Douglas Morrow, OD, was honored last week in Phoenix at Optometry's Meeting®. During the 2026 American Optometric Association’s (AOA) Excellence Award presentation, Dr. Morrow received the Distinguished Service Award for his extraordinarily significant contributions to the profession of optometry. 

Dr. Morrow is a 1977 graduate of the Indiana University School of Optometry. He has practiced in Auburn since 1979 and expanded his practice to Garrett in 2000 and LaGrange in 2018. He is board certified by the American Board of Optometry. 

With more than four decades in practice, Dr. Morrow has been deeply involved in professional leadership and organized optometry at both the state and national levels. He is a past president of the Indiana Optometric Association (IOA) and has served in numerous leadership roles within the American Optometric Association, including on its coding and third-party committees. He has also represented optometry at the national level through his work with the American Medical Association, where he served on the CPT Editorial Panel—the first optometrist to hold that position. 

Dr. Morrow has served on the Indiana Optometry Board since 2007 and has held the position of president. He has also been active in healthcare leadership locally, serving on the DeKalb Health Board of Directors, including as chairman from 2017 to 2024, and as a member of the Parkview Health System Regional Board. 

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Morrow has been an active member of his community. His involvement includes leadership roles with the Auburn Little League, Auburn Park Board, DeKalb County United Way, and Auburn Chamber of Commerce. He has also served as an elder at Auburn Presbyterian Church, coached youth sports, and participated in local school vision screenings. 

Dr. Morrow has received numerous honors from IOA, including the Distinguished Service Award, Meritorious Service Award, and Optometrist of the Year. 

Dr. Morrow is married to his wife, Barbara, a children’s author, and they have four sons. He enjoys spending time with his family.