Dr. Carl Spear has over 20 years of expertise in the Eyecare industry and currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Luxottica in the US.

Originally from Kentucky, Dr. Spear obtained his optometry degree at UAB's School of Optometry and graduated with his MBA from Auburn University. He and his wife, Dr. Katie Gilbert Spear, previously owned and operated a seven-location integrated optometry/ophthalmology practice in Pensacola, Florida that they sold in 2016.

Dr. Spear has served as the Senior Director of Professional Services at Vision Group Holdings, where he contracted and managed a network of optometrist and ophthalmologists, has served as Director of Professional Development and Strategic Accounts at Alcon, and also previously held the position of Director of Continuing Education and Vendor Relations for Vision Source. Dr. Spear has also written, lectured and consulted with industry leaders on a variety of disease topics. He also served as an active member on the Florida Board of Optometry and was chosen as Optometrist of the Year in 2017 by the Florida Optometric Association.

In addition to his successful career in eye care, Dr. Spear currently is serving as the Commander of the 403rd ASTS at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi.