Evan J. Stout

Dr. Evan J. Stout is co-owner of Family Vision Clinic. He sees patients primarily in the Collins office, providing comprehensive optometric care with special emphasis on glaucoma, dry eye, and myopia management. 

Dr. Stout graduated with honors from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and a minor in chemistry. From there, he went on to attend the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry (UABSO), graduating with honors and earning his Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree in 2012. While at UABSO, Dr. Stout was a three year member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society. He was also selected as a recipient of the U.S. Army’s HPSP scholarship for health professionals.

After graduating optometry school, Dr. Stout accepted an active duty commission as a Captain in the U.S. Army. While on active duty, he served as an optometrist at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital in Fort Polk, LA, where he cared for active duty soldiers, retirees, and their dependents. After serving his active duty commitment, Dr. Stout returned to his native south Mississippi and joined Family Vision Clinic in July 2015, where he subsequently helped to open and grow two new satellite clinics located in Collins and Prentiss. Dr. Stout also continued to serve in the U.S. Army Reserves through March of 2020, assigned as an optometrist to the 7242nd Medical Support Unit in Gulfport, MS.

Dr. Stout is an active member of the community. In addition to his involvement in the Mississippi and American Optometric Associations, he is also an active member and supporter of the Covington County Chamber of Commerce and Collins Rotary Club. He also served as the President of the Okatoma Civitan Club, which provided assistance to special needs children and their families in the local community.

When he is not involved in patient care, Dr. Stout can usually be found spending time with his wife, Kristi, and children, Judah and Layla. He enjoys most sports, playing guitar, and traveling with his family.