 Chris Wroten, O.D.
Chris Wroten, O.D., grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, before attending Louisiana State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. Dr. Wroten worked for several years as an engineer at Exxon Chemical prior to attending Southern College of Optometry (SCO) in Memphis, Tennessee. Upon graduating Summa Cum Laude from SCO in 2002, Dr. Wroten completed a residency in Hospital-Based Primary Eyecare at the Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and worked as an independent optometric physician in the greater Memphis area.
In 2003, he joined the staff at West Tennessee Eye, where he performed intravenous fluorescein angiography, chalazion incision and curettage, intra- and peri-ocular injections (including Botox for essential belpharospasm), cautery repair of entropion and ectropion, excision of lid lesions, ophthalmic ultrasound (A- and B-scan), scanning laser analysis of the retinal nerve fiber layer, fundus photography, and post-operative care (cataract, LASIK, trabeculectomy, filtering valves, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, penetrating keratoplasty, & various retinal procedures), in addition to primary vision care services. He also supervised externs and residents while at West Tennessee Eye.
In the summer of 2005, family considerations necessitated a move home, and Dr. Wroten joined the Bond Eye Clinic & Surgery Center in Hammond, Louisiana, as a partner with Hunter Bond, O.D., where he continues to serve as Chief Operating Officer and provide cutting edge primary eyecare. He and Dr. Bond have committed to keeping abreast of the latest advances in ophthalmic treatment and technology, and employ them in their three practice locations (Amite, Denham Springs, and Hammond, LA).
Dr. Wroten has received numerous scholarships and academic and clinical awards, and has been elected President of the Optometry Association of Louisiana (as well as President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, Education Committee Co-Chair, & Membership & Mentoring Chair), President of the Southeast Louisiana Optometric Society, and Vice-President of the West Tennessee Optometric Society. He has also participated in clinical research, authored clinical case reports, lectured as a continuing education speaker, and presented educational posters and workshops at national optometric conferences. In addition to primary eyecare, Dr. Wroten's special areas of interest lie in the treatment and management of ocular disease. He is a devoted husband to his wife, Dr. Sarah Wroten, who is also on staff at The Bond Eye Clinic, and is a proud father to two wonderful children. Dr. Wroten holds appointments as Adjunct Professor on the faculties of the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Optometry and Southern College of Optometry. He is a proud InfantSEE provider and volunteer for the Special Olympics Opening Eyes Program, and serves on the Board of Directors for Child Advocacy Services.
 Richard Hunter Bond, O.D.
Richard Hunter Bond, O.D., graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA, in 1989, with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology. In 1990 he trained at the Medical Center of Baton Rouge and became certified in heart function electrocardiogram. He later received his doctor of optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, PA, in 1996, with a GPA of 3.55. Dr. Bond attended clinical training in 1994 and 1995 at The Eye Institute, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, gaining experience in primary and emergency eyecare using diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents. He is proficient in the management and co-management of ocular disease with specialty services in Glaucoma, Retina, Neurology, Ocular Nutrition, and Contact Lenses. He founded The Bond Eye Clinic in Amite, Louisiana, in 1996, followed one year later by a second office location in Denham Springs, Louisiana. In 2005, he and his partner, Chris Wroten, O.D., started The Bond Eye Clinic & Surgery Center in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Bond serves as President and CEO of The Bond Eye Clinics, and is proud to have built a family oriented practice with integrity, leadership, and emphasis on total health.
Clinical Rotations:
June – Aug. 1995 The Eye Institute - Philadelphia, PA Pediatrics/Low Vision
Sept. – Nov. 1995 Eye Surgery Center of La. - New Orleans, LA. Ocular Disease
Dec. – Feb. 1995-96 Alan Levitt, O.D. - N. Miami Beach, FL. Primary Care/Contact Lens
March – May 1996 Eye Surgery Center of La. - New Orleans, LA. Vitreo-Retina
Affiliations:
Louisiana State Optometric Association (LSOA)
Texas Optometric Association (TOA)
Florida Optometric Association (FOA)
American Optometric Student Association (AOSA)
American Academy of Optometry of Optometry (AAO)
Omega Epsilon Phi
Theta Xi National Fraternity
Order of Omega- National Greek Honor Society
United States Golf Association (USGA)
Honors:
Presidential Scholars Scholarship, P.C.O., 1995-96
P.C.O. Board of Trustees Scholarship, 1992-96
Administrative/Professional Staff Scholarship, 1995
Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry Scholarship, 1995
Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society, President, 1995-96
T.E.I. Clinical Honors; Fall, Spring 1994
Florence & Martin Hafter Scholarship, 1993-94
AAO – Academy Student Fellowship, 1993
Beta Sigma Kappa National Optometric Scholarship Fraternity
Dean’s List, S.L.U. – 5 semesters
National Dean’s List, 1988-89
Theta Xi Alumni Scholarship Award, 1988-89
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