Dr. Bethany Harrington
Dr. Harrington is a graduate of Pearl River Community College and Mississippi State University. She received her Doctorate of Optometry degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2002. Since then, she has been providing eye care to her patients in Poplarville and the surrounding communities. In 2015, she purchased Poplarville Eye Clinic from her mentor, Dr. Lori Blackmer, then moved into her new facility in 2020. Dr. Harrington, her husband Al, and their four children attend Olive Baptist Church. Dr. Harrington enjoys all things camping: swimming, biking, hiking, fishing, and relaxing in her hammock.
"I am so grateful God gave me the desire to become an optometrist when I was in the 9th grade. Since then, He has blessed me with a profession that I love, surrounded me with an outstanding staff, and given me the best patients in the world."
Dr. Bonnie Keaton
Dr. Bonnie Keaton is a native of Bogalusa, Louisiana. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Southern Mississippi. While at USM, she was active in the Lions Club of Hattiesburg. Dr. Keaton then went on to graduate with her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Optometry where she continued her passion for Lions club and received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. Dr. Keaton is licensed in both Mississippi and Louisiana. She enjoys traveling and spending time with friends all over the country.
"Optometry became a passion of mine in the 5th grade when my dad was first diagnosed with a rare eye disease. I am thankful God allowed me to hold on and pursue that passion. It has been a beautiful blessing that has allowed me to work here with some of the best people as well as care for some of the most amazing patients."
Dr. Marc Hautot
Dr. Marc Hautot received his Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University in 1983. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in 1987. After spending 30 years on staff at Eye Surgery Center of Louisiana, Dr. Hautot joined Picayune Eye Clinic in 2019. He has been filling in at Poplarville Eye Clinic for years and has many devoted patients that love him. He is married to fellow optometrist, Dr. Lori Blackmer; and they have 2 children, Claire and Paul. In his spare time, Dr. Hautot enjoys gardening, woodworking, and spending time at his camp.