Scott Trefts, OD.

Dr. Scott Trefts completed his doctorate in optometry at the University of Missouri Saint Louis. He then completed a two year clinical and research fellowship in binocular vision and pediatric optometry at the University of Missouri Saint Louis. He previously worked in Norfolk, Virginia with Dr. Joel Zaba who is well renowned for his work in pediatric optometry and binocular vision. Dr. Trefts diagnoses and treats all optometric conditions, but has a special interest in both pediatric and geriatric optometry.

Dr. Trefts lives on Saint Simons Island, Georgia with his wife, Lori Trefts M.D., who is a neurologist at Southeast Georgia Health System. They have two children. Dr. Trefts enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer, and reading sci-fi.

Molly Hicks, LDO.

Molly Hicks has a Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising and is a Licensed Dispensing Optician. This combination makes her extremely qualified to help patients with frame selection. She is also NCLE and ABO certified, taking continuing education on a regular basis staying up to date on the latest lens technology, fashion trends and offering that to our patients.

Molly moved back home to St. Simons Island in 2010 to work with her father, Dr. Carlton Hicks. She has 3 sons, one of which is married. She loves spending time with them, cooking, fishing, hanging out on the beach, and traveling. Molly is very active in the recovery community and serves on the Board of the Salvation Army.

Jack Johnson, MD.

Dr. Jack Johnson received his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine, and completed his residency in Ophthalmology at the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Johnson has been in practice since 2013 and performs over 1,500 cataract surgeries annually. He specializes in both manual and laser-assisted cataract surgery, as well as medical and surgical glaucoma.

Dr. Johnson lives in St. Simons Island, Georgia with his wife, Ashley, and two daughters, Townley and Lillian. He spends his free time with his family and enjoys golfing.

Dr. Johnson is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Board of Eye Surgery. He services patients in Alma, Warner Robins, and the Golden Isles (Brunswick and St. Simons Island).

Our Staff

We are very fortunate to have a wonderful staff. Collectively, they have over 72 years in eye care. Of those years, 32 of them have been spent here at Coastal Eye Care. They are highly skilled at helping out patients with contact lenses, insurance, pre-testing, and optical lab.