Doctors

Dr. Ira Tucker is originally from Baltimore, Md. He attended the University of Maryland and received his Doctorate in Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (now Salus University).  In 1978, Dr. Tucker was one of five recipients nationwide of an award for original research in Optometry. He was recognized by the College of Optometry with a certificate of clinical excellence.

Dr. Tucker has been practicing Optometry in Cary since December 1980.  His areas of specialty include primary care and contact lenses and he has published articles in professional literature in each of these areas.   Dr. Tucker is experienced in refractive surgery co-management, cataract care co-management, glaucoma management, contact lens fittings and care, and primary optometric care for patients of all ages.   He enjoys the opportunity to help his patients see more clearly and comfortably throughout their life and appreciates the long term relationships he shares with many of his patients.

Dr. Tucker is a member of the North Carolina Optometric Society, the Eastern District Optometric Society and the American Optometric Association(AOA)  and is a charter member of the Contact Lens Section of AOA. Dr. Tucker and his wife, Linda have 2 sons, Stephen and Michael. Dr. Tucker has been an active member of the Cary Kiwanis Club for more than 20 years. Dr. Tucker has served on the Board of Directors of Life Experience and on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.

Dr. Tucker’s  current interests include digital photography and any visit to his office includes a view of his current favorites!!  Many of his photographs are available as notecards or prints for which he donates the proceeds to Optometry Giving Sight, a nonprofit organization which brings sustainable eyecare and eyeglasses to those in undeveloped countries where glasses are not available. 

Dr. Natalie Wieand is originally from Los Altos, California.  She graduated from the University of California, San Diego where she received a BA and BS degree in 1981.  She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern California College of Optometry in 1985.

Dr. Wieand specializes in fitting all types of contact lenses.  She is certified in Accelerated Orthokeratology, a non-surgical alternative to refractive surgery.  She enjoys challenging contact lens fitting such as patients with keratoconus, bifocal contact lenses, astigmatism and post refractive irregular corneas.  In addition she is experienced in refractive surgery co-management, treatment and management of ocular diseases such as dry eye syndrome, and primary care optometry.

She is an active member in the Eastern District Optometry Society, the North Carolina Optometric Society, the American Optometric Association, the Contact Lens and Cornea Section of the AOA, and the Orthokeratology Academy of America.  She received a Certificate of Achievement from the Orthokeratology Institute and is Orthokeratology Certified by the manufacturers of several orthokeratology lens designs.