Dothan, AL — Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Cameron M. Schroeder, OD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to comprehensive optometric care.
Cameron M. Schroeder, OD, is a dedicated optometrist committed to preserving vision and improving patients’ quality of life through comprehensive, evidence-based eye care. At Eye Center South in Dothan, Alabama, Dr. Schroeder practices in a high-volume OD/MD referral setting, where he provides both routine and medical eye care while collaborating closely with ophthalmologists in the management of complex ocular disease.
Dr. Schroeder’s professional interests center on medical optometry, with particular emphasis on glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, retinal disease, dry eye and corneal disorders, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, ocular infections, and neuro-ophthalmic conditions. He utilizes advanced diagnostic technologies, including optical coherence tomography, automated perimetry, fundus photography, corneal topography, pachymetry, and gonioscopy, to guide diagnosis, treatment, and long-term disease management. Working closely with ophthalmologists, he also coordinates specialty referrals, cataract evaluations, and postoperative care, emphasizing continuity and collaboration across optometric and ophthalmologic services.
Dr. Schroeder earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Optometry in 2025. He previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences with minors in Chemistry and Psychology from Western Illinois University in 2021 and an Associate of Science in General Sciences from Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa, in 2018. His extensive clinical training included rotations at the Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Indian Health Service in Oklahoma, Carondelet Family Health Center, and several private practice settings, providing him with experience caring for diverse patient populations across a variety of clinical environments.
Research and the advancement of evidence-based eye care remain important components of Dr. Schroeder’s professional interests. He co-authored and presented the research study The Predictive Value of Pinhole Testing in Spectacle Prescriptions at the Heart of America Eye Care Conference. Building upon his early involvement in optometric research, he continues to participate in clinical research and clinical trials through his work at Eye Center South. He looks forward to remaining involved in the evaluation of emerging treatments, diagnostic technologies, and therapeutic advancements throughout his career.
Dr. Schroeder has also demonstrated a commitment to service and expanding access to eye care. Through Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity, he has participated in community outreach providing pediatric eye examinations to underserved populations.
Dr. Schroeder maintains active membership in the American Optometric Association, the American Academy of Optometry, the Alabama Optometric Association, and the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists. Beyond clinical practice, he remains engaged in the Dothan community through Dothan Leadership and Dothan Young Professionals and serves as a greeter at Dothan Church of the Crossing.
During his optometric education, Dr. Schroeder was selected as a Student Ambassador for the University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Optometry, reflecting his commitment to leadership, service, and the advancement of the profession.
Dr. Schroeder credits his faith in Jesus Christ as the foundation of his personal and professional life. He is grateful for the guidance and mentorship of Dr. Erin Brooks and Dr. Tareq Nabhan, as well as the unwavering support of his mother, Jennifer Schroeder and father, Chris Schroeder, PT.
As he continues to develop his career in medical optometry, Dr. Schroeder remains committed to lifelong learning, clinical research, patient education, and collaborative care. He strives to incorporate emerging diagnostic and therapeutic advancements into evidence-based practice while providing individualized, compassionate care. Through continued involvement in clinical research and collaboration with ophthalmology, he hopes to contribute to the advancement of optometric care while helping patients preserve their vision throughout every stage of life.
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