Dr. Robert Lofton is a born-and-raised Homestead, Florida native. He attended Miami Dade Community College and Florida International University to receive his undergraduate degree. He then went on to complete his Doctorate of Optometry at the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, before returning to Homestead to work at South Florida Eyecare Centers.

Dr. Lofton is a member of the Dade County Optometric Association, the Florida Optometric Association, and the American Optometric Association. He also participates in the Kiwanis of Homestead organization. He is a proud husband and father of two sons.