Florida Veteran Health Heroes

Dr. Carl H. Spear, a native of Kentucky, completed his un- dergraduate education at Western Kentucky University and is a 1991 graduate of the University of Alabama at Bir- mingham School of Optom- etry. Additionally, Dr. Spear completed a Residency in Pri- mary Care Optometry/Ocular Disease at Northeastern State University College of Optometry in Tahlequah, Oklaho- ma and earned a Master of Business Administration at Auburn University. Dr. Spear has worked in a variety of clinical and indus- try settings including Senior Director, Professional Rela- tions, Vision Group Holdings, Consulting Director, Pro- fessional Development and Program Implementation at Alcon, and Assistant Professor of Optometry at North- eastern State University College of Optometry where he taught courses in laser therapy, systemic medications, and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic clinical pro- cedures. He served as the Southeast Region Director of Growth and Development for Vision Source, Director of Professional Relations for Novartis Ophthalmics, Direc- tor of Education and Vendor Relations Consultant at Vi- sion Source. He also was the Center Director at Omega Health Systems, served at a Military Practice in Fort Ben- ning, Georgia and is currently on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Spear also serves as the Commander of the 403rd ASTS at Keesler Air Force Base. Dr. Spear has written, lectured and consulted with in- dustry leaders on a variety of disease topics. He served as an active member on the Florida Board of Optom- etry, the American Optometric Association, the Florida Optometric Association and is a member of the Optom- etry Times Editorial Advisory Board. Carl H. Spear, O.D. 9 Florida Veteran Health Heroes