Meet Dr. Shelby Brogdon

Dr. Shelby Brogdon has been practicing optometry in Arkansas for more than 8 years and has dedicated much of her career to helping patients with dry eye disease and complex ocular surface conditions. She specializes in dry eye management, advanced diagnostics, and customized treatment plans designed around each patient’s unique needs.

At the Dry Eye Center of Arkansas, Dr. Brogdon focuses exclusively on diagnosing and treating the root causes of dry eye, using advanced technology and modern treatment options to help patients improve their comfort, vision, and quality of life.

Why Dry Eye Care Became Her Focus

Dr. Shelby Brogdon’s journey into dry eye care began at a previous practice, where she launched a specialty dry eye clinic in the fall of 2022. What started as a growing interest quickly became a true passion as she saw firsthand how significantly dry eye disease impacts patients’ daily lives — affecting not only comfort and vision, but also confidence, productivity, and overall quality of life.

As the clinic grew, so did her desire to focus more intentionally on specialty care.She wanted to create an environment where care could be more intentional, thorough, and focused entirely on the patient experience. In June of 2025, Dr. Brogdon transitioned into a fully dedicated specialty dry eye practice, joining Dr. Ada Noh at Noh Eyes, a specialty dry eye clinic originally established in 2022. She recently purchased the practice, which has since been rebranded as the Dry Eye Center of Arkansas.

What ultimately prompted this shift was a combination of recognizing a major clinical need and reaching a personal turning point in her career. The transition into a fully specialty-based clinic has been incredibly rewarding.

The transition has also strengthened collaboration with referring providers who trust the clinic to help manage more advanced and complex dry eye cases.

Arkansas Roots

Dr. Brogdon is proud to call Arkansas home.

• Hometown: Benton, Arkansas

• Undergraduate: Arkansas State University

• Optometry School: University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry

She remains a proud Arkansas State Red Wolves fan and still loves cheering them on whenever she gets the chance.

Life Outside the Clinic

Beyond patient care, Dr. Brogdon is actively involved in professional education and collaboration. She lectures nationally, contributes to clinical discussions within the optometric community, and works alongside industry partners to advance modern treatment strategies. Her goal is to elevate both the patient experience and the standard of care within eye health.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Brogdon enjoys sharing educational eye care content, connecting with her community, and balancing her professional life with family and everyday moments She lives in Little Rock with her husband, Zach, and their two children. Much of her free time is spent cheering from the sidelines at soccer, baseball, and dance events. 

Why Patients Love Seeing Dr. Brogdon

Dr. Brogdon believes that patients deserve more than a rushed appointment or a “one-size-fits-all” treatment plan. Her approach is centered around listening carefully, educating patients about their condition, and building realistic treatment plans that fit each patient’s lifestyle and goals.

Patients appreciate her compassionate, down-to-earth approach and the time she takes to explain what’s actually causing their symptoms.

A Few Fun Facts About Dr. Brogdon

• She still considers herself a huge Arkansas State Red Wolves fan

• Coffee and Dr Pepper are her go-to beverages

• One of her favorite dry eye treatments is IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy

• She loves combining medical education with social media to help patients better understand their eye health

Ready to Start Your Dry Eye Journey?

If you’re tired of dealing with dry, irritated eyes and want a team focused exclusively on dry eye care, we’d love to help.

Let’s Connect 

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