Dr. Dustin L. Reece, O.D. F.A.A.O.

Dr. Reece is originally from Landis, NC and attended South Rowan High School. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. He attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry and graduated in 2003 with a Doctor of Optometry degree. His student externship experiences included training at the Birmingham VA Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama, and at the Duke University Eye Center in Durham, North Carolina. He completed an Optometric Residency in Primary Care and Ocular Disease at the Salisbury “W.G. (Bill) Hefner” VA Medical Center in 2004. He also received further training in Geriatrics, Low Vision, and Cataract Surgery co-management during his residency.

In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Reece has contributed to Optometry through research, and has lectured and published scientific papers on retinal and endocrine disorders. He is a currently the Vice President of the Piedmont Optometric Society in Charlotte, and has earned his fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry. He is also a member of the North Carolina State Optometric Society, the American Optometric Association, and the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society. Furthermore, he is an active international volunteer for the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists, traveling to Central and South America to volunteer his clinical expertise for the needy and indigent.

Dr. Reece resides locally in Concord and is a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church North Campus.

Dr. James E. Harris, O.D., F.A.A.O.

Dr. Harris is originally from North Carolina. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Exercise Science and a minor in Biology. He attended the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN and graduated in 2003 with a Doctor of Optometry degree. His student externship experience included training at the Salisbury “W.G. (Bill) Hefner” VA Medical Center, Family Eye Center in Mt Pleasant, SC and clinical rotations at the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. He completed a residency in Primary Care and Ocular Disease at the Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC. He also received further training in complex contact lens fittings, geriatrics, low vision, and cataract surgery co-management during his residency.

In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Harris has contributed to optometry through research, and has lectured and published scientific papers on retinal and neurological disorders. He is a fellow in the North American Academy of Optometry, a member of the North Carolina State Optometric Society, the South Carolina State Optometric Society, and the American Optometric Association.

When away from work, he enjoys playing golf, tennis, basketball, and spending time with his wife, son, and two dogs. He is a member/ministry partner of Lake Forest Church and an active member of the Cabarrus County Chamber of Commerce.