Barbara Van, O.D.

Dr. Barbara Van is a dedicated optometrist with a firm commitment to helping patients protect and improve their vision. Originally from Mississippi, she completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Mississippi, where she was named a Provost Scholar, and subsequently graduated cum laude from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dr. Van’s passion for eye care was sparked at a young age when her mother was diagnosed with macular degeneration and degenerative myopia. Watching how proper eye care and visual aids transformed her mother’s quality of life inspired Dr. Van to pursue optometry, a path that allows her to make that same difference for others every day.

She has been practicing since 2019 and has a strong clinical interest in ocular disease, with a focus on early detection and long-term eye health. Dr. Van also has experience providing care in underserved communities and previously served as a member of the Lions Club, where she offered outreach vision services to those in need.

Outside the office, Dr. Van enjoys cooking, traveling, and exploring new cuisines, especially with her husband, Johnson, and their two very spoiled dogs. Whether she’s testing a new recipe or hiking a new trail, she brings curiosity, care, and attention to everything she does.