Ophthalmic Associates

Ophthalmic Associates We are a specialty ophthalmology clinic in historical downtown Anchorage, Alaska.

In observance of Memorial Day, Ophthalmic Associates will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. We will resume regular busi...
05/23/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Ophthalmic Associates will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Thank you!

It’s so important to schedule yearly eye exams! Even if your eyes feel healthy, an eye exam can look for eye diseases th...
05/22/2026

It’s so important to schedule yearly eye exams! Even if your eyes feel healthy, an eye exam can look for eye diseases that may not show symptoms, like glaucoma. Call us today to schedule your appointment!

Choose to be the best version of yourself every day!
05/21/2026

Choose to be the best version of yourself every day!

Why do some people have issues seeing things close up? In these instances, the farsighted eye is slightly shorter than a...
05/20/2026

Why do some people have issues seeing things close up? In these instances, the farsighted eye is slightly shorter than a normal eye and may have a more horizontal cornea. The light that reflects off of distant objects focuses behind the retina. The result is, close-up objects require greater focusing power.

In addition to your cornea, the lens in your eye is responsible for focusing the light onto the retina in the back of th...
05/19/2026

In addition to your cornea, the lens in your eye is responsible for focusing the light onto the retina in the back of the eye, just as a camera lens would focus light onto the film in a camera. Being diagnosed with cataracts means that your naturally clear lens (behind the iris or colored part of your eye) has become opaque or hazy. Learn more about cataracts by visiting akeyedoc.com/specialties/cataracts-and-cataract-surgery.html

It is important to remember that patients with early-stage glaucoma are most often asymptomatic. When symptoms occur, th...
05/18/2026

It is important to remember that patients with early-stage glaucoma are most often asymptomatic. When symptoms occur, they vary depending on the type of glaucoma and can occur in one eye or both eyes. There is no cure for glaucoma, so treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and preventing further damage. Together, we can find the best treatment!

Why do some people have issues seeing at a distance? The cornea in a nearsighted eye is often longer or steeper than tha...
05/15/2026

Why do some people have issues seeing at a distance? The cornea in a nearsighted eye is often longer or steeper than that of an eye with perfect vision. So light that passes through the cornea and lens of the eye arrives in front of the retina. This makes far-away images appear blurry.

From time to time, nearly everyone experiences dry eyes or blurred vision. When that happens, our team can determine exa...
05/13/2026

From time to time, nearly everyone experiences dry eyes or blurred vision. When that happens, our team can determine exactly why your vision is suffering, and what might be your best course of action. Call today to schedule your appointment!

Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure that generally takes about 10-15 minutes, however the stay at the surgical f...
05/12/2026

Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure that generally takes about 10-15 minutes, however the stay at the surgical facility will usually last between 2 and 4 hours for workup and discharge. Patients are understandably nervous about being awake for eye surgery, but are routinely very surprised at the ease and comfort of the procedure. Patients typically return to their normal activities within a few days! Learn more at akeyedoc.com/specialties/cataracts-and-cataract-surgery.html

When’s the last time you had an extensive eye exam? These eye exams are very important because it allows us to keep tabs...
05/11/2026

When’s the last time you had an extensive eye exam? These eye exams are very important because it allows us to keep tabs on anything going on with your eyes and treat you as needed. Schedule your appointment today!

Happy Mother’s Day, Mothers! You make the world go round!
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day, Mothers! You make the world go round!

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542 West 2nd Avenue
Anchorage, AK
99501

Opening Hours

Monday 7:55am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:55am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:55am - 5pm
Thursday 7:55am - 5pm
Friday 7:55am - 4pm

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