Dr. Hawari
Upon graduation
May 1989
Mineola Eyecare began over 60 years ago, in April 1946, when Dr. J. Carl Norris opened for business. Dr. Norris graduated from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. The first office was located at 106 W. Board Street. In 1963 it was moved to 211 N. Newsome Street.
In 1973 Dr. T.D. McClenny joined the practice after graduating from the College of Optometry at the University of Houston. As more space and parking was needed to accommodate the two doctors, the office was eventually moved to its current location, 1238 N. Pacific. The new office building was constructed in 1984.
As Dr. Norris was approaching retirement, a search began for a new optometrist to join the practice. In June 1989, upon graduation from the University of Missouri College of Optometry, Dr. Andy M. Hawari joined the team. Two years later, in July 1991, Dr. Norris completed his carrer and retired from the practice.
Over the next twelve years Drs. McClenny and Hawari worked together to expand the services provided by Mineola Eyecare. As the state laws changed in Texas, Dr. McClenny and Hawari kept pace with cutting edge technology and the optometric training to provide the best vision and eye health care possible.
Then in January 2003, Dr. McClenny followed the call of God on his life becoming a full time foreign missionary. Dr. McClenny sold his interest in Mineola Eyecare and went to work for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Since that time Dr. Hawari has continued as sole owner and operator of Mineola Eyecare.
Recently, at the end of 2008 Mineola Eyecare added 900 square feet for optical retail and underwent numerous other renovations.
Mineola Eyecare History
Dr. Hawari
20 years later
Andy M. Hawari, O.D.
Doctor of Optometry
Dr. Hawari was born and raised in Cisco, Texas. Upon high school graduation he completed his Associates Degree from Cisco Junior College. In 1984 he completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology Degree from the University of Texas in Austin. Dr. Hawari obtained his Doctor of Optometry Degree at the University of Missouri - College of Optometry in St. Louis where he was honored in the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society.
Dr. Hawari joined Mineola Eyecare immediately upon graduation. For the past 20 years Dr. Hawari has actively served and participated in the community, Chamber of Commerce board, Mineola Lions Club, Grace Community Healthcare Ministries board and in church. Currently, Dr. Hawari actively volunteers time and equipment to Grace Community Healthcare Ministires suppling exams and eyeglasses to those in need. Other mission work includes the Remar Orphanage in La Libertad, El Salvador. See Video
Dr. Hawari is a member of The American Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Society, East Texas Optometric Society.
Dr. Hawari enjoys spending his time with his family, wife Debra of 25 years, son Zachary 18 years old and daughter Breanna - 14 years old. See Video
"Where there is no vision, the people perish".....Proverbs 29:18 .......click to read more
