Modern Technology with Old Fashioned Caring

Our team has been proudly serving the Ark-La-Tex since 1980.


9,000 Square Feet to Serve You!

9,000 Square Feet to Serve You!

Family Eye Care Clinic is extensively equipped with cutting edge technology in order to provide you with outstanding vision care.

Convenient Office Hours

719 W Main St
Atlanta, TX 75551
Office Phone: (903) 796-8288

M, W, Th, F: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Appointment & Directions
The Largest Selection of Eyewear!

The Largest Selection of Eyewear!

Our office houses a fully equipped optical department so that we can fit eyewear, fabricate lenses and make repairs in the office.

Dr. Terry D. Foster

  • Therapeutic Optometrist
  • Optometric Glaucoma Specialist

Dr. Foster joined Family Eye Care Clinic in 1994. He continues to provide specialized Vision and Ocular Health Care at Family Eye Care Clinic while growing not just relationships, but friendships with his patients.

He completed his Undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree from Stephen F. Austin State University where he was a member of the Alpha Chi academic honor fraternity. He then earned his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry where he was elected to membership in the Beta Sigma Kappa honor fraternity. Dr. Foster's formal education was completed by two internships in both corneal and retinal departments of the University of Texas Medical Center at Houston.

Dr. Foster is a member of regional, state, and national professional associations including the East Texas Optometric Society, the Texas Optometric Association, and the American Optometric Association.

Dr. Foster stays active in the community with many activities and social functions. He also serves as a member of the Deacon Counsel at Atlanta First Baptist Church, active membership in the Atlanta Area Rotary Club Board of Directors and has served as past Rotarian President.

Dr. Foster is also an active member of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and has former board service as well.

Dr. Foster has established his home in Atlanta, TX with his wife Melba and daughters Lauren and Natalie. He enjoys numerous family activities such as boating, fishing, snow skiing and martial arts.

Latest Office News & Promotions


How to Deal with Your Scary Red Eye
April 25, 2024
At some point, you might be the victim of one of these scenarios: You rub your eye really hard, or you walk into something, or you just wake up with a red, painful, swollen eye. However it happened, your eye is red, you’re possibly in pain, and you’re worried. What do you do next? Going to the Emergency Room is probably not your best bet....
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Video Education Library


Take a moment to watch the following videos featuring our latest eye health tips, products, and office technology! We welcome you to visit our digital education library as well, which has many more informational videos. If you have questions at any time, be sure to contact us.