Family Vision Associates

03/25/2026

Spring is here! Whether you are headed out of town for spring break or staying local and hoping to enjoy some sunshine here in southwest Michigan-we have sunglasses for the whole family.

01/22/2026

Our phones are working intermittently. We have been trying to fix the issue and the process is ongoing. You can book appointments online at fva2020.com. You can also message us by responding to any text that we have sent to you.

01/19/2026

We’re closing at 4:00 pm today due to inclement weather. We want to give our staff extra time to get home safely. Be safe out there!

01/16/2026

We’re in the office, but our phones aren’t connecting! If you respond to a text we’ve sent you we can text you back through our EHR system. Sorry for this inconvenience, we are working on resolving this issue.

01/15/2026

Due to hazardous road conditions, we will be opening late Thursday, January 15th. Patients scheduled for the morning will be contacted to reschedule.

01/09/2026

Our phones and internet are having intermittent issues at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience, and trust us, we’re annoyed too! We are open until 5:00 pm today if you want to stop in to talk with us, we can also access our texting system. If you respond to a text we have sent you we will get back to you as soon as we can.

12/30/2025

We are back online and our phones are working!

2026 is fast approaching! Our office is open today (12/30) until 6:30 pm and tomorrow morning (12/31) from nine to noon. We will be closed tomorrow afternoon and all day New Year’s Day.

12/29/2025

The heavy winds blew too hard and our phone and internet system are down! We apologize for the inconvenience. We have access to our texting system, you can text by responding to a message from our system. We'll get back to you as soon as we can. Dr. Lower has a few available appointment spots tomorrow afternoon, you can book one on our online scheduling system at

At Family Vision Associates located in St. Joseph, Michigan, our dedicated staff is committed to serving you with quality and compassionate eye care.

12/23/2025

We will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We’ll be back in the office on Friday! You can check out available appointment dates and book an exam at fva2020.com.

12/22/2025

Great start to the week with a Christmas lunch and cookie exchange today!

12/18/2025

We are looking forward to the holidays! We’ll be closing at 5:00 pm Tuesday the 23rd and closed the 24th and 25th.

If you are still looking to get in before the end of the year we have a FEW appointment slots available-don’t hesitate to book.

You don’t need an appointment to order glasses. If you have an up to date prescription we are happy to accommodate!

Visit fva2020.com or call 269-983-2020 to schedule an appointment.

12/08/2025

Want to use your vision plan benefit for 2025, or use HSA/FSA funds this year? We have availability! These exam times are filling fast, so don’t hesitate to book. Call 269-983-2020 or visit fva2020.com.