Vision Care Associates

Vision Care Associates Our mission is to offer all patients the highest quality care, services, and materials in a positive and compassionate environment.

We are a full-scope optometric practice. We diagnose and treat eye diseases such as: conjuctivitis (pink eye), glaucoma (high eye pressure), stabismus (eye turn), Amblyopia (lazy eye), and foreign body removal (metal in the eye). Dr. Hays and Dr. Eckroth specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of learning related vision problems. We have a veteran vision therapist on staff who facilitates the treatment of eye teaming and tracking problems. Dr. Hays and Dr. Eckroth also fit standard and speciality contact lenses (keratoconus, post-surgical, gas permeable, CRT). Our optical offers a full line of amazing frames and the highest quality lenses. No appointment is needed to pick-out glasses.

09/11/2025
We will be closed tomorrow, Sept. 1st for Labor Day to allow our staff a day of R&R. We will re-open Tuesday morning.
09/01/2025

We will be closed tomorrow, Sept. 1st for Labor Day to allow our staff a day of R&R. We will re-open Tuesday morning.

Have a safe and Happy 4th! Home of the Free because of the Brave!
07/05/2025

Have a safe and Happy 4th! Home of the Free because of the Brave!

June is all about bringing awareness to the importance of Children’s VISION. We start exams as early as 6 months and ann...
06/04/2025

June is all about bringing awareness to the importance of Children’s VISION. We start exams as early as 6 months and annually after that. We love seeing kiddos! 80% of learning involves our EYES.

👁️✨ June is Child Vision Awareness Month! ✨👁️

Healthy vision plays a vital role in a child’s development, learning, and success in and out of the classroom. Yet many children don’t even know they’re struggling—and parents may miss the signs.

🔎 Why it matters:
✅ Early detection can prevent long-term challenges
✅ Vision impacts reading, writing & social skills
✅ Healthy eyes = healthy development

This month is all about raising awareness and encouraging comprehensive eye exams—not just school screenings. Let’s give every child the clear vision they deserve. 💙

Learning related vision problems are often missed. A child can read the letters below; However, they will struggle with ...
03/22/2025

Learning related vision problems are often missed. A child can read the letters below; However, they will struggle with reading speed & comprehension. They will often times have reversals of letters and numbers or write up or down hill.

A comprehensive eye exam with a doctor that specializes in binocular vision and Pediatrics can identify these conditions. Vision Therapy can help! Call 253-564-9262 for an evaluation.

Our office is closed today. We will reopen on Tuesday.
02/17/2025

Our office is closed today. We will reopen on Tuesday.

Happy New Year from the VCA family! We are closed today and will reopen tomorrow. Check out the fun visual perceptual pi...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year from the VCA family! We are closed today and will reopen tomorrow. Check out the fun visual perceptual picture below. Can’t wait to SEE you in the New Year!

Our office will be closed 12/24-12/26 for Christmas. We wanted to give our amazing staff time off with their families. W...
12/24/2024

Our office will be closed 12/24-12/26 for Christmas. We wanted to give our amazing staff time off with their families. We will re-open Friday, 12/27 at 8:30. Merry Christmas!

Our office will be closed Thursday and Friday this week to allow our staff time with their families. Happy Thanksgiving!
11/28/2024

Our office will be closed Thursday and Friday this week to allow our staff time with their families. Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey remote workers? Are your eyes tired after staring at a screen all day? Are over the counter readers or Blue Light gl...
09/13/2024

Hey remote workers? Are your eyes tired after staring at a screen all day? Are over the counter readers or Blue Light glasses not cutting it?

Our Doctors can prescribe custom computer lenses with Blue Light protection for YOU. It’s time for an upgrade! Call for an appointment 253-564-9262.

We upgrade our entry lights thanks to our local electrician! We can SEE clearly now that the old lights are gone. 🕶
07/31/2024

We upgrade our entry lights thanks to our local electrician! We can SEE clearly now that the old lights are gone. 🕶

Address

8204 27t St W, University Place
Tacoma, WA
98466

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+12535649262

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