Dr. Tonyatta Hairston is a native of Jackson, Mississippi. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Mississippi. Dr. Hairston attended Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee where she graduated with honors. While at SCO she was a Dean's List Student, recipient of the Clinical Science Award, Student of the Year, and Gold Key International Honor Society President.

She studied at externships including Keesler Medical Center in Biloxi, MS, Dr. Dewey Handy Optometry in Jackson, MS, and Dr. Watts Davis in Laurel, MS where she was trained extensively in the treatment of ocular diseases, contact lenses, pediatric optometry, and pre- and post-surgical eye care. Dr. Hairston practices full scope optometry and enjoys enriching the lives of every patient, from pediatric to geriatric, through superior optometric care.

Dr. Hairston is a member of the American Optometric Association, president of the Mississippi Chapter of the National Optometric Association, and the Mississippi Optometric Association.  She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Beta Delta Omega Chapter, and a member of Greater Fairview Baptist Church.