Optometric Physician of the Year
2024 Optometric Physician of the Year -Tyson Allard, OD
The Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians (OAOP) has named Dr. Tyson Allard of Weatherford the 2024 Optometric Physician of the Year. The award is given to an optometric physician who is a leader in the profession, on the cutting edge of patient care and who serves as an advocate for vision care.
Dr. Tyson Allard grew up in Altus, Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma Baptist University, where he received his degree in Chemistry. He went on to graduate from NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry in May of 2010.
During his time in optometry school Dr. Allard served as the AOSA President. After graduation, Dr. Allard served three years in the US Air Force at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma. Allard Eye Care opened its doors in July 2013 in Hobart, Oklahoma. In January 2018, Allard Eye Care expanded into Weatherford, Oklahoma, and changed its name to True Vision Optometric Group. In January 2020, True Vision expanded into Altus, Oklahoma.
Dr. Allard has since achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air National Guard and serves in Tulsa ANG. He is also a past president of the OAOP.
Dr. Allard says his favorite part of being an optometrist is helping people to physically see how beautiful the world is. His advice to other ODs is simple: “Listen to your patients, if you listen, you’ll always be able to help.”
Outside of work, Dr. Allard enjoys spending time with his wife, Kerri, and two beautiful daughters, Quinn and Berkley.
Past Honorees
2023- Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, Diplomate American Board of Optometry
2022- Zeddie Cantrell, OD, Diplomate American Board of Optometry
2021- Colby Ricks, OD
2020- Crystal Mosteller, OD
2019- Lynsey Bigheart, OD
2018- Todd Wright, OD
2017- Jeff D. Miller, OD
2016- Jason Rhynes, OD
2015- Joseph Phillips, OD
2014- Kathleen Elliott, OD
2013- Michelle Welch, OD
2012- Denise Roddy, OD
2011- David Free, OD
2010- Michael Bennett, OD
2009- Tami Ross, OD
2008- Len Hart, OD
2007- David Brewer, OD
2006- Van Odom, OD
2005- Rick Swales, OD
2004- Greg Clay, OD
2003- Don Diehl, OD
2002- John Hawkins, OD
2001- Don Hewett, OD (Deceased)
2000- Jari Frazier, OD
1999- Ron Rounds, OD
1998- Travis Yadon, OD
1997- Bobby Christensen, OD
1996- Steve L. Smith, OD
1995- Norman Hinkle, OD (Deceased)
1994- David A. Cockrell, OD
1993- David C. Eldridge, OD
1992- Leslie L. Walls, OD, MD
1991- Bob L. Baldwin, OD
1990- Mack Smith, OD (Deceased)
1989- George Foster, OD
