April 23, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Pediatric Eye Specialists, the most experienced and most-referred pediatric ophthalmology practice in North Texas, is highlighting the clinical contributions of Alicia Derry, OD, a pediatric optometrist serving children and families at its Fort Worth, Texas location. With more than 20 years of experience dedicated to children’s vision care, Dr. Derry brings a rare combination of clinical expertise, specialty contact lens proficiency, and active research participation to the practice’s multidisciplinary team. Her complete professional profile is featured in the provider biography Alicia Derry | Pediatric Optometrist, now available on the Pediatric Eye Specialists website.
Dr. Derry was born and raised in Southern Illinois and earned her undergraduate degree with multiple scholarships from Milligan College in Tennessee, graduating with honors. She went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree with honors from the Illinois College of Optometry, where she completed a clinical externship at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, gaining extensive experience in managing ocular disease. That foundation of rigorous training and diverse clinical exposure has shaped her approach to pediatric optometry across a career spanning more than two decades.
At Pediatric Eye Specialists in Fort Worth, Dr. Derry provides comprehensive care for a wide range of pediatric vision conditions. Children throughout Fort Worth and across North Texas benefit from her expertise in treating refractive vision conditions, ocular surface conditions, amblyopia (lazy eye), and binocular vision disorders. She has developed a focused specialization in fitting specialty contact lenses for pediatric patients with complex visual needs, a service that addresses a significant gap for families seeking advanced optical solutions within a dedicated pediatric eye care setting. Patients in Fort Worth, Arlington, and the broader North Texas region who require specialty contact lens services for their children have access to this clinical expertise through Pediatric Eye Specialists.
Dr. Derry’s commitment to advancing pediatric eye care extends beyond direct patient care. She is currently serving as a clinical investigator in an ongoing study evaluating a new treatment for amblyopia (lazy eye), one of the most common vision conditions affecting children. Her participation in this research reflects the evidence-based culture that defines Pediatric Eye Specialists, a practice whose physicians and optometrists have published in peer-reviewed journals including JAMA Ophthalmology and the Journal of AAPOS. Families in Fort Worth and throughout North Texas benefit not only from the depth of experience represented at Pediatric Eye Specialists but also from the practice’s active engagement in the science shaping the future of pediatric eye care.
Beyond her clinical and research responsibilities, Dr. Derry is deeply committed to service. She has volunteered with the Special Olympics Opening Eyes program, participated in international mission trips to provide eye care to underserved communities, and contributes actively to her local community through church involvement and volunteer efforts. This dedication to service aligns with the mission at the heart of Pediatric Eye Specialists: the belief that every child deserves superior eye care regardless of socioeconomic status.
“For more than two decades, I have been privileged to help children in Fort Worth and across North Texas see the world more clearly,” said Alicia Derry, OD, board-certified pediatric optometrist at Pediatric Eye Specialists. “Whether treating a child’s amblyopia, fitting a specialty contact lens for a young patient with complex visual needs, or contributing to clinical research that may expand treatment options for future patients, every part of this work is meaningful. A child’s vision is intricately linked to their education, development, and happiness, and I am honored to serve as a trusted partner for the families we care for each day.”
Pediatric Eye Specialists is located at 321 S Henderson St, Fort Worth, TX 76104, near Cook Children’s Medical Center, providing convenient access for families throughout Fort Worth, Arlington, Benbrook, Burleson, Weatherford, Saginaw, and the surrounding North Texas region. The Fort Worth flagship location houses the most comprehensive pediatric diagnostic suite in North Texas and includes Special Eyes Optical, offering more than 500 frames designed for children. Surgical procedures performed by the practice’s board-certified pediatric ophthalmologists take place at Cook Children’s Medical Center. Families seeking directions to the Fort Worth office may visit Pediatric Eye Specialists — Fort Worth Directions.
For more information about Dr. Alicia Derry and the full range of pediatric eye care services available at Pediatric Eye Specialists in Fort Worth, visit Pediatric Eye Specialists or view the practice’s Google Business Profile. Pediatric Eye Specialists remains committed to assembling an exceptional team of clinicians and researchers dedicated to delivering the superior pediatric eye care every child in North Texas deserves.
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For more information about Pediatric Eye Specialists, contact the company here:
Pediatric Eye Specialists
Dawn Lamb
info@pediatriceyespecialists.com
Pediatric Eye Specialists
321 S Henderson St.
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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