Based on your prescription and lifestyle, our doctors prescribe and fit contact lenses at Southside Eyecare & Optical in Anchorage. We specialize in multifocal, scleral, and custom-fit lenses, and we fit contacts for kids, sports and activities, part-time wear, and special events.
Yes. Southside Eyecare & Optical in Anchorage accepts new contact lens fittings and referrals from ophthalmology, even if you had your comprehensive exam elsewhere. We fit everything from daily disposables to scleral and custom lenses.
Dr. Stemmle receives referrals from across Alaska for patients who haven't been able to see well in regular contacts, including people with keratoconus, corneal transplants, or severe dry eye. She fits medically necessary lenses for irregular eye shapes and prescriptions and belongs to the Scleral Lens Society.
A contact lens exam starts with your refraction, then looks at the shape of your cornea and the health of your tear film. From there, we fit the lens type that works best for your eyes and the way you live.
If you are new to contacts, we train you on insertion, removal, cleaning, and care before you go home. Our NCLE-certified technician will guide you on proper care and use. Once a year, come back for a contact lens evaluation even if your vision seems fine. Wearing old or poorly fitting lenses can harm your eyes without you noticing.
We fit a wide range of scleral lens designs, including BostonSight, CustomStable, PosEYEdon, Zenlens, and more. These specialty lenses are often used to manage conditions such as keratoconus, corneal transplants, corneal dystrophies, post-refractive surgical changes, and severe dry eye.
Specialty contact lens fitting has been a focus of our practice for decades. Our experience traces back to a family business that specialized in the fabrication of hard and gas-permeable contact lenses, providing a strong foundation in custom lens design and fitting.
A full check of your vision and eye health, often done with your contact lens exam.
Help for eyes that get dry, gritty, or uncomfortable in contacts.
Backup glasses and frames fitted by our ABO-certified opticians.
Many vision plans cover a yearly contact lens fitting and an allowance for lenses. We commonly bill VSP, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and others, even where we are out of network. Call 907-561-1167 to check your benefits before your visit.
Yes. We fit scleral and other specialty lenses for keratoconus, corneal transplants, irregular corneas, and severe dry eye.
Find out which contact lenses are best for your eyes. Call 907-561-1167 or request an appointment online.