Dr. Craig Woods, an Illinois native, is an experienced optometrist at Community Eye Care. Learn more below.

Dr. Craig Woods grew up in Watson, IL. He is a graduate of Effingham High School and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. From there, he went on to earn a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Missouri – St. Louis.

In addition to his clinical training at UMSL, Dr. Woods completed clinical externships at Marion VA Medical Center and Drs. Sehy and Jones Optometrists. Through the completion of his clinical rotations, he gained valuable training in fitting contact lenses and managing a vast range of ocular diseases. Dr. Woods is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric Association.

Dr. Woods is passionate about health and fitness and enjoys staying active by playing a variety of sports. He is happily married to his high school sweetheart, Whitlee, and has a dog named Lacey.


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