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John Whorff, O.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.O.

Meet Dr. Whorff

John Whorff, O.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.O., is an optometrist at EyeCare Associates of East Texas, serving patients in Winnsboro, TX. He treats a wide range of conditions, but has a special interest in glaucoma and diabetes.

Dr. Whorff earned his Doctor of Optometry degree in Boston from the oldest optometry school in the country, the New England College of Optometry. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from California State University, Stanislaus and earned his Ph.D. in Zoology from Texas A&M University. At his lab in the Biology Department at College Station, he obtained significant funding from Mobil Oil and the State of Texas to develop imaging software and published several academic papers.

Dr. Whorff is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) and a Diplomat of the American Board of Optometry. He is certified as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist by the Texas Optometry Board. He often speaks on various eye care topics, especially diabetic support groups.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science | California State University
  • Doctor of Optometry | New England College of Optometry
  • Doctor of Philosophy | Texas A&M Department of Biology

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Member | American Academy of Optometry
  • Member | American Board of Optometry
  • Member | American Optometric Association
  • Member | Texas Optometric Society
  • Member | Texas Optometry Board

Publications

  • Whorff, J. 2020. Transient myopic shift and other sequelae in response to adverse reaction to sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. Optometry and Vision Science, 97(8):549-554.
  • Whorff, J. 2022. Treatment of severe neuroretinitis and other sequelae associated with cat scratch disease. Optometry and Vision Science, 99(8): 662-669.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Member | American Board of Ophthalmology
  • Member | American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Member | Texas Medical Association
  • Member | Texas Ophthalmological Association

Insurances Accepted

  • AARP Medicare Advantage
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • EyeMed Vision
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Spectera
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare

Locations

Winnsboro

408 S Main
Winnsboro, TX, 75494

Hours of Operation:

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
Closed

Contact Us

At EyeCare Associates of East Texas, we take pride in providing the highest level of care and personalized attention to each of our patients in Tyler, TX. Please contact us to schedule a consultation.