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Expert Eye Care Services in Benton, Little Rock, and Hot Springs


At Simmons Eye Care, our eye doctors possess a wealth of skill and experience, and are dedicated to delivering the best possible eye care to patients in and around Benton.

Each of our doctors is certified and has undergone extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of eye conditions and diseases, meaning you can rest assured that you’re in great hands.

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Meet The Eye Doctors and Staff At Simmons Eye Care


Our Doctors

Russell T. Simmons, O. D.

Russell T. Simmons, O. D.

Dr. Rusty Simmons joined the Simmons Eye Care practice in 1983. He received his undergraduate degree from Ouachita Baptist University and his Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. His training included primary care optometry, pathology, glaucoma management and emergency care. He likes working with...
Creighton Simmons, O. D.

Creighton Simmons, O. D.

Dr. Creighton Simmons graduated with highest honors in 1990 from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. After graduation he completed a one year residency in ocular pathology at Omni Eye Services, also in Memphis. Dr. Creighton joined Simmons Eye Care in 1991. He practices primary care Optometry, which includes...
Steele J. Zierlein, O. D.

Steele J. Zierlein, O. D.

Dr. Steele joined Simmons Eye Care in 2012. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University.  Following his undergraduate studies, Dr. Steele graduated with honors from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN in 2010.  He elected to complete an additional one year residency in Ocular Disease and...
Jennifer Zierlein, O. D.

Jennifer Zierlein, O. D.

Dr. Jennifer Zierlein joined the Simmons Eye Care team in 2012 and is the third generation of Simmons family to practice optometry. Dr. Jennifer received her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University, and went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis,...
Zachary Ford, O. D.

Zachary Ford, O. D.

Dr. Ford was raised in the small community of Bismarck, Arkansas. He spent his summers during high school working at Chapman’s Eye Care in Hot Springs. It was during this time that Dr. Chapman would become a key in influencing Dr. Ford’s future career decisions. Following high school, Dr. Ford...
Zachary Burroughs, O. D.

Zachary Burroughs, O. D.

Dr. Burroughs is a native Arkansan, born and raised in Paragould, Arkansas. His passion for science and helping others led him to pursue an education at Arkansas State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. He then received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern...
Collin Simmons, O. D.

Collin Simmons, O. D.

Dr. Collin Simmons is a native of Benton, AR. He is the son of Dr. Creighton Simmons and the grandson of the late Dr. Bill Simmons.   He is a graduate of Benton High School and the University of Arkansas. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern...