Dr. Clare Wilder OD

Dr. Clare L. Wilder graduated from the University of Alabama School of Optometry in 2001 with honors. She received both a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Biology from UAB.

Prior to attending the University of Alabama in Birmingham, she attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and was a member of the Million Dollar Band.

During optometry school, Dr. Clare L. Wilder participated in the Student Volunteers in Optometric Service to Humanity and enjoyed providing eye care in Central America. She was also a member of the Golden Key and Beta Sigma Kappa honor societies.

Dr. Wilder is currently a member of the American Optometric Association and the Alabama Optometric Association. She is a past president of the West Florida Optometric Association.

Dr. Wilder spends a large portion of her time in her practice managing glaucoma, macular degeneration, and dry eye patients. She also has special interests in specialty contact lens services and enjoys working with new technology for those with irregular corneas such as keratoconus or post corneal surgery patients. She also works with young patients to help reduce the progression of myopia.

When not taking care of her patients, Dr. Wilder loves to be on the water either sailing, fishing, or paddleboarding. Making artwork with acrylic and resin takes up a lot of her spare time. You can see some of her work in the office or at the Coastal Arts Center in Orange Beach