Bryant Eyecare

According to experts, eye contact is a key component to nonverbal communication. Helpguide.org, a non-profit health and wellness organization that runs one of the world’s top mental health websites, says, “Since the visual sense is dominant for most people, eye contact is an especially important type of nonverbal communication. 

“The way you look at someone can communicate many things, including interest, affection, hostility, or attraction. Eye contact is also important in maintaining the flow of conversation and for gauging the other person’s interest and response.” 

With this important function of communication resting solely on the eyes, it’s important to take care of them from an early age. The American Optometric Association recommends eye examinations begin between the ages of 3 and 5 years old to make sure vision is developing properly and there is no evidence of eye disease.

At a young age, Dr. Bryan Armstrong understood this insight, which led him to his life’s calling. “As a kid, I was interested in how our eyes and vision system, along with our brain, could process what we see and give us sight. That led me to always be interested in the eyes and brain, and I eventually chose optometry as my career.” 

Bryan credits his mentor for his success in the industry. “My mentor, Dr. Tasker Rodman II, helped me professionally and is the other owner in this clinic. He helped me choose this profession when I was deciding early on, and got me started by giving me a chance with Bryant Eyecare Clinic.”

Dr. Armstrong was born in Fayetteville and graduated from McCrory High School before attending the University of Arkansas from 1992–1996 for undergraduate work, and then Southern College of Optometry from 1996–2000. He moved to Saline County 23 years ago to work at his optometric practice, Bryant Eyecare Clinic. Dr. Rodman and Dr. Armstrong purchased Benton Eyecare Clinic in 2005 and merged it into Bryant Eyecare Clinic in 2021. 

Other optometrists working in the Clinic alongside Dr. Armstrong and sharing in his commitment to patient care include Drs. David B. Glenn and Teri K. Whittaker. “At Bryant Eyecare, we do our best to treat every patient the same and give the same care to anyone needing eyecare,” says Dr. Armstrong of their business model. “We prioritize our patients here and do our very best, providing each patient with care that goes above and beyond. We offer them all the latest technology we can, whether it be in optical, contact lenses, or medical care.” 

Dr. Armstrong recognizes his staff for their contribution to the business. “Our employees are a huge part of our team. They are very involved in our patient care day-to-day, and we trust them to help take care of our patients.”

Bryant Eyecare Clinic offers its patients convenient online services including appointment scheduling, downloadable medical forms, and the ability to order contacts online. The website also offers an educational video, “Removing Your Contacts: A Step-By-Step Guide,” for those new to contact usage.

 Additional in-clinic specialty services include anterior and posterior ocular photography, laser scanning for enhanced diagnosis of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts, as well as laser eye surgery for glaucoma and secondary cataracts. They also offer custom frame and contact lens fittings and special spectacle lenses with one- or two-year lens warranties. 

Even with this comprehensive service offering, Bryant Eyecare Clinic is always looking to expand its business with new technology. “We pride ourselves in offering the latest technology and staying up-to-date so we can better take care of our patients. As our profession changes and expands, we plan to expand and change with it,” adds Dr. Armstrong. 

While practicing optometry in Bryant, Dr. Armstrong met and married his wife Annette, a schoolteacher in the Benton School District. Dr. Armstrong loves his family and is involved in his church and all his kids’ activities. The couple has seven children who vary in age. Kendall, Kip, Andrew, Emmaline, Elizabeth, Lina Grace, and Maggie. 

 “My family is always there for support or help if needed in any way. I believe that works both ways in that I try to be there for them when needed. I try to separate my day-to-day need at Bryant Eyecare with that of my family’s needs and balance that as well as I can. I think you need a really good balance there between the two,” explains Armstrong. His hobbies include anything outdoors but especially hunting, fishing, and playing golf.

Dr. Armstrong has been involved in the American Optometric Association and Arkansas Optometric Association. He is a past President of the Arkansas Optometric Association. He has also been honored for many years with the readers’ choice “Best of the Best Optometrists” award for central Arkansas’ 12 counties. 

According to experts, eye contact is a key component to nonverbal communication. Helpguide.org, a non-profit health and wellness organization that runs one of the world’s top mental health websites, says, “Since the visual sense is dominant for most people, eye contact is an especially important type of nonverbal communication. 

“The way you look at someone can communicate many things, including interest, affection, hostility, or attraction. Eye contact is also important in maintaining the flow of conversation and for gauging the other person’s interest and response.” 

With this important function of communication resting solely on the eyes, it’s important to take care of them from an early age. The American Optometric Association recommends eye examinations begin between the ages of 3 and 5 years old to make sure vision is developing properly and there is no evidence of eye disease.

At a young age, Dr. Bryan Armstrong understood this insight, which led him to his life’s calling. “As a kid, I was interested in how our eyes and vision system, along with our brain, could process what we see and give us sight. That led me to always be interested in the eyes and brain, and I eventually chose optometry as my career.” 

Bryan credits his mentor for his success in the industry. “My mentor, Dr. Tasker Rodman II, helped me professionally and is the other owner in this clinic. He helped me choose this profession when I was deciding early on, and got me started by giving me a chance with Bryant Eyecare Clinic.”

Dr. Armstrong was born in Fayetteville and graduated from McCrory High School before attending the University of Arkansas from 1992–1996 for undergraduate work, and then Southern College of Optometry from 1996–2000. He moved to Saline County 23 years ago to work at his optometric practice, Bryant Eyecare Clinic. Dr. Rodman and Dr. Armstrong purchased Benton Eyecare Clinic in 2005 and merged it into Bryant Eyecare Clinic in 2021. 

Other optometrists working in the Clinic alongside Dr. Armstrong and sharing in his commitment to patient care include Drs. David B. Glenn and Teri K. Whittaker. “At Bryant Eyecare, we do our best to treat every patient the same and give the same care to anyone needing eyecare,” says Dr. Armstrong of their business model. “We prioritize our patients here and do our very best, providing each patient with care that goes above and beyond. We offer them all the latest technology we can, whether it be in optical, contact lenses, or medical care.” 

Dr. Armstrong recognizes his staff for their contribution to the business. “Our employees are a huge part of our team. They are very involved in our patient care day-to-day, and we trust them to help take care of our patients.”

Bryant Eyecare Clinic offers its patients convenient online services including appointment scheduling, downloadable medical forms, and the ability to order contacts online. The website also offers an educational video, “Removing Your Contacts: A Step-By-Step Guide,” for those new to contact usage.

 Additional in-clinic specialty services include anterior and posterior ocular photography, laser scanning for enhanced diagnosis of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts, as well as laser eye surgery for glaucoma and secondary cataracts. They also offer custom frame and contact lens fittings and special spectacle lenses with one- or two-year lens warranties. 

Even with this comprehensive service offering, Bryant Eyecare Clinic is always looking to expand its business with new technology. “We pride ourselves in offering the latest technology and staying up-to-date so we can better take care of our patients. As our profession changes and expands, we plan to expand and change with it,” adds Dr. Armstrong. 

While practicing optometry in Bryant, Dr. Armstrong met and married his wife Annette, a schoolteacher in the Benton School District. Dr. Armstrong loves his family and is involved in his church and all his kids’ activities. The couple has seven children who vary in age. Kendall, Kip, Andrew, Emmaline, Elizabeth, Lina Grace, and Maggie. 

 “My family is always there for support or help if needed in any way. I believe that works both ways in that I try to be there for them when needed. I try to separate my day-to-day need at Bryant Eyecare with that of my family’s needs and balance that as well as I can. I think you need a really good balance there between the two,” explains Armstrong. His hobbies include anything outdoors but especially hunting, fishing, and playing golf.

Dr. Armstrong has been involved in the American Optometric Association and Arkansas Optometric Association. He is a past President of the Arkansas Optometric Association. He has also been honored for many years with the readers’ choice “Best of the Best Optometrists” award for central Arkansas’ 12 counties. 

Bryant Eyecare Clinic works with a variety of insurance providers including Medicare, BCBS, Medicaid, VSP, EyeMed and most others. For more information, visit Bryanteyecareclinic.com, or call 501-653-2020, Monday–Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to schedule an appointment.