Dr. Arnold attended North Carolina State University in Raleigh, earning a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and graduating with honors. He then attended Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, receiving his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1998. He also completed his externship training at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, and Raleigh, North Carolina.
Dr. Arnold practiced optometry in his home state of North Carolina for 20 years and was the official eye care provider for the East Carolina University Pirates. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Georgia Optometric Association. Partnering with the International Lions Club, Dr. Arnold continues to volunteer his time and talents to travel outside of the US to deliver eye care to those in need.
Dr. Arnold enjoys staying active and outdoors, where he enjoys running, wakeboarding, boating, and fishing.