Dry Eye Dry eye is a common condition, affecting around 5 million Americans, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH). It occurs for one of two reasons: the eyes do not produce enough tears, or the quality of the tears is poor. This can lead to discomfort such as itching, redness and pain. If […]
THE WEEKLY VIEW Mountain View Eye Center’s Weekly Blog Cataract Awareness June is Cataract Awareness month! It is estimated that more than 25 million Americans have a cataract. Fortunately, advances in technology have made treating cataracts safer and more effective than ever. In this blog, we’ll discuss what cataracts are, what the symptoms are, and […]
This August as our children head back to school, we can all use a reminder of the importance of screening their vision. Many kids will struggle with reading, classwork, or attention to the teachers’ lessons, and sometimes the explanation may be far simpler than a learning disorder. Maybe they just can’t see very well. Kids […]
It has been estimated that there are roughly 10 million Americans who are affected with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In fact, it is currently the leading cause of vision loss among seniors in the United States. Here at our Fairbanks eye care practice, we have also noticed that an increasing number of patients are also complaining of […]
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Our hours are back to:
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Optical is open by appointment only.
As of 5/4/2020, we are scheduling ALL types of exams, as we are no longer restricted to urgent/emergent visits only. We will gladly continue to schedule telemedicine appointments when possible and at our patient’s request. We are following state mandates and social distancing protocols, and continue to put great efforts into cleaning and sanitizing to keep our patients and community safe and healthy. Please call 907-328-2920 to schedule an appointment
