White River Eye Care

White River Eye Care White River Eye Care is to proud to offer comprehensive medical eye care to you and your family. Dr. Hayden Sowers is a Board-certified Optometric Physician.

We use today's best technology to keep your eyes as healthy as possible. We custom fit your glasses and contact lenses to keep you seeing your best! He received his O.D. degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn., and is a member of the Arkansas Optometric Association, Fellowship of Christian Optometrists, and the American Optometric Association. Dr. Sowers’ training has allowed him to focus on the study of ocular disease, with Ophthalmologists and residency-trained Optometrists, in Memphis, TN and Yakima, WA. Other areas of training include primary eye care, pediatrics, and contact lens fitting. Dr. Sowers grew up in Shirley and Clinton, Ark., and earned his undergraduate degree, B.S. in Biology, from the University of Central Arkansas. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys spending time fishing and hunting with his three sons.

02/23/2026

👀 Psst… your eyes called! They said they want a check-up this Wednesday morning with Dr. Sowers! A few spots are open so grab yours before they’re gone!

Call us at 870-793-4681 to book!

And don’t forget we are in network with Spectera Vision! We can’t wait to see you!

White River Eye Care is to proud to offer comprehensive medical eye care to you and your family. We use today's best technology to keep your eyes as healthy as possible. We custom fit your glasses and contact lenses to keep you seeing your best!

Local love tastes sweet 🧁✨Big thanks to The Butterstick Batesville for the cupcakes today, our team is very grateful!
02/02/2026

Local love tastes sweet 🧁✨

Big thanks to The Butterstick Batesville for the cupcakes today, our team is very grateful!

Coming Soon!!!! 👀👀Sports Vision & Vision Therapy services are coming soon to our practice!Whether it’s in the classroom,...
01/31/2026

Coming Soon!!!! 👀👀

Sports Vision & Vision Therapy services are coming soon to our practice!

Whether it’s in the classroom, on the field, or in everyday life, we can’t wait to support better vision and performance!

Stay tuned for more details, your vision is about to level up.

Hey friends! We’d be honored if you took a minute to vote for us as the Best Eye Care Practice this year 🏆💙. Your suppor...
01/27/2026

Hey friends! We’d be honored if you took a minute to vote for us as the Best Eye Care Practice this year 🏆💙. Your support means the world!

Vote here ➡️ https://votenearkies.com

We don’t know about ya’ll, but all this snow has us missing the summertime!! To beat the snow day blues, we’re offering ...
01/27/2026

We don’t know about ya’ll, but all this snow has us missing the summertime!! To beat the snow day blues, we’re offering a HUGE pick-me-up!

🕶️ Buy ONE pair of sunglasses, get ONE FREE (Equal or lesser value)

Protect your eyes. Grab a backup pair. Get ready for summertime fishing trips early.
⏰ Hurry because this deal melts away at the end of the week!

FUN FACT: Snow reflects up to 80% of UV rays, which means your eyes need protection even in winter 😎

❄️ Winter Weather Update ❄️Due to ongoing weather conditions, our office will open at 9:00 AM Tuesday, January 27th. Pat...
01/26/2026

❄️ Winter Weather Update ❄️

Due to ongoing weather conditions, our office will open at 9:00 AM Tuesday, January 27th.

Patients with appointments scheduled prior to 9:00 AM are asked to please call the office after opening to move your appointment to later in the day or to reschedule.

Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize safety for our patients and staff. Please continue to monitor our page for updates.

❄️ Weather Update ❄️Due to inclement weather and to ensure the safety of our patients and staff, our office will be clos...
01/23/2026

❄️ Weather Update ❄️

Due to inclement weather and to ensure the safety of our patients and staff, our office will be closed on Monday, January 26th, 2026.

We are actively monitoring conditions and will post updates here regarding any additional closures or reopening information.

Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe!

01/06/2026

White River Eye Care is looking for a friendly, dependable part-time Optician to join our growing team in Batesville!

Responsibilities include:
• Assisting patients with frame and lens selection
• Taking accurate measurements and fittings
• Providing excellent patient care and customer service
• Working closely with doctors and staff

What we’re looking for:
• Optical experience preferred, but not required. We will train the right candidate.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

If you enjoy helping people, working with a supportive team, and making a difference in your community, we’d love to meet you!

Benefits include:
• PTO
• Employee discounts
• Supportive, professional work environment
• On the job training

Please send your resume to bkbilling15@gmail.com

Since joining us, Dr. Kilgore has already made such a positive impact with our patients. She has been such a wonderful a...
09/07/2025

Since joining us, Dr. Kilgore has already made such a positive impact with our patients. She has been such a wonderful addition to our team. The article below shows more about her background, her approach to care, and why we’re so thrilled to have her here!!!

We’d love for you to experience her compassionate care firsthand, so book your appointment soon!

Sponsored Content White River Eye Care in Batesville is proud to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Kilgore, O.D., has joined its growing team of eye care professionals. Dr. Kilgore brings a wealth of expertise and a compassionate approach

07/21/2025

✨Exciting News!✨
We are now open until 3:00 PM on Fridays at our Batesville location to better serve you! 🎉
Dr. Kilgore will be in office Fridays and has openings!
Call us to schedule your exam — we can’t wait to see you! 🤓

06/11/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! Join Our Team! 👓
Position: Front Desk Receptionist

Are you friendly, organized, and passionate about helping others? We’re looking for a warm and professional Receptionist to be the first smiling face our patients see!

What You’ll Do:
✅ Greet and check in patients
✅ Answer phones and schedule appointments
✅ Handle patient intake and insurance verification
✅ Maintain a clean, welcoming front desk area
✅ Support our team with administrative tasks

We’re Looking For:
✔ Excellent communication and people skills
✔ Basic computer knowledge and ability to learn office systems
✔ Strong attention to detail and multitasking abilities
✔ A positive attitude and a team-player mindset

Previous medical or eye care office experience is a plus, but not required. We’re happy to train the right person!

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please send your resume to bkbilling15@gmail.com

Join us in celebrating our girl Liv on her 1 year anniversary being at White River Eye Care! Liv is one of our technicia...
06/05/2025

Join us in celebrating our girl Liv on her 1 year anniversary being at White River Eye Care! Liv is one of our technicians and is an absolute ray of sunshine ☀️ Thank you for all that you do!

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2402 Harrison Street
Batesville, AR
72501

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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Dr. Hayden Sowers is a Board-certified Optometric Physician. He received his O.D. degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn., and is a member of the Arkansas Optometric Association, Fellowship of Christian Optometrists, and the American Optometric Association. Dr. Sowers’ training has allowed him to focus on the study of ocular disease, with Ophthalmologists and residency-trained Optometrists, in Memphis, TN and Yakima, WA. Other areas of training include primary eye care, pediatrics, and contact lens fitting. Dr. Sowers grew up in Shirley and Clinton, Ark., and earned his undergraduate degree, B.S. in Biology, from the University of Central Arkansas. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys being involved in church. In his spare time, he enjoys mountain biking, hunting, and spending time with his three young sons. He looks forward to serving the community of Bald K**b and its surrounding areas.