Dr. Ben Gaddie earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Optometry. He further honed his expertise with a residency in ocular disease through Northeastern State University College of Optometry at Triad Eye Medical Clinic and Cataract Institute in Tulsa, OK. He is the proud owner and director of Gaddie Eye Centers, a renowned multi-location practice established by his father more than four decades ago.
As a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and former president of the Optometric Glaucoma Society, Dr. Gaddie is actively involved in advancing the field of optometry. He currently co-chairs the International Vision Expo meetings and has held past leadership roles, including president of the Kentucky Optometric Association. His extensive contributions to ophthalmic literature are reflected in his editorial roles with Review of Optometry, Optometric Management, Primary Care Optometry News, and Optometry Times.
In 2011, Dr. Gaddie was inducted into the Oklahoma Pioneers in Optometry Hall of Fame, recognizing his impact on the field. He was also honored as one of the Most Influential in Optometry by Optometric Management in 2015. He was also named a "Leader in Sight" by Bausch & Lomb and received the Kentucky Optometric Association Optometrist of The Year award. His recent works include influential articles on glaucoma and insights from legendary optometrists.