Dr. Valenta Carter

Optometrist

Dr. Valenta Carter, a native of Temple, Texas, graduated magna cum laude from Texas State University-San Marcos with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Following Texas State, Dr. Carter attended the University of Houston College of Optometry where she earned her Doctorate of Optometry. As a therapeutic optometrist, Dr. Carter is board-certified by the American Board of Optometry and glaucoma certified by the Texas Optometry Board.

During her collegiate training, Dr. Carter participated in hands-on internships with a strong focus on ocular pathologies. She provided ocular care to Cherokee and Pueblo Native Americans at Northeastern State University College of Optometry satellite health clinics in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and at the Santa Fe Indian Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Dr. Carter specializes in comprehensive ocular examinations, diabetic and hypertensive ocular health assessments, glaucoma evaluations, and the treatment of various ocular pathologies. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Texas Optometric Association. Dr. Carter has served on the board of directors as Trustee at Large II: Student Director for the National Optometric Association.

Dr. Carter has provided eye care alongside several esteemed healthcare professionals in Texas. She has a passion for educating her patients on their eye health and is committed to providing superb care.