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Northern Lights Eye Care

2.4 (54 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

Services - Northern Lights Eye Care

Eye exams

Eye testing and diagnosis

Eyewear fitting

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Laser vision correction

Retinal imaging

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Richard N.

The entire family has been coming here since I've been in Alaska. We see Dr. Stralka mostly and he's semi-retired but we request him. Dr. Huff is acquiring the clients and a lady Dr. Becker too. We've never had a reason to switch, lucky me and my youngest daughter, we both have 20/15 vision. They hook her up with contacts, me I just get glasses. Judy gets contacts along with the oldest. I get contacts if I'm going to a warm location like Hawaii so I can snorkel and swim glasses-free. For me I like glasses, I have slightly sharper vision with glasses. The women love contacts and insurance picks up most of the tab anyway for us. They make sure you're fitted well here. He's got some high end prescription ski goggles and sells a lot of top line frames and Maui Jim Sunglasses. They all do a very good job here.

Cara H.

Came on a Saturday. Seen at my appointment time without delay. I never felt rushed. Everybody was very professional. I enjoyed my visit. Felt like I was in a spa. I received my prescription sunglasses as promised. They have the best Maui Jim frames in all of Alaska. Just a note on Maui Jim lenses...they're not covered by insurance but they're the best.

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1 year ago

Terrible Front desk is a joke....phone system stinks and waiting area dirty. Lack of care in fitting

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2 years ago

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7 years ago

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5 years ago

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Every bad service they lost my rx. For glasses now I have to get a new rx from my eye Dr I sure will not be going there

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Got me in very quickly and the place is quite and Clean. Doc super nice . Staff amazing , my Daughter loved the glasses she picked out

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6 years ago

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6 years ago

Never had good service here. Did terrible job on my glasses, no refunds and don't keep their word

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9 years ago

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9 years ago

Exceptional service from the front desk. Friendly atmosphere and great product variety. Highly recommended!

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7 years ago

DONT GO TO THIS PLACE! Very rude sales people the worse attitude, they should be doing something else instead of dealing with the public.

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11 years ago

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9 years ago

Dr. Ashley Kettler is great! She answered all my questions and created an open and caring environment.

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13 years ago

Used to be good. But all things come to an end. Glad I don't have to go here anymore. Overpriced, and not very helpful if you move.

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Stralka for the 3 1/2 years my family was stationed in Anchorage.

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4.9(17 reviews)
0.2 mi
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Val, and her shop, are the best. I've gotten glasses from her in the past and have ALWAYS been…read moresuper happy with not only the frames but also the service. I got a new prescription and couldn't decide whether to just get new lenses or new frames, instead I ended up getting both. Val has a great eye, she picked some beautiful frames and when it was all said and done I came away with 4 new frames and I had new lenses put in 2 existing frames I had gotten from her previously. Not only do I know that, at least in Anchorage, my frames are one of a kind but I also feel like a million bucks. I can't thank Val enough for her expertise, her great selection but, more than all that, her kindness. Check out Eyestyles, you won't be disappointed.

I've know Val the propietor of Eyestyles for quite a few years now and went to her not only as a…read morefriend but as a customer a few weeks back. I've visited her shop over the years and for the life of me, I don't know why Ive never gotten my glasses from her!! Val has a keen eye for style, face shapes, and color. She has an amazing choice of frames to choose from and they're not the kind you find at local retail chains. Val always has a big smile and will make you feel comfortable the minute you walk in the door. Be sure to call to make an appointment ahead of time, you will get her undivided attention. I love supporting small businesses and will not be getting my glasses anywhere else from now on! Highly recommend Eyestyles!!

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5.0(9 reviews)
1.8 mi

If you don't have time to read this whole review, just remember this: go to Ursa over any other…read moreeyeglass store. They genuinely care, they go above and beyond to make sure you leave happy, and if you're a dog lover, you'll adore their sweet shop pup, Juniper. You won't regret visiting! Now for the backstory: This morning, my glasses broke in half on one side. With my horrendous eyesight, I literally cannot function without glasses. I'm visiting from out of state and, of course, I forgot to pack my backup pair. Total nightmare. I almost went to LensCrafters since I know they do repairs, but I decided last-minute to support local and try Ursa because of their great reviews. BEST. DECISION. EVER. The moment I walked in, I was greeted by Juniper, their adorable four-legged mascot, and instantly felt at ease. Nancy, Julie, and Jamie were all incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming. They somehow managed to find a pair of donated designer frames that perfectly fit my existing lenses. Julie even said it's almost unheard of for that to happen--but lucky me, it did! The new frames were gorgeous (and easily three times more expensive than the online pair I had before), and I walked out not just with "fixed" glasses but with a major upgrade. The customer service was absolutely phenomenal, Juniper stole my heart, and the cherry on top was leaving with a beautiful pair of frames that I never would've expected to get that day--especially for free. I've been wearing glasses for over 20 years and have been to countless optical shops, but Ursa blows them all out of the water. They turned what could have been a catastrophic situation into a positive, even memorable experience. My biggest lesson: never travel without a backup pair--but if you do and you're anywhere near Ursa, you'll be in the best hands possible. Thank you, Ursa, Nancy, Julie, Jamie, and of course, Juniper!

Had eye appointment and was pleased. Quiet, efficient and functional. Didn't have to get eyes…read moredilated as doc stated he could easily see they were healthy. Large selection of frames.

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2.8(51 reviews)
1.7 mi
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I came to Anchorage in 1979. I went to Alaska Eye Care Center when they first opened. Back then…read morethey were the chic place to go, now, all the original founding doctors are gone, replaced by money hungry grubbers. Gone are the carpeted floors and quiet, spacious exam rooms where the doctors took time to LISTEN to you took the time to answer questions and just plain worked with you. The assistants were all polite and all the assistant pre-doc exam rooms were dark, quiet and private. Now it's a Walmart conveyor belt shakedown business. A bunch of women who, being foreigners, tell you what to do, and when you attempt to explain something, they look at you with glazed eyes, giggle, and ignore you to get the pre-exam done as quickly as possible. The doctors' exam room are small, harsh cubicles with no warmth at all, the doctor who dealt with me machine-gunning questions getting the exam done in as short time as he could, his schedule marked out in 30-minute blocks. The sales associates want to rush you through to buy something, and when you think about making a decision they huff openly being impatient. The one assigned to me was openly rude. I got my prescription and left. Sadly, Alaska Eyecare Centers have fallen far indeed since Dr. Diane Thanephon and they others where there. Sad.

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