Our Team

Dr. Yaseen Waqar is originally from Waco, Texas. He completed his Bachelor of Science from Baylor University and his Doctorate in Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry. He was an active member of Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society and graduated with Magna Cum Laude. During his time there, he completed several rigorous internships. He was also selected for the myopia control specialty clinic rotation where he learned to fit ortho-k lenses and utilize atropine to  treat children and teenagers with progressive myopia. He then went on to train with Plaza Vision Center in Dallas where he treated ocular disease with specialty contact lenses (scleral and gas permeable) as well as managed severe dry eye disease. He finished his last internship at a non-profit Community Clinic in Dallas where he managed patients with severe ocular pathology ranging from diabetic retinopathy to glaucoma for low income patients.

After graduating, Dr. Waqar pursued a residency in Ocular Disease/Primary Care at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He practiced full-scope optometric care by providing primary eye care, pathology management, specialty contact lenses. He also rotated with various ophthalmologists with specialties in refractive and cataract surgery, oculoplastic, retina, ocular oncology, neuro, and cornea.

Dr. Waqar is licensed to practice Optometry in the State of Texas as a Therapeutic Optometrist and Glaucoma Specialist. He specializes in Family Eye Care, Contact Lenses, Dry Eyes, Myopia Control, Ocular Disease, and Cataract/LASIK Consultations. Dr. Waqar is currently pursuing his fellowship with the American Academy of Optometry.