Meet The Team

Ted enjoys speaking to optometric students on the joys of private practice and assisting aspiring practice owners. He has served on the Speaker's Bureaus for Alcon, CibaVision, and VSP and is currently on the Speakers Bureau for Vision Source. He is an administrator for Vision Source and serves on the Administrator Advisory Board. Ted is an author published in Invision and Optometric Management and has also served on the Optometric Management editorial board. He currently serves SECO International as the Chair for the MedPRO 360 committee, the Business Education Program of SECO International. Ted co-hosts the Eyecode Media Podcast with Drs. Chris Wolfe and Aaron Werner.

He is a graduate of Southern College of Optometry. In 2004 he served as the Georgia Optometric Association President and in 2016 he served as the SECO International President. Dr. McElroy was the recipient of the following awards:

• 1997 GA Optometric Association's Young Optometrist of the Year
• 2005 GOA Optometrist of the Year
• 2009 GOA Bernard Kahn Award Recipient
• 2022 GOA Georgianne Bearden Excellence of Leadership Award

Dr. Hank is honored to provide eye care in the community he has proudly called home his entire life. As a Tifton native, he is passionate about serving the families, friends, and neighbors who have played such an important role in his journey.

Dr. Hank earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Georgia College before completing his Doctor of Optometry degree at the Kentucky College of Optometry at the University of Pikeville. He is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered eye care for patients at every stage of life. He has a particular clinical interest in the diagnosis and management of dry eye disease and is dedicated to offering the latest treatment options to improve both vision and quality of life.

Dr. Hank believes exceptional eye care begins with listening. He strives to ensure that all of his guests feel comfortable, informed, and confident in their care by taking the time to understand their needs and clearly explain their treatment options.

Dr. Hank is a proud member of the American Optometric Association and the Georgia Optometric Association, reflecting his commitment to lifelong learning and excellence in patient care.

When he isn't caring for guests, Dr. Hank enjoys spending time with his fiancee, their two children, three dogs, and three cats. He also enjoys golfing, supporting local events, and giving back to the Tifton community that has always been home. He considers it a privilege to care for the vision of the people who have supported him throughout his life and looks forward to serving generations of families for years to come.