About Us

Dr. Mark J. Forster grew up in Gwinnett County and has practiced in Lawrenceville his entire career. He performed his undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia. He then earned his Doctorate, with Honors, from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Forster was the president of the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society and a recipient of the Ciba Vision Contact Lens Achievement Award. He was also a 4 time recipient of the Southern College of Optometry Outstanding Clinician Award. Dr. Forster is board certified by the American Board of Optometry and he is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Georgia Optometric Association, and the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control. He opened Forster Eye Care in 2001 with the dedication to providing excellent eye care in the friendliest environment.

Dr. John R. Tompkins grew up in the mountains of western Maryland, completed his undergraduate studies in Virginia at Liberty University, and then earned his Doctorate, with Honors, in Memphis, Tennessee at the Southern College of Optometry. During his time there, he loved serving with the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists on week-long mission trips to Jamaica, providing eye exams through the non-profit organization, Mission of Sight.  Upon graduation, Dr. Tompkins married the love of his life and moved to her hometown in Suwanee, Georgia.  On a nice day off, you can find the Tompkins kayaking the Chattahoochee River with a fishing pole, and a rambunctious dog who loves to scare away all the fish. Additionally, Dr. Tompkins enjoys rock climbing, volleyball, golf, and dabbles in all the musical arts.  Dr. Tompkins is passionate about clear and comfortable vision, providing high quality, comprehensive eyecare for his Georgia community.

Dr. Tyra Myers is a Board Certified Optometrist specializing in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease and co-management of postoperative refractive and cataract surgeries. Originally from Colby, Kansas, she obtained a Bachelors in Science Biology and Chemistry in 2005 from the University of South Alabama (USA) in Mobile, Alabama.   During her tenure at USA, Dr.Myers was a member of the South Alabama Symphonic Band and pep band playing French horn.

She earned her Doctorate in Optometry in 2009 from Nova Southeastern University (NSU), Fort Lauderdale, Florida. While at NSU, her clinical rotations at Aker Kaster Eye Center in Boca Raton, FL and Omni Eye Services of Atlanta focused on ocular disease and surgical management   Following graduation, Dr. Myers was selected for a clinical residency at Clayton Eye Center in Atlanta focusing on ocular disease and surgical co-management.  During this residency, she collaborated along side ocular surgeons in the management of patients with retinal, cataract, glaucoma, oculoplastic, and various other ocular disprders.

Dr Myers is currently a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry specializing in anterior and posterior segment ocular disease. 

Dr. Myers enjoys spending her personal time on the lake with her husband, Nathan, children  Mikey and Katie, and a rowdy Labrador named Tate. She also enjoys kayaking, practicing her French Horn, glass etching, and taking care of her freshwater aquarium. 

Lori grew up in New Jersey and has lived in Georgia for over 20 years. She moved to our area from Griffin, GA and joined the Forster Eye Care team in June of 2012. She has been in the optometric field since 1999 and has experience in all facets of the practice. She is certified by the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners. Lori enjoys spending time with her family and vacationing at the beach.