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Dr. William D. Altig, OD, is the founder and medical director of Altig Optical, established in 1992 in Fort Worth, Texas. With over three decades of experience in optometry, Dr. Altig has been dedicated to providing exceptional eye care since 1985. He is board certified by the American Board of Optometry and is a Fellow... more
Dr. William D. Altig is an established optometrist who treats patients at his private practice Altig Optical located in Fort Worth, Texas.
Dr. William D. Altig attended Kearney State College in Nebraska and the University of Houston College of Optometry, where he also completed post-graduate studies in Ocular Therapeutics and Glaucoma, including internships at the University of Houston. Since 1985, Dr. Altig has been in private practice in the Fort Worth area and founded Altig Optical in 1992. He is board-certified by the American Board of Optometry and is a member of both the American Optometric Association and the Texas Optometric Association. Dr. Altig is also committed to philanthropy, providing free eye examinations through the Lions Club for 2 to 3 Saturdays each year, extending his services to those in need.
Dr. Altig attributes his success to listening to his patients, a lesson he learned from his grandfather, who was also a doctor. His grandfather advised him that truly listening is the key to success in the medical field. He discovered his passion for optometry during visits to his family optometrist, Dr. James Ten Eyck, and knew from that moment that optometry was his calling. A Past President of the Texas Optometric Association, he continues to serve on its board. Dr. Altig and his wife, Mary, reside in Fort Worth. Both of their children are graduates of the University of Texas at Austin. In their spare time, they enjoy traveling, especially on cruise ships, and are avid college football fans.
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