Michael W. Schwartz, O.D.

Take a good look at us

If you need eyecare, you’ve not only come to the right place, you’ve come to a great place! The optometry practice of Dr. Michael Schwartz offers comprehensive care, in a friendly, professional setting.

We emphasize personal service – making sure your eye exam is thorough and takes into account your visual needs.
We perform or provide:

• Eye and eyesight examinations for adults and children
• Contact lenses (rigid and soft)
• Eyeglasses
• Examinations prior to LASIK surgery
• LASIK follow-up services
• Magnifiers
• Treatment of external eye diseases and glaucoma
• Minor surgical procedures such as foreign body removal
• We also fix eyeglasses!

MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, O.D.

Dr. Schwartz graduated from the University of California School of Optometry in 1979 and established a private practice in Grants Pass that very same year. In his over 36 years as an optometrist, he has helped thousands and thousands of local residents. Prior to becoming an optometrist, Dr. Schwartz and his family spent nine years in the San Francisco Bay area, while he completed college and his military service (Navy: Assigned to Naval Air Station, Alameda, CA. Worked as an aviation electrician on H-3 helicopters).

Dr. Schwartz works full time, but when not working he enjoys traveling, home projects (including working on his 1979 Corvette). In 2005, he earned his pilot’s license and rents a Cessna 172 to fly around the area with family and friends. Dr. Schwartz is also very connected with his church, volunteering to assist in leadership and teaching.

High tech meets high touch

With experienced personnel, plus traditional eye care methods and modern eye exam equipment, Michael Schwartz eye care has never been better. Our team takes the time to make sure that both your vision and your eye health needs are taken into account: There are no “assembly line” or cookie cutter solutions. Each patient is unique with unique needs.

LINDA

Linda has been our front office assistant for ten years. Her hobbies include gardening and singing. She has two daughters and really, really cute grandchildren.

DEBBIE

Debbie is our ever-smiling optician. She has seventeen year’s experience in the optometric field, and works at our office full-time. She completed formal training as an Optical Technician at the San Diego College of Medical and Dental Assistants. Debbie’s pastimes include her family, coaching girl’s basketball, and teaching at her church.

PAULA

Paula, our newest team member, brings 40 years of customer service, smiles, and laughter into the office. Her passions are the LOVE of God, family, neighbor, the great outdoors, animals, and music.

Our vision for eyecare

In the last decade, exciting new and precise diagnostic equipment has come to market. We make full use of these systems to provide the best care for your eyes.

• NIDEK digital refraction system for extra-accurate eyeglass prescriptions
• KOWA digital camera creates photos of your eye’s interior. We store these photos for future reference.
• Zeiss Cirrus Optical Coherence Tomographer gives highly-detailed views and measurements of eye details. Essential for evaluating glaucoma, macular degeneration, and plaquenil therapy.
• Haag-Streit digital slit lamp camera for external eye evaluation
• Haag-Streit visual field analyzer for testing and analysis of peripheral vision

In addition, we carry a full stock of diagnostic contact lenses, eyeglass frames, and eyeglass repair parts and equipment.

Payment

Our office accepts most forms of insurance, including AllCare Health, Pacific Source, Blue Cross, MODA, Oregon Health Plan, Visual Service Plan, and many others. Co-payments can be made with cash, personal checks, debit card, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express.

See these links to learn more about eyecare

EyeGlass Guide
Use this Guide to help you better understand the many lens choices available. This on-line tool will guide you through a series of questions about you, your lifestyle and your specific eyewear needs. At the end, you’ll receive eyewear suggestions specifically tailored to your needs. EyeGlass Guide is brought to you by Transitions.

Photochromic Demonstrations
View a demonstration of Transitions photochromic technology. See how lenses darken and lighten to provide continual visual comfort and protection. Demonstrations brought to you by Transitions.

INFORMational sheets

These handy reference sheets offer information about a wide range of eyecare-related topics. Feel free to read online or download and print.

Cataracts

Diabetes and Your Eyes

Glaucoma

Macular Degeneration

Ocular Allergy

Ten Ways to Preserve Your Vision

Ultraviolet Light and Your Eyes

Michael W. Schwartz, O.D.
853 NE A Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526

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