Our trusted team of optometrists in Amarillo, TX

Tyler Smith, O.D.

Dr. Smith grew up in Panhandle, Texas and attended Texas Tech University.  He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in 2007.  Dr. Smith found a passion for optometry while working his way through college in private practice in Lubbock.  From there he attended University of Houston College of Optometry where he excelled in clinic and the classroom.  He was recognized by the dean as the only student to receive letters of clinical excellence in each and every clinical rotation since the inception of the college in 1952.  Dr. Smith again graduated Summa Cum Laude with his doctorate of optometry in 2011.  After receiving hospital and pediatric training, Dr. Smith returned to the Panhandle and joined Dr. Anthony Bass.  In 2014, they formed Medical Center Eye Associates.

Dr. Smith has been active in the community for the last decade and enjoys volunteering his time to non-profit organizations.  He has served on the board of directors for Turn Center and was chairman of the board in 2019.  He currently serves on the Turn Center medical advisory and foundation boards.   Dr. Smith volunteers at Amarillo Montessori Academy and is serving on the board of directors.  He is a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church

Ki A. Hargis, O.D.

Dr. Hargis graduated from Amarillo High School in 2011. He received his bachelor of science degree in Human Nutrition from Oklahoma State University in 2014 and his doctorate in optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2019. Dr. Hargis completed externships at Acadian Vision Associates in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he received laser eye surgery training, as well as the Lackland Airforce Base in San Antonio, Texas, providing eye care for veterans and active duty members of the United States Armed forces and their families.

While at the University of Houston, Dr. Hargis was a member of multiple student organizations and served as the class representative for four years, earning recognition from faculty, staff, and his peers. He was awarded membership into the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society for demonstrating outstanding professional and ethical attitudes through leadership and service to his class, college, and profession.

Dr. Hargis has joined Dr. Anthony V. Bass and Dr. Tyler C. Smith of Medical Center Eye Associates at Coulter Drive Optical in Amarillo and is looking forward to caring for the vision and eye health needs of the Texas Panhandle.

Zachary Heinrich, O.D.

Dr. Zachary Heinrich was born and raised in Amarillo and graduated from Amarillo High School in 2016. Zachary later attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors in Business Management from the Rawls College of Business and With Honors from The Honors College. Dr. Heinrich attended the Indiana University School of Optometry and graduated in 2024. During his time at IU, Dr. Heinrich trained under leading optometrists in the fields of Glaucoma, Specialty Contact Lenses and Myopia Management while also receiving Ophthalmic Laser Eye Surgery Training at The Eye Specialists of Indiana in Indianapolis. Dr. Heinrich completed externships across the country including in Salt Lake City, UT at one of the premier eye care centers in the Intermountain West, the University of Nebraska Medical Center Truhlsen Eye Institute in Omaha, NE; and lastly proudly provided care for Veterans at the Dorn VA Hospital in Columbia, SC.

Dr. Heinrich is proud to call West Texas home and takes pride in providing quality eye care to those across the Texas Panhandle and Eastern New Mexico. Outside of work, Zachary enjoys spending time with family and friends, is a passionate sports fan that loves cheering on his Red Raiders, has fun golfing and snow skiing, and is an active member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish.