About Us...
The History of Valley Eye
Our practice began South Central Ophthalmology as a solo practice in December of 1989 by its founder and president, G. Michael Taft, D.O. Dr. Taft purposely did not include his name in the practice name in anticipation of future growth and his desire to honor subsequent partners’ integrity. His dream was to create a Vertically Integrated Eye Care Delivery System with clinical, surgical, optical, and educational services. The desire to create a
Rapid growth proceeded undoubtedly from the beginning of the practice. Four expansions of the present facility at
The optical department, Eye South Quality Eyewear, includes an optical dispensary and an optical finishing laboratory at both locations. The practice was renamed for the “three O’s”, Optician, Optometry, and Ophthalmology. To keep a regional name the term “Valley” was substituted for “South Central.” This is appropriate for the tri-state region (
Dr. Taft was awarded the “Certificate of Need” (CON) in 1997 to construct an
“In GOD we trust, therefore, we serve in the perpetual light of love”
Spiritual Realm
Foundation: The Rock.
In God we trust; therefore, we serve.
Vision: The view from the Rock.
To serve others as an expression of love and thanksgiving to God by providing excellence in eye care.
Intellectual Realm
Mission: The plan in alignment with the Vision.
The form of our service to others is a vertically integrated comprehensive eye care delivery system committed to excellence in optical, medical, surgical and educational eye care services.
Physical Realm
Goals: The steps to achieve the Mission.
Optical Services: Optical Laboratories, Optical Sales, Certified Opticians
Medical Eye Care: Medical Optometry, Medical Ophthalmology, Medical Retina
Surgical Eye Care: Advanced Technology Cataract Surgery, Retina and Vitreous Surgery, Corneal Surgery, Refractive Surgery, Laser Vision Correction, Pediatric/Strabismus Surgery, Glaucoma Laser and Surgery
Education in Eye Care: Ophthalmology Resident Education, Optometric education, Nursing Education, Ophthalmic technician Education, Optician Education, Clinical Rotations in Eye Care for all of the above.
Surgical Fellowship Education in: Cornea, Retina/Vitreous, Anterior Segment
Surgical technique workshops for practicing ophthalmic surgeons.
