Dr. Chad L. Carter, O.D, graduated with a Doctorate in Optometry from Southern College of Optometry. He has served as an examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and continues to serve as an adjunct faculty member for the University of Missouri-St Louis School of Optometry and Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. Dr. Carter has practiced optometry since 1996 and is certified by the Missouri State Board of Optometry for therapeutic optometry.
Dr. Chad L. Carter, O.D, graduated with a Doctorate in Optometry from Southern College of Optometry. He has served as an examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and continues to serve as an adjunct faculty member for the University of Missouri-St Louis School of Optometry and Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. Dr. Carter has practiced optometry since 1996 and is certified by the Missouri State Board of Optometry for therapeutic optometry.
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When a person is dealing with their eye sight, they do not want to lose the “window” to their world. I’ve had the corrective surgery so I didn’t have to wear glasses. If I had the choice again, I would definitely have the procedure done. When a person is dealing with their own eyesight, then the person will choose a doctor they can trust. I trust Dr. Carter with my eyesight. My eyes are my window to the world. Thank you, Dr. Carter!
Sep-2025
Dr. Carter is very friendly and professional. I love the doctors, nurses and the whole staff a Missouri Eye Institute.
Sep-2025
Staff was so professional and I was so worried and there was no need to be they did amazing didn’t feel a thing and healed beautifully. Thank you to everyone there.
Sep-2025
Made me feel at ease-very courteous.
Sep-2025
Thank you for being so nice and I was able to grab the perfect readers after the visit based on your knowledge!
Sep-2025
Dr. Carter is friendly. I feel he really listens to my concerns and takes time to explain things. His staff is great too.
Sep-2025
Always!
Aug-2025
Dr Carter, along with the nurse, provided great after surgery care. He was thorough and truly cares that your vision is the best it can be.
Aug-2025
Quick. Efficient. Friendly.
Aug-2025
Business like but personable
Aug-2025
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Springfield
1531 E Bradford Parkway Ste 100 Springfield, MO 65804
Branson
1000 James F. Epps Rd Ste 2 Branson, MO 65616
Joplin
4500 E 32nd St Joplin, MO 64804
Dr. Chad L. Carter, O.D, is Missouri Eye Institute’s optometrist assisting with primary eye care and post-operative care in Springfield, Branson and Joplin. Dr. Carter, a Springfield and Rogersville native, has practiced optometry since 1996 and is certified by the Missouri State Board of Optometry for therapeutic optometry.
Dr. Carter graduated with a Doctorate in Optometry from Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, Tennessee in 1996. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1992 from The University of Missouri-Columbia. He has served as an examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and continues to serve as an adjunct faculty member for the University of Missouri-St Louis School of Optometry and Southern College of Optometry in Memphis.
Dr. Carter has been on many local and international mission trips to conduct eye exams and provide ophthalmic care in impoverished areas. Additionally, Dr. Carter served many years as a lead volunteer for Convoy of Hope in Springfield. His interests outside of eye care include photography, hiking, and travel.
Dr. Carter is well trained in anterior and posterior segment disease management. Additionally, Dr. Carter provides care in the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome, and provides high quality primary medical eye care and post-operative care.
When a person is dealing with their eye sight, they do not want to lose the “window” to their world. I’ve had the corrective surgery so I didn’t have to wear glasses. If I had the choice again, I would definitely have the procedure done. When a person is dealing with their own eyesight, then the person will choose a doctor they can trust. I trust Dr. Carter with my eyesight. My eyes are my window to the world. Thank you, Dr. Carter!
Dr. Carter is very friendly and professional. I love the doctors, nurses and the whole staff a Missouri Eye Institute.
Staff was so professional and I was so worried and there was no need to be they did amazing didn’t feel a thing and healed beautifully. Thank you to everyone there.
Made me feel at ease-very courteous.
Thank you for being so nice and I was able to grab the perfect readers after the visit based on your knowledge!
Dr. Carter is friendly. I feel he really listens to my concerns and takes time to explain things. His staff is great too.
Always!
Dr Carter, along with the nurse, provided great after surgery care. He was thorough and truly cares that your vision is the best it can be.
Quick. Efficient. Friendly.
Business like but personable