OUR CARE APPROACH
Your vision is our vision.
We see you.
How long has your vision been our vision?
1936—Dr. Thomas E. Hogshead founds Dalton Optometry.
1960—Dr. Earl W. Lusk joins the practice.
1981—Dr. Charles M. Smith joins the practice.
2021—Dr. Sarah E. Shim joins the tradition of outstanding doctors to carry on the torch.
With its deep-rooted history of exceptional service and commitment since 1936, we are proud to continue making history as we make YOUR vision OUR vision. Our goal encompasses more than fitting you with the perfect pair of glasses or contact lenses. Our #1 priority is your wellness and the holistic care of your ocular health.
SARAH SHIM, O.D.
Dr. Sarah Shim is a trusted and skilled Optometrist who provides a wide-ranging variety of vision services to patients of all ages. With a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to her practice, she helps patients identify personalized solutions for their eye health at Dalton Optometry. With a passion for patient care and over a decade of experience, Dr. Shim’s top priority is serving the Dalton community and beyond with the highest standard of eye care services.
Dr. Shim received her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry with honors. Upon graduating, she was a resident at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, where she gained substantial experience in primary care, advanced contact lens fittings, geriatrics, and ocular disease. Following her residency, Dr. Shim has worked in private practice with an emphasis on ocular disease, advanced contact lens fittings, and post-surgical care. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!), majoring in linguistics and minoring in music.
Beyond her practice, Dr. Shim is a member and past President of the South East Tennessee Optometric Physician’s Society and was a founder and former President of the Young Optometrists of Chattanooga. She is also an active member of both the Georgia Optometric Association as well as the American Optometric Association. Since her days as a student, Dr. Shim has been and continues to be actively involved in her community, with a keen interest in volunteer work. In addition to giving back locally, she regularly travels abroad to provide eye care to those most in need including remote parts of Indonesia, Honduras, and Uganda.
Dr. Shim’s hobbies include exploring the great outdoors, traveling around the world, and discovering different cultures through language, music, people, and especially cuisine. She is also a classically trained musician and enjoys an extensive variety of music. Dr. Shim is fluent in Korean and proficient in Spanish.