Appalachian Vision

Appalachian Vision For over 45 years, our practice has proudly served Southwest Virginia with trusted, high-quality eye care. We were founded in Big Stone Gap, VA in 1979.

Our new name reflects our commitment to expanding access to exceptional vision care. Appalachian Vision has been providing eye care since the 1920's. We love this area and call it our home. Our mission





The doctors and staff of Appalachian Vision are dedicated health care professionals committed to providing quality comprehensive eye care services and eye wear to our patients in a professional, friendly and timely manner.

๐ŸŽƒ The Appalachian Vision team is getting into the Halloween spirit a little early! ๐Ÿ‘ปWe had so much fun dressing up today...
10/30/2025

๐ŸŽƒ The Appalachian Vision team is getting into the Halloween spirit a little early! ๐Ÿ‘ป
We had so much fun dressing up today โ€” wishing everyone a safe and spooky Halloween tomorrow! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ

๐Ÿˆ๐ŸŽ‰ Bowl Game Giveaway! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸˆScore big with Appalachian Vision! Get a comprehensive exam before 12/05/2025 at any of our off...
10/24/2025

๐Ÿˆ๐ŸŽ‰ Bowl Game Giveaway! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿˆ
Score big with Appalachian Vision! Get a comprehensive exam before 12/05/2025 at any of our officesโ€”Big Stone Gap, Pennington Gap, or Saint Paul, VAโ€”and youโ€™ll be entered to win 2 free tickets to a college bowl game of your choice (total value not to exceed $1,000).
๐Ÿ—“ Winner announced: 12/08/2025๏ฟฝ๐Ÿ“ Locations: Big Stone Gap โ€ข Pennington Gap โ€ข Saint Paul, VA๏ฟฝ๐Ÿ“ž Call: (866) 607-8149๏ฟฝ๐ŸŒ Schedule online: www.bottsandbotts.com
Donโ€™t miss your chance to see the action liveโ€”book your exam today! (See office for details.)

Comprehensive eye care for the whole family in Big Stone Gap, Pennington Gap, and St. Paul, VA.

๐ŸŽ‰ Happy National Bossโ€™s Day! ๐ŸŽ‰Today weโ€™re celebrating our amazing office manager, Ashley, who keeps Appalachian Vision r...
10/16/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ Happy National Bossโ€™s Day! ๐ŸŽ‰

Today weโ€™re celebrating our amazing office manager, Ashley, who keeps Appalachian Vision running smoothly every single day! ๐Ÿ‘“๐Ÿ’™

From juggling schedules and solving problems to keeping our team motivated and our patients smiling, Ashley truly does it all with grace, kindness, and a can-do attitude. Weโ€™re so thankful for your leadership, dedication, and heart for our team and community.
Youโ€™re the glue that holds it all together and we appreciate you more than words can say!

๐Ÿ‘‹ Big News from Appalachian Vision!Weโ€™re Growing Again at Appalachian Vision! Please join us in welcoming Dr. Conner Sel...
10/13/2025

๐Ÿ‘‹ Big News from Appalachian Vision!

Weโ€™re Growing Again at Appalachian Vision! Please join us in welcoming Dr. Conner Selecman, the newest member of our optometry team.
Originally from Saltville, VA, Dr. Conner earned his undergraduate degree from Emory & Henry College before completing his Doctor of Optometry at Southern College of Optometry in 2024. Dr. Conner has spent the last year building his career in optometry.

Heโ€™s excited to be joining our Saint Paul location soon, where heโ€™ll continue serving the people of Southwest Virginia.
Outside the exam room, youโ€™ll find him bouldering, golfing, fishing, or relaxing with family and friends.

๐Ÿ‘“ Welcome to the Appalachian Vision family, Dr. Conner!

10/10/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ BIG NEWS COMING MONDAY!
Something major is happening here at Appalachian Vision, and we canโ€™t wait to share it with you! ๐Ÿ‘€
Weโ€™ve been quietly working behind the scenes on something.
๐Ÿ’ก Stay tuned for the full reveal this Monday, October 13th!
โค๏ธ Like, share, and comment your guesses below!

We love hearing from our patients! Your trust and kind words mean the world to our team. Every review reminds us why we ...
10/10/2025

We love hearing from our patients!
Your trust and kind words mean the world to our team. Every review reminds us why we do what we do - providing compassionate, thorough, and quality eye care for our community. ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

If youโ€™ve had a great experience with us, weโ€™d love to hear from you too!
๐Ÿ‘‰ Leave us a Google Review and help others discover Appalachian Vision.

๐Ÿ”ฅ NEW PRODUCT ALERT! ๐Ÿ”ฅWeโ€™re excited to announce that Appalachian Vision is now carrying the Oakley Meta Vanguard Sunglas...
10/06/2025

๐Ÿ”ฅ NEW PRODUCT ALERT! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Weโ€™re excited to announce that Appalachian Vision is now carrying the Oakley Meta Vanguard Sunglasses โ€“ $499.00 ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ

These next-generation smart shades redefine performance eyewear with features like:
โœ… META AI Integration โ€” Syncs with Garmin devices & top fitness apps to track workouts and goals
๐Ÿ“ธ Hands-Free 12 MP Camera โ€” Capture epic 3K POV moments
๐ŸŽง Immersive Audio โ€” Open-ear speakers built right into the temples
๐ŸŒˆ PRIZMโ„ข Lens Technology โ€” Boosts contrast and clarity in any light or weather
๐Ÿ”‹ All-Day Battery Life โ€” 6 hours continuous audio, 9 hours daily use, plus 36 more from the case
๐Ÿ“ฑ Meta AI App โ€” Manage settings, share shots, and connect with your AI assistant

Available in 4 color options, selectable from our convenient dropdown box!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Pre-order yours today!
Follow this link to reserve your pair today: https://chipper-hotteok-55434e.netlify.app

09/23/2025

๐ŸŒŸ Appalachian Insurance Information ๐ŸŒŸ

We want to keep our patients informed about the insurance plans we currently accept and provide some important details about coverage and verification:

Currently Accepted Insurance Plans:

1. AARP โ€“ Commercial & Medicare
(Medical only, not vision)

2. Aetna โ€“ Commercial & Medicare
(Multiple plans โ€“ Insurance Dept. verifies participation)

3. Aetna Better Health โ€“ Medicaid & Medicare
(Medical & Vision)

4. Anthem BCBS โ€“ Commercial, Medicaid & Medicare
(Medical only, not vision)
(Medicaid Anthem billable only as secondary; primary coverage = self-pay)

5. Blue Cross Blue Shield โ€“ Commercial
(Multiple plans โ€“ Insurance Dept. verifies participation)

6. ChampVA โ€“ Commercial
(Medical only, not vision)

7. Cigna โ€“ Commercial
(Medical only, not vision; Multiple plans, verify participation)

8. Humana โ€“ Commercial & Medicare
(Medical only, not vision)

9. Medicare โ€“
(Medical only, not vision)

10. Molina โ€“ Medicare
(Medical only, not vision)

11. PACE โ€“ Medicaid & Medicare
(Medical & Vision)

12. Sentara Medicaid โ€“
(Medical & Vision)

13. Sentara Medicare โ€“
(Medical only)

14. Tricare โ€“
(Multiple plans โ€“ Insurance Dept. verifies participation)

15. UMWA โ€“ Medicare
(Medical & Vision)

16. United HC March Vision โ€“ Medicaid
(Medical & Vision)

17. United HC March Vision โ€“ Medicare
(Medical & Vision)

18. United Health Care โ€“ Commercial
(Multiple plans โ€“ Insurance Dept. verifies participation)

19. Medicaid (VMAP) โ€“ Cardinal Care Standard Medicaid
(Medical only)
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Important Notes:
โ€ข We are actively working on adding more commercial vision insurance plans to better serve our community.
โ€ข We accept many additional commercial secondary plans not listed above; our Insurance Department must verify participation before services.
โ€ข We do not accept out-of-state Medicaid.
โ€ข If you have more than one insurance, Medicaid will always be billed last.
For any questions about your coverage, please contact our Insurance Department for verification before your appointment.
Thank you for trusting Appalachian Vision with your eye care!

๐Ÿ‘“โœจ Appalachian Vision had a great time attending the UPIKE-KYCO 2025 Career Day!We enjoyed meeting the future leaders of...
09/23/2025

๐Ÿ‘“โœจ Appalachian Vision had a great time attending the UPIKE-KYCO 2025 Career Day!

We enjoyed meeting the future leaders of optometry and sharing more about what we do here at Appalachian Vision. Events like these remind us how bright the future of eye care is, and weโ€™re grateful to be a part of it. ๐Ÿ’™

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘“ We Have a Winner! ๐Ÿ‘“๐ŸŽ‰Congratulations to Sharon Powers!! You are the lucky winner of our FREE pair of magnetic eyewear ...
09/12/2025

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘“ We Have a Winner! ๐Ÿ‘“๐ŸŽ‰

Congratulations to Sharon Powers!! You are the lucky winner of our FREE pair of magnetic eyewear with removable polarized lenses! ๐Ÿ˜Žโœจ

Your prize includes:
โœ… Stylish magnetic frame
โœ… Removable polarized clip-on lens
โœ… Protective case for the glasses
โœ… Separate case for the clip-on lens
โœ… PLUS a FREE single vision prescription lens just for you!

Thank you to everyone who entered our giveaway!

๐Ÿ‘“Holiday Closing Notice ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธAll Appalachian Vision offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor ...
08/27/2025

๐Ÿ‘“Holiday Closing Notice ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

All Appalachian Vision offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.

We hope you enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday with your loved ones! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿคโค๏ธ

Our team will be back and ready to serve you during normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Thank you for choosing Appalachian Vision!

Address

606 Powell Avenue E
Big Stone Gap, VA
24219

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 5pm
Thursday 7:45am - 5pm

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