Meet Our Doctors

With extensive experience in family eye care and co-managing patients for cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, oculoplastics, and LASIK, Dr. Smart enjoys all aspects of practicing optometry including dry eye management, multi-focal contact lens fitting, and glaucoma. He takes pride in communicating with your primary care doctor about the health of your eyes. Dr. Smart has practiced optometry since 2005 and has started, managed, and practiced at many esteemed practices in Oklahoma.

Dr. Smart joined the Weatherford Eyecare Center family in September 2017. Prior to this, he was a practicing doctor in two locations including Fredrick, OK, and Woodward, OK. He continues to manage and practice two days a week in Woodward while practicing Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at the Weatherford Eyecare Center.

Dr. Smart earned his Doctorate of Optometry Degree from the University of Missouri, St. Louis School of Optometry in 2005, and was awarded his Bachelor of Natural Science in 2000 from Cameron University in Lawton, OK. Dr. Smart began his career in Optometry as an Associate Doctor for Eye Care on Gore in Lawton, OK in 2005. He later practiced as an Associate Doctor for Vision Source in Ardmore, OK, and for Advantage Eye Care in Enid, OK in 2006 and 2007. Dr. Smart then started, managed, and was a provider for Fredrick Eye Care in Fredrick, OK in 2007, and started, managed, and was a provider of Woodward Vision Care, in Woodward, OK in 2009. Upon selling his practice in Fredrick, Dr Smart and his family moved to Weatherford to join the staff here at the Weatherford Eyecare Center.

Dr. Smart and his wife Crystal have three children, their sons, Dash & Bishop, and their daughter, Palmer.

The Weatherford Eyecare Center is ready to greet you! They look forward to the opportunity to protect and enhance your vision. Call the Weatherford Eyecare Center or schedule your appointment online today!

“I recognize how important vision is for your success at work, school, and the athletic field. Protecting your sight and offering the latest options in customized vision care is our goal at the Weatherford Eyecare Center. We have high expectations of visual success for you, and are honored by your continued trust for over 30 years.” – Paul Tisdal, O.D.

State-of-the-art technology and expertise regarding the treatment and management of ocular diseases, eye infections and injuries, peri-operative care, and laser surgery continue to be Dr. Paul Tisdal’s specialties. Prior to welcoming new patients to the practice in 1981, Dr. Tisdal earned his Doctorate of Optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. His undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Oklahoma was awarded in 1976. With deep family roots in western Oklahoma, Dr. Tisdal is passionate about providing custom care and exceeding the community’s expectations.

Dr. Tisdal maintains professional affiliations with the American Optometric Association, the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians, the International Society of Refractive Surgery, and the College of Optometrist in Vision Development. Dr. Tisdal’s professional accomplishments were honored as an inductee into the Pioneers in Optometry Hall of Fame in 2008. He has served as President of the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians and twice for the Weatherford Rotary Club. He is passionate about patient education and continues to present lectures about ocular disease, laser vision correction, children’s vision, and sports vision.

Dr. Tisdal and his wife Jan celebrated 32 years of marriage, and are proud of their children Bo and Taylor. Each are avid supporters of Weatherford and Southwestern Oklahoma State University academic and athletic programs.

The Weatherford Eyecare Center is ready to greet you! They look forward to the opportunity to protect and enhance your vision. Call the Weatherford Eyecare Center or schedule your appointment online today!