Our Doctors

Eye care professionals specialize in understanding how the human eye really works, as well as diseases and conditions that affect your vision – many of which do not have obvious symptoms. Eye doctors know how age and risk factors affect vision over time for young and old, and they understand the benefits and features of corrective lenses including eyeglasses and contacts.

Our optometrists take the time to explain the results of your eye exam, describe your options and listen to your eye care needs. Because maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership, we encourage you to ask questions and share your health information, which could be vital to monitoring, diagnosing and treating potential vision problems.

Meet our doctors:

Dr. Thomas A. Flynn

Dr. Flynn graduated from UC Berkley School of Optometry in 1979. After graduation, he served 5 years as a staff optometrist at the US Air Force Regional Medical Center in Wiesbaden, Germany. In 1984 he purchased an optometry practice in Red Bluff, CA. He later added a practice in Orland, CA in which is now his primary practice.

 

In addition to his optometry career, Dr. Flynn has a long history of military service in both the Army and Air Force. He was Special Forces veteran of Vietnam; for his combat services he was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.

 

Dr. Flynn and his wife, Valarie, have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. They live in the county north of Chico.

Dr. John E. McDonald

Dr. John E. McDonald graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1980 with a Doctorate in Optometry. He began his career in private practice and moved to Chico in 2000. His time is now divided with diabetic screenings with Berkeley EYEPACS, corporate optometry in Redding, Glenn Optometrics Associates in Willows and Orland Vision Center.