Tessa Clark, OD

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Dr. Tessa Clark, OD

Tessa Clark, OD

Optometric Physician

Dr. Tessa Clark, OD is a board-certified optometrist who specializes in comprehensive eye care, ocular disease management, pre-and post-operative care for cataract surgery and LASIK patients, family eye care, and contact lens fittings for patients of all ages. 

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from Smith College in Northampton, MA, and attended optometry school at the University of Alabama School of Optometry in Birmingham, AL. 

Dr. Clark has worked with The Birmingham VA Medical Center and UAB Eye Care. She was honored with the Gold Key membership in the International Optometric Honor Society and was elected as the vice president and then President of the UABSO Student Ambassador program.

Dr. Clark worked with Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH) and volunteered with Remote Area Medical (RAM) during a mission trip to Belize. Free comprehensive eye exams were performed.

She has received several awards, including the Dr. Sternberg Endowed Optometry Scholarship, in addition to being elected to the Marly Pineda All Pioneer Team. She is excited to be a part of the award-winning team at Carolina Eyecare Physicians.

Locations Served: Belle Hall and West Ashley I

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