About Us

Dr. Charlene Haynes began to practice optometry in 1990 and opened her own practice and Optical Salon in 1996 providing the highest level of eye care and customer service as well as having one of the most exclusive selections of fine eyewear in San Antonio. Growing her practice through satisfied patient referrals, Dr. Charlene Haynes has been recognized as one of the Fastest Growing Companies from the San Antonio Business Journal for three years in a row.

Due to growth and demand, in 2008 Dr. Haynes custom built a new and larger location allowing for the most cutting edge testing and eye care equipment as well as exclusive eyewear housed in a comfortable, luxurious environment.

A full range of progressive ophthalmic services are facilitated by an extraordinary group of highly experienced staff working together to provide world class service.

Dr. Charlene Haynes

Dr. Haynes grew up in Houston, TX and is a graduate of Texas A&M and the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. She is one out of only 3,000 Optometrists in the United States to have earned the prestigious status of Fellow of the American Academy of Optometrists.

Dr. Haynes has special expertise in contact lens fittings and ocular disease diagnosis and treatment. Her long time patients praise Dr. Haynes on her professionalism and expertise in her field.

When not in the office, Dr. Haynes enjoys playing golf, traveling, and spending time with family including her Cavaliers, Annie and Bella.

Special Acknowledgements:

• America's Top Optometrists 2006
• 1999 – 2001, San Antonio's Fastest Growing Companies from the San Antonio Business Journal
• The Dennis Kennedy, O.D. Excellence in Eye Care Award 2005
• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometrist (FAAO) – out of over 300 Optometrists in San Antonio only several carry this prestigious fellowship
• Advisory Board, Medicine and Healthcare Committee for San Antonio Area Foundation – 2002 to present
• American Diabetes Association, Chair of the Golf Tournament 2001

Organization Affiliations:

• Academy of Optometry
• American Optometric Association
• Texas Optometry Association
• Bexar County Optometry Association
• Bexar County Optometric Society 1996-1997, President
• A&M Century Club
• Board of Directors of the Sarah Roberts French Home 1999 to present, serving four years as President
• San Antonio Area Foundation – Advisory Committee

	Jackie Palmer Jackie has been with Dr. Haynes for 19 years. She received her BFA in Foreign Language from UTSA. Her "specialty" is managing the Optical Salon including frame buying and frame styling. She and her husband, Hans, have two beautiful daughters, Lexi and Lauren. They just added new yorkipoo puppies to their family, Max and Molly. Jackie enjoys all forms of art and reading.
	Haley Vickers Haley began in the fall of 2010 and is finishing up her BA in Public Relations from UTSA. With over 3 years experience in the optical industry, she is now the optometric technician for Dr. Haynes. She also handles all the logistics for ordering and dispensing contact lenses. Originally from Canyon Lake, Haley loves being outdoors and on the lake. She loves sports, music and spending time with her loved ones, especially her boyfriend Sean, of two years. She adores her three labs Sassy, Zoey, and Hope and someday aspires to have an English Bulldog of her very own.
	Ashley Foote Ashley began in the summer of 2010 and came with 9 years experience in the optical industry. She specializes in frame styling and spends most of her time in the finishing lab making glasses. In 2005, she obtained her BFA in Studio Art from Texas State University and still paints and works on creative projects in her spare time. Recently married in February, 2011, Ashley and her husband Kelley love spending time with friends and family, gardening, listening to live music and playing with their puppies, Toto and Tommy.