The Southside Eyecare & Optical doctors and care team in Anchorage

Your Anchorage Eye Doctors

Serving Anchorage since 1976 with thorough eye exams and personal help with glasses and contacts. Dr. Jacquelyn Lamigo, Dr. Christie Stemmle, and our expert care team take the time to get your vision right.

Eye Exams & Vision Care

Comprehensive eye exams for adults and children in Anchorage. We check vision, eye health, and screen for glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disease, and more.

Eyeglasses & Optical

Frames in stock, an in-house lab, and free adjustments. Our ABO-certified opticians help you find the right fit for your prescription and style.

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Contact Lenses

Daily, biweekly, monthly, and specialty contact lenses. We fit all lens types including toric, multifocal, and scleral lenses and guide you on proper wear and care.

Eye Conditions & Treatments

From dry eye and glaucoma to cataracts and macular degeneration, we provide expert diagnosis and personalized treatment for eye conditions and diseases.

LASIK Consultations

Wondering if LASIK is right for you? We provide thorough pre-surgical evaluations and co-management with Anchorage's top refractive surgeons.

Pediatric Eye Care

We make eye exams fun and stress-free for kids ages 5 and older. Early detection of vision problems is critical for learning.

Why Southside Eyecare

The Southside Eyecare & Optical building at 9350 Independence Drive in Anchorage
Find us on the first floor of 9350 Independence Drive, Anchorage

Locally Owned Since 1976

Serving Anchorage families for 50 years. Southside Eyecare is locally owned, rooted in our community, and committed to personalized care, not corporate quotas.

Two Experienced Doctors

Dr. Jacquelyn Lamigo and Dr. Christie Stemmle bring decades of combined experience and a warm, patient-centered approach to every exam and consultation.

In-House Optical Lab

Our on-site lab and ABO-certified opticians mean faster turnaround on eyeglasses, precise custom-crafted lenses, and adjustments done right in our Anchorage office.

Advanced Diagnostic Technology

Optos retinal imaging, OCT, corneal topography, and Humphrey Visual Field testing to diagnose, plus IPL, iLux, and YAG and SLT lasers to treat, all here in our office.

Insurance We Accept

Medical & In-Network Plans

We are in-network providers for: Medicare, Medicaid, Premera Blue Cross, MODA, TriWest, and VA Community Care. We bill your medical insurance for eye health conditions including glaucoma, diabetes, dry eye, and more.

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Vision Plans & Out-of-Network Benefits

We bill VSP directly, and we can bill some out-of-network plans, including United Healthcare and Meritain, for you.

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Same-Day Eye Care

We offer same-day appointments for eye emergencies, urgent eye care, and walk-ins during office hours. Don’t wait. Your vision is too important.

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Office Hours

Monday – Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:30pm Thursday – Friday: 9:00am – 4:00pm Saturday – Sunday: Closed Same-day appointments available for urgent eye care.

Visit Our Office

9350 Independence Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99507 (907) 561-1167 info@southsideeyecare.com

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