DR. ALYSE
We're excited to welcome Dr. J. Alyse Allen-Tibbs to our team!
She has resided in the East Texas area for the majority of her life. She participated in the dual-credit program offered at Carthage High School and graduated Class of 2006 with 15 college credit hours. Go Bulldogs! She earned an Associate of Science degree in 2009 from Panola College and later attended Stephen F. Austin University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2011. She completed her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2018.
Dr. Tibbs is a Therapeutic Optometrist and Glaucoma Specialist. She enjoys taking time with her patients to ensure their needs are met and the best possible care is provided. Some of her specialties include foreign body removals, myopia control, specialty contact lens, and management of ocular conditions such as Dry Eye, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
She, her husband Michael, and two girls (Avery and Elizabeth) love to travel. However, each trip must include two items: one, an educational stop (museum, historical landmark, monument, etc.) and two, water. They enjoy beaches, waterparks, the lake, etc. Her family is also heavily involved in ministry at their local church.
OWNER & CEO, THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRIST, GLAUCOMA SPECIALIST, LOW VISION SPECIALIST
Justin Ward, O.D.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Optometric Association
Texas Optometric Association
East Texas Optometric Association
Leadership Longview Class of 2018
EDUCATION
High school: Fort Bend Baptist Academy, 2000
Undergraduate: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2004
Graduate: University of Houston College of Optometry, 2008
Low Vision Residency: University of Houston College of Optometry, 2009
GET TO KNOW DR. JUSTIN
Justin grew up in Sugarland, Texas. He attended University of Mary-Hardin Baylor in Belton, Texas, where he graduated with a BS in Business. There he was involved in many campus organizations. Justin then graduated from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2008. While in optometry school he led the weekly meetings for the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists, and he was in the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society.
Upon graduation from optometry school, Justin completed a residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation. This specialized training focused on enhancing the functional vision of patients with visual impairment from developmental and progressive eye diseases. He worked at the Baylor Medical Center, The Institute for Rehabilitation Research, and Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas.
He currently provides Low Vision services for multiple Educational Service Centers for the state of Texas, for the areas surrounding Lufkin/Nacogdoches, Longview, Mount Pleasant and Texarkana. Dr. Ward is also involved with Under the Same Sun, which provides eye care and low vision services to children with ocular albinism in Tanzania, Africa.
In his free time he enjoys running, traveling with his family, and playing electric and acoustic guitar. He and Sarah lead a small group and are involved in the worship ministry at their church. He loves having Nerf fights and building forts with his sons, Crosby and Crockett.
OWNER & CEO, THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRIST, GLAUCOMA SPECIALIST, PRIMARY PEDIATRIC EYECARE
Sarah Ward, O.D.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Optometric Association
Texas Optometric Association
East Texas Optometric Association
EDUCATION
High school: MacArthur High School, 2002
Undergraduate: Dallas Baptist University, 2006
Graduate: University of Houston College of Optometry, 2010
GET TO KNOW DR. SARAH
Sarah grew up in Irving, Texas and is the youngest of five children. She graduated from Dallas Baptist University in 2006 with a BS in Biology. In college, Sarah was involved in many campus activities including Resident Assistants, leading New Student Orientation, Baptist Student Ministry, and Alpha Chi academic honor society. She then attended the University of Houston College of Optometry, and graduated in 2010. While in optometry school, Sarah received several letters of excellence on her clinical performance.
She and Justin Ward married in 2008, and have two sons: Crosby and Crockett. Together they enjoy traveling and camping. Dr. Sarah loves to travel! She's been to South Africa, Kenya, France, Italy, Austria, Ireland, and different regions of Canada. She and Dr. Justin also love to take trips to Disneyworld.
The Carthage Eye Associates family specializes in helping everyone see better and look their best.
Our team of doctors are highly trained in fitting glasses and contact lenses, as well as providing full-scope diagnostic medical eye care.
Over 40 years ago our practice was founded by Dr. Dennis Golden, who is a well-respected optometrist in Carthage, Texas.
Drs. Justin and Sarah Ward of Longview Eye Associates purchased the practice in early 2023, to build upon the legacy of Dr. Golden. Their goal is to bring the latest diagnostic tools to a larger region of East Texas, enhancing the lives of the community. Each provider brings a special focus to their patients to enhance their individual lifestyles.