Meet the Doctors Dedicated to Your Vision Health

At McAlister Eye Care, our doctors are dedicated to helping you maintain clear, healthy vision. If it’s been some time since your last eye exam, or if you’ve noticed changes or issues with your eyes, we invite you to book an appointment or visit our office. Our skilled team will carefully assess your needs, provide a diagnosis if necessary, and guide you toward the best treatment options. You can learn more about each of our doctors in the sections below.

Dr. McAlister successfully completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Mississippi. After obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree, he did his four years post-graduate work at the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, where he earned his Doctor of Optometry degree and Bachelor of Science in Physics and Chemistry. Following his inter/extern at the Coastal Family Health Center in Biloxi, Mississippi, Dr. McAlister spent two years in Austin, Texas with The Austin Eye Associates. Here he worked with C. Doyle Leslie, M.D., a leader in the field of anterior segment disease and surgery. Dr. McAlister then opened his private practices in Huntsville and Springdale. Dr. McAlister was previously an active medical staff member at Huntsville Memorial Hospital and is currently involved in numerous state and local Optometric Associations.

Dr. James (“Will”) Hardgraves graduated from Fayetteville High School in 2014 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biochemistry from the University of Arkansas in 2018. After obtaining his undergraduate degree, Dr. Hardgraves attended Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry (NSUOCO) in Tahlequah, OK to earn his Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and graduated in 2022. He especially enjoys treating dry eye disease and fitting contact lenses in addition to meeting all of your primary eyecare needs. He is licensed to practice optometry in both Arkansas and Oklahoma. Also, he is a member of both the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Arkansas Optometric Association (ArOA). In his free time, Dr. Hardgraves enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing video games, and cheering on the Razorbacks.