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Your Trusted Optometrist in Gardendale, AL
Southern Focus Vision Center is a trusted optometry practice serving Gardendale, AL, and surrounding areas. Our team of experienced optometrists, led by Dr. Dorrine Goldschmidt, is dedicated to providing advanced vision care in a professional and comfortable environment. We specialize in comprehensive eye exams, personalized contact lens fittings, and cutting-edge solutions like Neurolens technology to address headaches and eye strain.Our commitment to patient satisfaction includes helping clients navigate insurance coverage and offering a wide selection of eyewear. With over 17 years of service, we prioritize personalized care, ensuring each patient receives tailored solutions for optimal visual performance and eye health.
Services
Eye Exams
Contact Lenses
Eyewear
Neurolens
Pediatric Eye Exams
Computer Vision Treatment
Myopia Control
Ortho-K
Dry Eye Syndrome
Sports Eyewear
Highlights and features
- We offer over 17 years of experience in optometric care.
- Our team provides personalized contact lens evaluations tailored to your lifestyle.
- We utilize advanced technology like Neurolens for headache and eye strain relief.
- Our staff helps patients understand insurance coverage and financial options.
- We maintain a commitment to community-focused, patient-first care.
Services
Eye Exams
Our comprehensive eye exams assess visual acuity, eye health, and functional vision. Using advanced diagnostic tools, we detect vision impairments, eye diseases, and systemic health issues. Patients receive personalized recommendations for corrective lenses or treatments to ensure optimal vision clarity and comfort.
Contact Lenses
We offer customized contact lens evaluations for comfort and clarity. Our team matches lenses to individual prescriptions, eye shapes, and lifestyles, including options for astigmatism, presbyopia, and dry eyes. Proper fitting ensures safe, all-day comfort and clear vision.
Neurolens
Neurolens technology corrects eye misalignment causing headaches, dizziness, and eye strain. Using contoured prism lenses, we restore natural eye coordination for digital device users and those with visual discomfort. A specialized test determines precise lens prescriptions for lasting relief.
Ortho-K
Ortho-K uses custom overnight lenses to temporarily reshape the cornea, eliminating daytime reliance on glasses or contacts. This non-surgical solution benefits active individuals and children with progressing myopia, offering clear vision and slowed nearsightedness development.
Pediatric Eye Exams
We specialize in children's eye health, detecting developmental issues like amblyopia and focusing disorders. Early exams ensure proper visual skills for learning, with child-friendly testing methods and family-centered guidance for long-term eye health.
People
Dr. Dorrine Goldschmidt
Optometrist
Dr. Goldschmidt graduated from the University of Alabama School of Optometry in 1992. She specializes in Ortho-K, myopia control, and Neurolens technology, combining 17+ years of local practice with a passion for community education and advanced vision solutions.
Dr. Anne Garrison Meighen
Optometrist
With 30+ years of Alabama-based experience, Dr. Meighen focuses on primary care optometry. Her background includes international eye care missions and volunteer work on community vision vans, emphasizing comprehensive care and patient education for all ages.
Questions
What services does Southern Focus Vision Center offer?
We provide eye exams, contact lens fittings, eyewear, Neurolens therapy, Ortho-K, pediatric exams, and treatments for dry eye, computer vision syndrome, and myopia control.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients. Schedule an appointment online or by phone for comprehensive eye care tailored to your needs.
What is Neurolens technology?
Neurolens uses contoured prism lenses to correct eye misalignment, relieving symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and eye strain caused by digital device use or visual fatigue.
Are eye exams covered by insurance?
Our staff assists with insurance verification and financial options. Coverage varies by provider, but we help maximize benefits for exams, lenses, and treatments.
Do you handle eye emergencies?
Yes, we treat urgent issues like red/pink eye, foreign objects, and sudden vision changes. Contact us immediately for prompt care.
