D. Dixon Golden, O.D. -

When it comes to something as important and precious as vision, experience makes all the difference in the world. Dr. Dixon Golden has been serving the East Texas area for over 30 years. He graduated with a B.S. cum laude from The University of Houston. He graduated with the Doctor of Optometry degree from The University of Houston in December 1977. He is trained in the latest ocular diagnostic and treatment techniques. He is a Therapeutic Optometrist and an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. He has lectured extensively to professional organizations. He is an adjunct associate professor at the University of Houston College of Optometry, were in 2009 he was named “Outstanding Alumni of the year”. Golden Eye Clinic is an approved teaching clinic for The University of Houston College of Optometry.

He is currently serving as Chairman on the Texas Optometry Board, a governor appointed position. Dr. Golden is serving as President of the Center Independent School District Board of trustees. He served for six year on the board of the Texas Optometric Association.

In 2003, Dr. Golden was named by The Texas Optometric Association as “Optometrist of the Year.” He holds 5 different President’s Awards from The Texas Optometric Association for “Outstanding contributions to the profession of Optometry”.

He has been married to his wife, Melody, for 32 years and they have 3 children and two grandson. Dr. Golden is also a deacon for the First Baptist Church of Center.

Carmen B. Mackey, O.D. -

Dr. Carmen Mackey, a therapeutic optometrist and optometric glaucoma specialist, is committed to expanding her skills and knowledge to better assist her patients. She currently specializes in contact lens fitting, trauma, pre- and post-operactive LASIK and cataract surgery management and ocular diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Mackey also has a special interest in dry eye and ocular allergy management. Dr. Mackey enjoys working with children of all ages and giving the gift of 20/20 vision to her patients.

Dr. Mackey was born and raised in the East Texas area. She received her Bachelors degree in Chemistry at Southern Methodist University in 2003. She continued her education at the University of Houston, College of Optometry where she earned her Doctorate of Optometry in 2008. During her studies, she completed three internships and trained under highly skilled ocular surgeons, ophthalmologists and optometrists. Dr. Mackey was one of a limited number of students to receive a Clinical Letter of Excellence recognizing her success in Family Practice. She is a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society and is an adjunct associate professor at the University of Houston College of Optometry.

Dr. Carmen Mackey and her husband Ryan have been married since 2004 and currently have two children Falon and Ivy. They strive to live a Christian lifestyle, and know that it's all for Him. Dr. Mackey is proud to be back in her hometown providing top quality eye care to all in need.