Benjamin Wacker, O.D.

Benjamin Wacker, O.D.
Primary Care Optometry

Dr. Benjamin Wacker is a native of Pinehurst, NC, and a graduate of The O'Neal School.  He received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  He completed his Doctor of Optometry at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where he was the recipient of numerous academic scholarships and honors, including serving as president of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society.  Dr. Wacker completed primary care and ocular disease residency program at the William Chappell Veterans Affairs Clinic in Daytona Beach, Florida, where he trained in areas of glaucoma, retinal disease, corneal disease, pre and post-operative cataract surgery, as well as specialty contact lenses.

During his free time, Dr. Wacker enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, playing golf, and cheering on the Tar Heels.

Education

University of Missouri - St. Louis, Doctor of Optometry, May 2016
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, BS in Biology, May 2007

Licensure

National Boards: Completed and passed, 2015
Licensure: Florida, August 2016 - Pennsylvannia November 2016 - North Carolina, August 2017

Professional Organizations

American Optometric Association 2012-Present
Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society President 2014-2015
Florida Optometric Association 2016 - Present
North Carolina Optometric Association

Awards

Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence in Customer Service, Daytona Beach VAMC OPC Sept. 2016 & Feb. 2017
Anne C. Ream Optometry Scholarship
Robert A. Koetting Optometry Scholarship
William R. Jackson Optometry Scholarship
Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society, 2013-2016

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed