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49 Years
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Emergency
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Comprehensive Eye Care in Anchorage, AK
Nova Eye Care has been a trusted provider of comprehensive eye care services in Alaska for over 40 years. Founded in 1977 by Dr. Thomas Roselius and acquired by Dr. Nhan Tran in 2012, our practice combines decades of clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver personalized vision solutions. We specialize in comprehensive eye exams, medical eye care, and advanced dry eye treatments, including the first IPL technology in Alaska. Our team prioritizes patient education, preventive care, and compassionate service, ensuring every individual receives tailored attention. With a focus on community well-being, we offer urgent eye care services to avoid ER visits and provide ongoing support for chronic conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration.Our commitment to excellence extends to optical services, featuring a wide selection of eyewear and contact lens fittings. Backed by 24 years of clinical experience, Dr. Tran and her team maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering a welcoming environment where patients feel valued. We guarantee transparent communication, ethical practices, and continuous investment in innovative treatments to maintain optimal eye health for all Alaskans.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exam
Dry Eye Treatment
Urgent Eye Care
Contact Lens Fitting
Medical Eye Exams
Glaucoma Screening
Macular Degeneration Care
Cataract Evaluation
Diabetic Retinopathy Assessment
Eyewear Selection
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined clinical experience in optometric care.
- Our practice provides Alaska's first IPL technology for dry eye treatment.
- We guarantee personalized medical counseling for individual eye health needs.
- Our team maintains rigorous continuing education in ocular disease management.
- We deliver urgent eye care services to prevent unnecessary ER visits.
What people say
Kind and welcoming
Best eye clinic
Improved vision
Compassionate care
Clean and tidy
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exam
Our comprehensive eye exams assess visual acuity, detect ocular diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration, and evaluate systemic health indicators through ocular analysis. Using advanced diagnostic tools, we identify early signs of diabetes, hypertension, and retinal abnormalities while ensuring optimal vision correction for glasses or contact lenses. The exam includes binocular vision testing to assess eye coordination and focusing ability.
Dry Eye Treatment
We specialize in advanced dry eye management using IPL technology, LipiFlow thermal pulsation, and Prokera amniotic membrane treatments. Our personalized protocols address meibomian gland dysfunction, ocular inflammation, and tear film instability through combined technological and pharmaceutical interventions. Treatment plans incorporate lifestyle modifications and prescription therapies for chronic dry eye conditions caused by environmental factors or systemic diseases.
Urgent Eye Care
Our urgent eye care addresses acute conditions like chemical burns, foreign object removal, sudden vision loss, and severe ocular infections. We provide immediate diagnostic imaging and intervention for traumatic injuries, retinal detachments, and acute glaucoma attacks. The service operates during regular business hours to prevent unnecessary ER visits while maintaining collaboration with local hospitals for complex cases.
Contact Lens Fitting
We conduct specialized contact lens evaluations to determine optimal fit, material, and prescription for various corneal shapes and ocular conditions. The process includes tear film analysis, corneal topography, and trial lens assessments to ensure comfort and visual clarity. Our services accommodate complex prescriptions for astigmatism, presbyopia, and post-surgical patients requiring specialty lens designs.
Medical Eye Exams
These exams focus on diagnosing and managing eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma through detailed imaging and functional testing. We employ optical coherence tomography, visual field analyzers, and retinal photography to monitor disease progression. Treatment plans integrate pharmaceutical management, surgical referrals, and lifestyle modifications to preserve vision in chronic ocular conditions.
People
Dr. Nhan Tran
Doctor of Optometry
Dr. Tran has practiced optometry since 1998, specializing in ocular disease management and dry eye treatment. She earned her optometry degree from Southern California College of Optometry and completed residencies in ocular diseases. As founder of Alaska's first Dry Eye Center of Excellence, she combines clinical expertise with personal experience managing chronic dry eye conditions.
Linda Heafer
Office Manager & Lead Optician
Linda has served as lead optician since the 1990s, specializing in eyewear styling and dry eye treatment technology. Certified by the American Board of Opticianry, she assists patients with lens selection and performs LipiFlow treatments. Her extensive experience ensures personalized optical solutions and technical expertise in vision correction.
Emma
Optical Assistant
Emma provides optical assistance while pursuing her opticianry certification. Born and raised in Anchorage, she offers local perspective in eyewear selection and patient education. Her focus on customer service ensures patients receive thorough guidance during lens and frame selection processes.
Danielle
Lead Patient Care Technician
Danielle performs comprehensive diagnostic testing for ocular disease management. With clinical expertise in retinal imaging and visual field analysis, she supports accurate diagnosis and treatment monitoring. Her patient-centered approach ensures comfort during technical procedures while maintaining strict diagnostic standards.
Questions
What services does Nova Eye Care offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, medical eye disease management, urgent eye care, dry eye treatments, contact lens fittings, and optical services with designer eyewear selection.
How can I schedule an urgent eye exam?
Call us directly at (907) 274-7825 during business hours for immediate assistance with eye emergencies like sudden vision loss or foreign object injuries.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most vision and medical insurance plans. Contact our office for specific coverage verification and billing inquiries.
What dry eye treatments are available?
Our treatments include IPL therapy, LipiFlow, Prokera membranes, and prescription medications. Each plan is customized based on diagnostic findings and patient needs.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Currently, we operate Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM-5 PM, Friday 8:30 AM-4 PM, with no weekend hours available.
Reviews (5)
Raya Aquino
Jan 16, 2022
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If you want to get the best eye care and client service, go to Nova Eye Care. Got my glasses here and was evaluated by Dr. Tran. She was friendly, made you feel comfortable and was detailed in her evaluation. Other staff assisted me with the lens specifications making sure I get what I needed without spending too much. Soon as I got my glasses, I was able to see better and lens was comfortable. I accidentally broke it twice and they were more than happy to fix it for you free of charge. They even fixed my other pair of wonky glasses even if I didnt buy it there. Hands down best eye clinic!
Crystal Kingdom
Jul 17, 2021
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I've been coming here for several years and have always had an amazing experience but last eye exam she recommended I get the blue light filter and I did and it's LIFE CHANGING! I can see better at night, I can see better with lights coming at me at night, it even improves my daytime vision not to mention my call of duty gaming has been better! Get a blue light filter! It'll better your life!
Marisa
Jun 04, 2021
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Dr. Tran and her staff are awesome!! I was a new patient and had a great experience. She is professional, and makes sure your prescription and contact lenses are a 100% comfortable fit.
Geewon A.
Feb 26, 2021
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I called several Optical stores including all of other offices that I have used before. Even though, I was their past client, it was hard to get an appointment. When I called this place, I feel "welcome" . I had consultation with Dr. Tran and she is nice. Entire staff are friendly and very clean and a lot of selections. Love this place.
Ron Z.
Jan 29, 2021
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I went to several Optical stores looking for different frames to replace my broken ones. I walked into Nova and was immediately greeted by an extremely welcoming, helpful staff. There was no pressure and for a smaller showroom, I was surprised at the variety of frames on display. There was even a sale display that had a variety of high end frames for 50-75% off. The staff was more than helpful taking insurance info and willing to save a second pair of frames for several months so that I could take advantage of an insurance deductible in the future. I don't normally take the time to write
