LOCAL, CARING EYE PROFESSIONALS

The friendly team of doctors at Arkansas Eye Care Associates are proud advocates for healthy vision. If it has been a while since your last eye exam or if you are experiencing problems with your vision or eyes, please schedule an appointment or stop by our office today. Our experienced team will evaluate or diagnose the situation and work with you to find fitting solution. You can read more about each doctor individually below.

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Dr. McAlister successfully completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Mississippi. After obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree, he did his four years post-graduate work at the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, where he earned his Doctor of Optometry degree and Bachelor of Science in Physics and Chemistry. Following his inter/extern at the Coastal Family Health Center in Biloxi, Mississippi, Dr. McAlister spent two years in Austin, Texas with The Austin Eye Associates. Here he worked with C. Doyle Leslie, M.D., a leader in the field of anterior segment disease and surgery. Dr. McAlister then opened his private practices in Huntsville and Springdale. Dr. McAlister was previously an active medical staff member at Huntsville Memorial Hospital and is currently involved in numerous state and local Optometric Associations.

Dr. James (“Will”) Hardgraves graduated from Fayetteville High School in 2014 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biochemistry from the University of Arkansas in 2018. After obtaining his undergraduate degree, Dr. Hardgraves attended Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry (NSUOCO) in Tahlequah, OK to earn his Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and graduated in 2022. He especially enjoys treating dry eye disease and fitting contact lenses in addition to meeting all of your primary eyecare needs. He is licensed to practice optometry in both Arkansas and Oklahoma. Also, he is a member of both the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Arkansas Optometric Association (ArOA). In his free time, Dr. Hardgraves enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing video games, and cheering on the Razorbacks.

Yearly Exams for Healthy Eyes

Just like the rest of our bodies, our eyes can change over time. Similar to general body checkups and regular dental checkups, eyes should be routinely monitored as well. Your vision may not be the same as it was a few years ago. You may need glasses or contacts for the first time or, if you already have them, you may need a different prescription. The knowledgeable staff at Arkansas Eye Care Associates can perform a simple routine eye test and screen for a number of eye conditions which don’t always have easily recognizable symptoms. Call us at (479) 750-1248 or visit our office today to set up an appointment.

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Convenience is Key

At Arkansas Eye Care Associates, we recognize that your time is valuable and no one wants to wait weeks for an appointment. Our eye exams can be completed in 30-45 minutes and we are often able to accommodate walk-in patients with an appointment that same day. We also work with and accept nearly all insurance providers. Your vision is important and inconvenience shouldn’t be the reason a condition goes unnoticed or untreated. Our friendly staff is always ready to help.

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