DR. CAROLINEMISCH

Dr. Caroline Vollberg Misch joined Mid Florida Eye Center in September and has already found her fit. 

“I really, really like it,” she says. “This was the setting that I’ve been looking for.”

Dr. Misch earned her Bachelor of Science in biology from Southern Adventist University and her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2020. Her interest in ocular disease led her to complete a residency in medical optometry at SouthEast Eye Specialists in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 2021. She has now been practicing for about five years.

At Mid Florida Eye Center, Dr. Misch provides comprehensive exams for patients ages 5 and up, with a strong focus on medical eye care. She sees a wide range of cases, including dry eye, diabetic eye concerns and emergencies. Most of her patients are older adults, but she enjoys caring for all ages.

Her passion for eye care began on a mission trip to Fiji. Working in a small eye clinic there changed her path. 

“It was very powerful to see the locals trying on glasses and having that instant gratification,” she says. “They could see for the first time. I wanted to pursue that once I got back.”

Dr. Misch aims to create “a very comfortable and easygoing environment that feels inviting.” 

“We like to have fun in our exams. My goal is to make the patient experience as easy and enjoyable as possible,” she says.

DR. OGARTH HUTTON

Dr. Ogarth Hutton brings more than three years of experience to Mid Florida Eye Center, along with a friendly style that helps patients relax. 

“Everything’s kind of a patient-forward approach,” he says. “I like to talk to you, crack jokes and have a good time in the exam room so it’s not a hostile environment.”

Dr. Hutton earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Rosenberg School of Optometry after completing a biotechnology degree at the University of Central Florida. His clinical training included rotations through the Jacksonville VA, San Antonio Contact Lens Institute and other specialty clinics, where he developed interests in primary care, ocular disease and dry eye management.

His path into eye care began when his younger brother was treated for an eye turn. 

“Everywhere he went, I went,” he says. “I remember thinking it would be pretty cool to go into this. I just knew.” 

Today, he sees patients with glaucoma, diabetic eye issues, cataracts, dry eye and more, along with routine exams and post-operative care.

Raised in Winter Haven, Dr. Hutton enjoys CrossFit, running with his dog Knightro, traveling and time with family and friends.