Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: Calvin College. Optometry School: Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Completed Residency in Primary Care with emphasis is Pediatrics and Binocular Vision. What drives your passion for optometry? Having the ability to literally change how people see the world as I care for my patients. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Finding the optimum, individualized solution to allow my patients to live their best lives without being hindered by their vision or ocular health. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Addressing every patient need, big or small, with the care and consideration they deserve. How are you impacting your local community? Active participant in my church's praise team. Hobbies/Interests: playing drums and guitar, enjoying time with my wife and 2 sons, hoping to see the Lions and Tigers win.

Undergraduate Education: Ferris State University. Optometry School: Michigan College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: TPA/DPA certified. What drives your passion for optometry? Patient Care. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Recommending optimal products for each individual patient. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Making patients want to return specifically to see me as a provider. How are you impacting your local community? We support a local ministry. Hobbies/Interests: Sports, Fishing, and Family Time.

Dr. Jacqueline “Jacquie” Bowen grew up in Helena, Montana, and attended the University of Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, SD. She became an eye doctor upon graduating in 1992 from Southern California College of Optometry and completed her residency in Ocular Disease at Omni Eye Specialists in Denver. Following her residency in 1993 she purchased an optometry practice in Greeley, which developed into the current See Life Family Vision, now partnered with MyEyeDr. Dr. Bowen proudly served on the Colorado Optometric Association Board of Trustees for 7 years, holding the office of President during 2003-04, and she currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the American Optometric Association, the fourth Coloradoan in the organization’s 100+ year history to do so. Dr. Bowen is anticipating her AOA Presidency in 2025. Dr. Bowen was honored as Colorado’s Young Optometrist of the Year in 2000, and as Colorado’s Optometrist of the Year for 2012. She has maintained Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry since 1995. In 2013 Dr. she became one of the first optometrists in Colorado to become Board Certified bt the American Board of Optometry. Her hobbies & activities include church involvement, several philanthropic organizations in the community, and involvement in the Greeley arts community. She and her husband have been singing members of the Greeley Chorale since 1993. They are proud parents of two adult sons and enjoy time with family through music, skiing, walking, and traveling, especially to the ocean!

Dr. John Bowen is from Sulphur Springs, Texas. He received his B.S. degree at the University of Houston and doctorate from the University of Houston College of Optometry. He completed an internship at the Orlando Eye Foundation where great emphasis was placed on ocular disease and pre- & post-op care of LASER surgery and cataract patients. He is also certified as a Optometric Glaucoma Specialist by the Texas Board of Optometry. Dr. Bowen and his wife have owed a private practice in Flower Mound since 1998 and he enjoys fitting specialty contact lenses, treating eye diseases, working with low vision patients, and training patients with binocularity disorders. His hobbies include sailing, camping, and spending time with his wife and 2 grown sons.

Dr. Lisa Bowen grew up in both Houston, Texas and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She obtained her B.S. from the University of Houston and later completed her doctorate at the University of Houston College of Optometry. She has received special training in pediatric developmental optometry with Dr. Jerome Rosner. She also completed an internship at the Orlando Eye Foundation focusing on ocular disease. She and her husband have owed a private practice in Flower Mound since 1998 where she has enjoyed getting to know her patients over the years. Dr. Bowen enjoys primary care, pediatrics, and treatment of eye diseases. She is certified by the Texas Board of Optometry as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. Her interests include spending time with her husband and 2 grown sons and camping.

Undergraduate Education: Purdue University. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry

Undergraduate Education: North Carolina State University. Optometry School: University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing full-scope medical comprehensive eye care and addressing each patient’s individual ocular and visual needs. This includes pediatrics, ocular disease, contact lenses and diabetic eye care. Hobbies/Interests: weightlifting, reading, and spending time with family.

Undergraduate Education: Georgia Southern University, Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in chemistry. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, Alabama Optometric Association, and Birmingham Area Optometric Society. The reason I became an optometrist is: Because when I was younger my dad was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and the diagnosis was initiated by his optometrist. That's when I realized that optometry is more than glasses and contacts. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Finding the best solution for their visual needs. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my family and friends, hiking/being outdoors with my goldendoodle, Gryff, traveling domestically and internationally, and attending sporting events- specifically cheering on the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Braves, and all Georgia Southern athletics.

Clayton Tyler Boyd, OD, joined the team in August 2023 as a VEH Doctor. He brings with him an impressive experience in the field of optometry as he has also worked closely with a multitude of innovative companies both in the USA and overseas. For many of these companies, he has served as a Lead Optometrist. He is an Oklahoma native. He obtained dual degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Oklahoma Panhandle State University in 2011, graduating summa cum laude, then his Doctorate of Optometry at Northeastern University of Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2015, where he was awarded the J. Pat Cummings Fellow scholarship, as well as the Outstanding Clinician award. Currently, he lives in the panhandle of Oklahoma but works in rural practices in Colorado and Nebraska, among others, where he cares for patients who travel from several hours away. He remains excited to bring his vast experience and knowledge to our patients, as he embarks on this journey in his career while utilizing all the wonderful technological advancements that continue to be cultivated. In addition to exploring new eyecare technology, Tyler spends his time hunting, learning more about leatherworking, and woodworking, and playing yard games with his wife and four kids. Dr. Boyd remains excited to bring his vast optometry experience and knowledge to our patients.

Dr. Boyette completed additional externship training in ocular disease at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. She has special interest in the treatment of glaucoma, macular degeneration, and corneal disease. She is a board certified optometric physician. Dr. Boyette is a member of the American Optometric Association, Arkansas Optometric Association, and the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society. She and her husband, Jennings, have two children. She enjoys spending time with her family, going to the lake, exercising, travel, and rooting for the Razorbacks.

Dr. Phillip Boykin graduated from Campbell University in 2010, and then optometry school at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia in 2014. He grew up in Eastern North Carolina and currently reside in Durham. He worked for MED out of school for 5 years and now have returned in a hybrid role: seeing patients in the triangle area half the week in person, while seeing patients all across North Carolina the other half, using our remote optometry platform. He loves being able to serve the entire state using this new technology, especially the smaller towns. He has two small children Finn, 4 and Hattie, 2 and a lovely wife Lindsay.

Undergraduate Education: University of Delaware. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry, Cum Laude, Diplomate ABO. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing individualized care to each patient, working together with them so that we can come up with vision solutions that work best for their lifestyle and leave them feeling confident and comfortable. Hobbies: Flying, motorcycles, tractors.

Dr. Bracht was born and raised in Rochester, NY. She completed her undergraduate studies at the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Cortland where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She began her career working at Bausch + Lomb, conducting contact lens related clinical research studies. This sparked her interest in optometry, which then led her to pursue a Doctor of Optometry degree at The Ohio State University. She is particularly interested in spending quality time with patients to discover vision options that can optimize and improve their life. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, cooking, watching college football (Go Buckeyes!), and spending time with her dog.

Dr. Bradley is an optometrist in East Ellijay who provides complete eye care services to the surrounding communities. She graduated from North Georgia College and Southern College of Optometry. As a licensed optometrist, Dr. Bradley provides exams, diagnoses, and treatments for all disorders that affect the eye or vision. In addition to training in eye diseases and disorders, Dr. Bradley is also trained in anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology. With this background, Dr. Bradley is trained to recognize a range of health issues, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes, and hypertension. Dr. Bradley works hard to stay current on the latest eye health and vision care advances and regularly attends continuing education seminars and advanced training courses. Because of Dr. Bradley's dedication to continuing education, our East Ellijay patients receive the most modern and progressive vision care available. Dr. Bradley likes to travel and spend time with family in her free time.

Dr. Suzanne Karlqvist loves getting to know her patients and is dedicated to patient satisfaction by finding the best solution for each patient's visual needs. She wants to help each patient understand every aspect of their eye care experience. Suzanne grew up in Colorado and attended CU, Boulder before earning her Doctorate of Optometry at Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, CA. After doing her rotations in Los Angeles, Veteran Affairs in Las Vegas and Indian Health Service in Whiteriver, AZ she returned to Colorado to practice. Away from office, Suzanne enjoys running in the summer and skiing in the winter. She also enjoys exploring Downtown Denver with friends and family and likes cheering on all the local sports team.

Undergraduate Education: City University of London. Optometry School: Indiana School of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Residency Optometrist with a specialty in Ocular Disease. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, binocular visual dysfunctions, and ocular disease management. Hobbies/Interests: Gym, Cooking, Reading.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland, Baltimore County Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry Certifications/Awards: Residency in Ocular Disease Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, spending time with husband and 2 Kids

Undergraduate Education: University of Florida. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. Professional Achievements and Associations: Broward County Optometric Association; Florida Optometric Association’ American Optometric Association; President Broward County Optometric Association1982-1983; Member of the Fort Lauderdale Lions Club 1990 to present; President of the Fort Lauderdale Lions Club 1993-1994; Treasurer of the Fort Lauderdale Lions Club 2001 to present; 18 Mission Trips Central, South America, and Caribbean. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Contact Lenses. The reason I became an optometrist is: Always interested in vision and sight. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Seeing their smiles when they read those small lines on the vision chart. In my spare time, I enjoy: Gardening, fishing and my grandchildren.

Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University. Optometry School: The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of the American Optometric Association and Ohio Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Completed an Ocular Disease Residency at Dayton VA Medical Center. Interests include primary care optometry, specialty contact lenses and pediatrics. The reason I became an optometrist is: Vision is one of our most valuable senses and helping people live their best lives with excellence in vision care is so important. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Being able to help people see better and maintain their ocular and systemic health is genuinely rewarding and impactful. In my spare time, I enjoy: Being outdoors, traveling and spending time with family.

Undergraduate Education: Florida State University, Bachelor, Biological Sciences; Optometry School: University Alabama in Birmingham; The reason I became an optometrist is: Initially it was my attempt to provide for my family however, it has evolved into an opportunity to help my fellow man. In my spare time, I enjoy sports, carpentry, hunting, and farming. My favorite part of helping my patients is providing great vision.