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Whether you need a routine vision test or more specialized care, the UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Optical Shop (located on campus) is here for you and all of your eye care needs. When you visit our shop, situated on the first floor of the UC Irvine Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, you can rest assured that you are in good hands. Our optometrists give your eyes a thorough examination and treat any vision problems you may be experiencing. Our opticians work with you to select frames that fit and flatter your face. They also help you find the type of contact lenses that work best for you. If you have underlying medical conditions that affect your vision, we have board-certified, world-renowned ophthalmologists on site able to treat eye problems ranging from mild myopia to rare ocular and retinal disorders. To make an appointment, call 949-824-7690 Fax: 949-824-8850 For specific questions, email us at gheios@uci.edu Hours of operation:
General eye exam appointments For general eye exams, please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment. This allows time for you to complete your paperwork and pretesting procedures. Your general eye exam will include refraction to complete an eye glasses prescription and dilation to complete your ocular health check. Please bring all of your current glasses. A regular eye exam takes about 30 minutes. Contact lens appointments For contact lens appointments, please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment. Be sure to wear your contact lenses to the exam and bring in the parameters of your contact lenses. If you are new to contact lenses, we have a specialist to help you learn how to handle, clean and care for them. They will also train you on insertion and removal. If you are a new contact lens patient, your appointment will last approximately one hour. The friendly and caring staff at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Optical Shop is experienced in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the eye and vision. When vision problems are a symptom of a more serious eye condition, we have some of the world's best ophthalmologists on site at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, with access to the latest diagnostic testing instruments. Frames and lenses We carry a wide selection of frames at a range of prices to fit your budget. Minor adjustments and repairs are free. Insurance
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Please talk to our optical staff for more information on the warranties we offer. The Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Optical Shop offers a full range of eye and vision care services to address all of your needs. Services we offer include:
The eye and vision care experts at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Optical Shop treat a wide range of conditions affecting the eyes, including:
We have a broad selection of eyewear to choose from and we carry all major brands, including:
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute optometrists are experienced in vision testing and fitting patients with eyeglasses and contacts. They are also able to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the eyes, and can quickly refer more complicated cases to our team of highly-trained ophthalmologists. Call 949-824-7690 to book an appointment with one of our optometrists: Liegler, OD, or Joseph Bui, OD. Our staff of board-certified opticians include: Patrisha Elbeck, ABO, NCLEC – Optical Shop Manager; Christy Nguyen, ABO, NCLEC; Sayeh Taghiphour, ABO. They are able to advise you on various types of lenses, and assist you to select and fit frames and contact lenses. If you have underlying conditions that affect your vision, the UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute has board-certified ophthalmologists on site, able to treat eye problems ranging from mild myopia to rare ocular and retinal disorders. |
