Our optometrists, Dr. John McCormick, Dr. Michael McCormick, and Dr. Brandon Smith, are trained in the most up to date advancements in eye care, committed to providing the highest quality treatment for each of our patients. At McCormick Vision Source, we want to be your partners in eye care and therefore strive to make each visit comfortable, effective and informative. We take the time to learn about your eye health history and listen to your concerns in order to provide you with the most thorough and holistic treatment plan possible. Your eye doctor should be someone you trust to have the knowledge, experience and professionalism to treat your eyes with comprehensive, expert eye care.
Read on to learn more about our optometrists.
Dr. John W. McCormick
Dr. John McCormick has been in private practice for over 20 years. Dr. McCormick began McCormick Vision Source in 1989 with practices in Northwest Austin and Cedar Park. Since that time, McCormick Vision Source has expanded having had offices in Lampasas, South Austin and in North Austin, which have become the primary offices for several doctors who have interned with Dr. McCormick.
Dr. John McCormick works directly with Dell Laser Center (DLC) and Eye LASIK Austin in the management of LASIK patients. His wife, KJ McCormick is a Certified Ophthalmic Technician. She currently operates as Vision Centers General Manager and Lasik Consultant.
EDUCATION:
- Doctor of Optometry, University of Houston College of Optometry 1979
- Bachelor of Science, University of Houston College of Optometry
- Bachelor of Arts, Abilene Christian University 1976
- Special Studies Program, University of London
- Special Studies Program, Birkbeck College, London, England
- Special Studies Program, Kroonstadt, South Africa
- West Texas State University
MEMBERSHIP:
- Licensed in Texas as a Therapeutic Optometrist
- Licensed in Texas as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist
- Licensed in Oklahoma
- Member of the American Optometric Association
- Member of the Texas Optometric Association
- Member of the Central Texas Optometric Society
- Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
- Past President - Central Texas Optometric Society
- Board of Directors - Texas Optometric Association
- Chairperson of Grassroots committee - Texas Optometric Association
- Member of Externship committee - Texas Optometric Association
- Member of the TLC Laser Center Advisory Board and partial owner of Eye LASIK Austin
- National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Senior Examiner
- Adjunct Faculty, University of Houston College of Optometry
- Externship Preceptor - University of Houston College of Optometry
- Externship Preceptor - Illinois College of Optometry
- Externship Preceptor - Univeristy of Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry
Dr. Michael N. McCormick
Dr Michael McCormick was born and raised in the Texas panhandle. Dr. McCormick worked with refractive surgeons in Houston working on FDA clinical trials of the excimer laser used in LASIK. He also interned with contact lens specialists working with custom lens design and clinical research.
Dr. Michael McCormick joined McCormick Vision Source in 1993. His areas of practice emphasize LASIK and refractive surgery management, glaucoma, computer vision syndrome (CVS), specialty contact lens, and pediatrics. He resides in Northwest Austin with his wife, Jolene (also a certified ophthalmic technician) and their three children, Marcus, Molly, and Mason. Dr. McCormick enjoys golf, hunting, and computers. He is actively involved in music performance, church family and his children's sports.
EDUCATION:
- Doctor of Optometry, University of Houston College of Optometry, 1993
- Awarded Honors for Clinical Excellence 1991-1993, UHCO
- Bachelor of Science (Biology), Lubbock Christian University, 1988
- Studio Arts Program (Music), Southplains College
MEMBERSHIPS:
- Licensed in Texas as a Therapeutic Optometrist
- Licensed in Texas as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist
- Member of the American Optometric Association
- Member of the Texas Optometric Association
- Member of the Central Texas Optometric Society
- Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
- Chairperson of Externship Committee - Texas Optometric Association
- Communications Committee Member - Texas Optometric Association
- Grassroots Committee Member - Texas Optometric Association
- Adjunct Faculty - University of Houston College of Optometry
- Externship Preceptor - University of Houston College of Optometry
- Externship Preceptor - Illinois College of Optometry
- Externship Preceptor - Univeristy of Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry
Dr. Brandon L. Smith
Originally from Salina, KS, Dr. Brandon Smith received his undergraduate degree in cellular / molecular biology from Fort Hays State University. While there, he participated in numerous extracurricular activities including the Tiger baseball team and as a worship band leader for Christian Challenge.
He received his doctorate from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2011. While attending optometry school, Dr. Smith was involved with several organizations, including Fellowship of Christian Optometrists, where he served as the chapter's President. He also traveled to rural Kenya in 2009 and spent 7 days providing medical eye care, glasses, and sunglasses to over one thousand patients in need. Throughout his education, Dr Smith has received several letters of clinical excellence, became a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society, and was inducted into the Gold Key Honor Society for outstanding academic performance & leadership ability. Since graduation, Dr. Smith has becomed licensed as a therapeutic optometric glaucoma specialist in both Texas and Kansas, and is active in his local city and state associations. In addition, Dr. Smith serves on the Grassroots Committee for the Texas Optometric Association.
When not in the office, Dr. Smith enjoys singing and playing guitar, touring the local vineyards and breweries, and being in the company of friends and family. You may also see him running along Town Lake with his dog, Maddie, or at numerous venues enjoying live music.
Drs. McCormick & Smith
