Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Optometrist in Villa Park, CA
Villa Park Optometry has been dedicated to providing exceptional optometric care to the Villa Park community since 1974. Our practice combines personalized service with advanced diagnostic technology to address a wide range of vision needs, from routine eye exams to specialized treatments for dry eye and hard-to-fit contact lenses. Our team prioritizes patient education, ensuring clients understand their eye health and treatment options.We maintain a concierge-level approach, offering flexible scheduling and assistance with insurance coverage to enhance accessibility. Located in the Villa Park Town Center, our office serves residents of Villa Park, East Orange, and Orange Park Acres with convenience and professionalism. Our commitment to staying at the forefront of optometric advancements ensures patients receive the most effective, up-to-date care available.
Services
Eye Exams
Contact Lenses
Dry Eye Treatment
LASIK Consultations
Vision Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience serving Villa Park residents.
- Our team offers personalized care with a concierge-level approach.
- We provide advanced treatments like TearCare for dry eye management.
- Our office is conveniently located in the Villa Park Town Center.
- We conduct thorough eye exams with patient education as a priority.
What people say
Best optometrist in the area
Friendly staff
Thorough eye exams
Good location
Good parking
Services
Eye Exams
Our comprehensive eye exams analyze eye health and vision function through patient history reviews, vision tests, and eye health evaluations. We identify conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration while ensuring accurate prescriptions for glasses or contact lenses. Our optometrists discuss additional testing if eye diseases require specialized treatment.
Dry Eye Treatment
We specialize in advanced dry eye solutions including TearCare thermal therapy for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. This in-office procedure applies targeted heat to restore gland function and alleviate symptoms like burning, redness, and blurred vision. Our treatments address evaporative dry eye's root causes rather than temporary relief through artificial tears.
Contact Lenses
We offer comprehensive contact lens consultations including rigid gas permeable, toric, and multifocal lenses for conditions like astigmatism and presbyopia. Our specialists address hard-to-fit cases through customized solutions while ensuring comfort and visual clarity. We also provide pre- and post-operative care for LASIK patients.
Vision Therapy
Our vision therapy programs improve eye coordination, focusing, and visual processing through customized exercises. This treatment benefits patients with binocular vision disorders, sports vision enhancement needs, or visual rehabilitation following neurological conditions. Sessions combine in-office training with home practice routines.
Ortho-K
Orthokeratology uses specially designed contact lenses worn overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea. This non-surgical treatment corrects myopia and astigmatism while you sleep, providing clear vision during waking hours without glasses or contacts. We monitor corneal changes through follow-up evaluations to ensure optimal results.
People
Dr. Steven Downs
Optometrist
Dr. Downs leads Villa Park Optometry with over 40 years of experience in comprehensive eye care. He emphasizes personalized patient education and stays current with optometric advancements to provide evidence-based treatments. His practice philosophy focuses on building long-term patient relationships through attentive care.
Dr. James Furcolow
Optometrist
Dr. Furcolow specializes in dry eye management and hard-to-fit contact lens fittings. He conducts thorough eye exams with extensive testing to maintain ocular health and addresses complex vision correction needs. Patients praise his detailed approach and ability to explain technical information clearly.
Questions
What services does Villa Park Optometry offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, dry eye treatment, LASIK consultations, vision therapy, and eyewear selection. Our specialists handle complex cases like hard-to-fit contact lenses and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients and offer online appointment booking. Our New Patient Center provides all necessary forms and information to streamline your first visit to our Villa Park office.
What dry eye treatments are available?
We offer TearCare thermal therapy for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, medicated eye drops, and punctal occlusion procedures. Our specialists create personalized treatment plans to address evaporative dry eye's underlying causes rather than temporary symptom relief.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Our regular hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-5:30pm, Friday 9am-5pm. We're closed Saturdays and Sundays. We make every effort to accommodate busy schedules during our operating hours.
Do you work with vision insurance providers?
Our staff assists with understanding vision insurance coverage and maximizing benefits. We help patients explore financial alternatives to ensure access to necessary eye care services.
What makes your practice unique?
We combine 50+ years of experience with advanced technology and personalized care. Our concierge-level service includes patient education, flexible scheduling, and specialized treatments like TearCare that few Orange County practices offer.
Reviews (4)
Misti B.
Dec 22, 2021
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My husband came here first and had nothing but praise for Dr. Downs and his staff, so I made a call to see if they would perform snd eye exam on my 10 year old son who was experiencing frequent headaches and difficulty seeing the whiteboard at school in certain situations - and they could! They made the experience fun and interesting for him and he felt comfortable the whole time. Dr. Downs took his time, asked both me and my son loads of questions, and he took the time to make us feel comfortable. Dr. Downs is so nice! He performed several tests and made little adjustments so my son could see
Libby F.
Dec 20, 2021
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I was referred to Dr.Downs recently & I am SO grateful I did. I have a very complex corneal issue. I needed to start wearing scleral lenses last September that I had made at UCLA Stein Eye. Unfortunately due to illegal mandates, UCLA has refused to continue my care this past year. Between the medical trauma I've experienced with other drs & the issues with my eyes, I didn't have much hope. That all changed completely after just my 1st visit. Dr.Downs is a good human, not just a good optometrist. He actually cares about his patients, you can feel the difference just by talking
Jim M.
Nov 13, 2021
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Super nice staff and doctor. Very thorough exam; explained things in an easy-to-understand way. Also a very good selection of frames.
Tracey P.
Nov 12, 2021
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Just completed my annual eye exam and as always it was just wonderful. Dr. Downs, Karen and Suzanne are so kind and helpful. I even had my mom switch to Dr. Downs and she could not be happier. Best eye doctor around! Thank you for all that you do! Looking forward to my next visit :)
