Robin Hughes, OD, received her Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry and earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Hughes always had a desire for a career in the medical field. She recalls her annual visits to her optometrist beginning around the age of eight and expressing interest to her family about the eyecare field. They encouraged her to follow through with walking on the path which would eventually prepare her to become an optometrist. Once Dr. Hughes decided on optometry as a career, she began her journey by becoming a receptionist and technician in an optometrist’s office. That experience helped to solidify her decision to attend optometry school. Dr. Hughes’ externships were spent in Arkansas in the settings of the Department of Veterans Affairs and a primary care private practice. She enjoys being a primary care provider because it allows her to build strong relationships with her patients year after year.
Dr. Hughes also has a minor in Spanish studies so she is able to confidently and proficiently perform eye exams for her Spanish-speaking patients when necessary. She also appreciates that she can have a very comfortable work-life balance. In her time away from the office, Dr. Hughes enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children. She enjoys playing bingo, board games, cooking recipes from scratch when time allows, as well as all things related to The Nightmare Before Christmas! She is also continuing to learn about the seemingly endless world of anime and super hero comics thanks to her husband.