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Tara Hardin, O.D.

Therapeutic Optometrist

Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Meet Dr. Tara Hardin (Garland, TX)

Tara Hardin, O.D., earned her Doctor of Optometry with honors from The University of Houston College of Optometry in 2003, where she was a distinguished member of the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society. Prior to her optometric studies, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Texas Tech University in 1999.

With 20 years of experience as a therapeutic optometrist and glaucoma specialist, Dr. Hardin provides exceptional care to her patients. Her expertise encompasses the preoperative and postoperative management of cataract and refractive surgery patients, including procedures like LASIK and refractive implants. Additionally, she performs dilated eye examinations for diagnosing and treating various ocular diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, corneal diseases, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Hardin holds certifications in the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease from the International Association of the Board of Examiners in Optometry and is certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.

Outside of her professional commitments, Dr. Hardin finds joy in spending quality time with her four children, and cherishing moments with her loved ones beyond the realm of optometry.


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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

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- Jan. 27, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot say enough good things about North Garland Vision Center. My family and I h... ave been seeing Dr. Lorraine Souder for many years, and she has been absolutely amazing. She always takes her time to provide a thorough eye exam, truly listens to my concerns, and makes every visit feel personal and caring. You never feel rushed, and you can tell she genuinely cares about her patients. I am very sad to see her retire, but at the same time, I am so happy for her and wish her the very best — she will be deeply missed! I also want to give a special shout-out to Nic, one of the technicians. He is incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional. I’m always so pleased when he assists me; he really helps make the whole experience positive and comfortable. Thank you, North Garland Vision Center, for years of excellent care! 💙
- Jan. 18, 2026
The only problem was they scheduled me for New Year day with three confirmations, but when I went th... ere, they were closed.

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