Dr. Perry Amerine | Certified Staff

Dr. Perry Amerine
Optometric Physician
American Board of Optometry Certified

Dr. Perry Amerine has more than 30 years of leadership and innovation in delivering effective eye care with an ongoing passion for excellence in highest quality of patient care. He is a seasoned and energetic leader, known for bringing clinical knowledge to the forefront, while also imparting core values of integrity, service and excellence. As primary eye care practitioner he assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with eye disease by prescribing oral and topical medications to treat your ocular conditions. Superficial foreign bodies are removed in office with appropriate topical anesthetics and medications. Most medical eye care will be covered by your major medical insurance.

Education

• Hendrix College, B.A, Conway, AR
• Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN
• Optometric Internship, Ft. Defiance U.S. Public Health Service Hospital, Indian Health Service, Ft. Defianace, AZ
• Diplomat, American Board of Optometry

Professional Affiliations

• American Optometric Association/ Arkansas Optometric Association Member 28 years
• Arkansas State Board of Health member 1997-2007
• Arkansas Air National Guard/ 188^th Fighter Wing Medical Group Commander

Awards

• Gold Key Award
• International Optometric Student Award for Academic Excellence, Clinical Proficiency and Professionalism
• Arkansas Optometrist of the Year
• United States Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, 2003 and 2006
• United States Air Force Commendation Medal- 188^th Fighter Wing, Ft. Smith, AR. 2002
• National Defense Medal, Operation Noble Eagle- 188^th Fighter Wing, Ft. Smith, AR. 2002
• Air Force Achievement Medal- 188^th Fighter Wing, Ft. Smith, AR. 2002
• For outstanding achievement as an Emergency Service Optometrist
• Outstanding Volunteer Services to the State of Arkansas- Awarded by Governor Huckabee, 1996
• Arkansas Certificate of Merit for Citizenship-Awarded by Governor Tucker, 1995
• Recognized for community and political involvement for greater access to affordable eye care, nursing home screenings, Great Arkansas Clean Up, and the Vision U.S.A- Arkansas Project.
• Outstanding Young Men of America, U.S. Jaycees, 1981

Certified Staff Members

It is a requirement that all full-time staff members of Amerine Eye Care receive their para-optometric certification through the American Optometric Association.

You can feel confident in knowing that you are being assisted by highly skilled staff members who are professional, courteous, and knowledgeable.

Staff members that have proudly obtained their professional certification include:

• Valerie Overman, CPO
• Hohannes Farah, CPO
• Amber Winebarger, CPO
• Katie Visco, CPO
• Jury Santoyo, Para-Optometric
• Breanna McGehee, Para-Optometric