We are a comprehensive eye care office serving the Antelope Valley and Ridgecrest communities. Ira Opatowsky, MD is an award-winning eye doctor with many years of experience helping patients see better, as well as treating their ocular ailments. The gift of sight is a precious one. We are committed to helping you preserve the health of your eyes throughout your lifetime.
AV Eye Care provides the latest in eye care services to our patients and has been voted AV's Best year after year since opening in 1999. Ophthalmology is the medical specialty that provides medical and surgical care for diseases of the eye and surrounding structures. In recent years, the field of ophthalmology has seen dramatic advances and AV Eye Care has been a leader in offering these services to our valued patients.
AV Eye Care provides the latest in eye care services to our patients and has been voted AV's Best year after year since opening in 1999. Ophthalmology is the medical specialty that provides medical and surgical care for diseases of the eye and surrounding structures. In recent years, the field of ophthalmology has seen dramatic advances and AV Eye Care has been a leader in offering these services to our valued patients.
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A cataract is the clouding of the lens inside the eye. This is a very common condition as we age and can lead to symptoms of blurred vision, glare, halos around lights and decreased brightness and color vision. Many people experience the feeling of looking through dirty glasses or a dirty windshield when cataracts become troublesome.
At AV Eye Care, we also have several affordable contact lens options to fit your budget. That means you can experience all of the benefits of wearing contact lenses without emptying your wallet. We also accept most insurance plans, including Blue Cross, Blue Shield, TriWest, GEHA, United Healthcare, VSP, MES and EyeMed.
Diabetic eye conditions are highly personal. Your plan of treatment will depend on the severity of your diabetes, how well the condition is managed, and the specific damage to your vision. It is not a one-size-fits-all plan of care. For mild cases of diabetic eye disease, medication is often administered.
I've been going there for 7 years and have always been treated with great care and respect. I've always had great experience getting an appointment and the staff very polite and knowledgeable. Did you know that changes in vision, or visible changes in the eye itself, can be an early warning sign of a serious condition?
The entire team at AV Eye Care is amazing. The customer service staff, finance coordinator, and the surgical team are all the BEST. I had a great experience with my cataract surgery and my eyesight is 20/20 hi-def.it is unbelievable! I wish all of my health-care providers were this good. Thank you Dr. O!
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Harold Smizer
Nov 04, 2021
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Koni Royval
Sep 29, 2021
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Rom my very first appt. To the post surgical follow p EVERYONE was kind,helpful and informative. Dr.Opatowski's surgical skills are top notch. Which is WHY we chose to not use the office covered by our Health pln and made the choice to obtain the very best care possible. A clean office and surgical center that is staffed by wonderful people. What else could I have needed? I do and have recommended this practice to all those who ask where I chose to care for my eyes.
Karl Alberto
Jun 03, 2021
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I had to take a family member for a follow up appointment after he was seen by this Dr. at AV hospital. The Dr. might be great and all, but the service here don’t. Appointment was scheduled and it took almost two hours for him to be seen.. he was told there were many other patients before him and he needed to wait, after an hour of waiting and arriving 15 min early.
Chely Monreal
Dec 26, 2020
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I had been going there for a few years, but their service and quality of frames for children has diminished completely. Very rude and mean personnel especially a woman in charge of Optics. I'm not taking my son there anymore because of her very rude and condescending attitude. He'd been waiting for a replacement frame from them for over a week when she said it'd only take a couple of days. This is the second pair that has broken from the same exact place, although they are still under warranty. Now, he can't see the board at school. I don't recommend anyone to go there. They act as if they are
Fas Movin
Nov 23, 2020
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I made an appointment with Dr. Opatowsky at Antelope Valley Eye Care to have my right eye examined for a cataract. He examined both eyes and we talked about the left eye as well, which needed lasered. My left eye had a cataract removed with a different doctor but my vision was still blurry. So, before leaving I made appointments for both eyes. A week later Dr. Opatowsky lasered my left eye to clear my vision at the Envision Surgery Center and the actual laser process took about 10 seconds. It was a miracle. I could see clearly and played golf the next day. I went back to the Envision Surgery Center
The Man
Nov 12, 2020
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In violation of ADA. Discriminates against the disabled by requiring masks to be worn even when informed of exclusion for breathing disabilities. Were informed before appt. VA and ADA complaint filed. Fine per occurrence is $75000. In their, staff, quasi legal opinion the NGO CDC overrides the federal law. Even public officials that design ordinance noted the exclusions of the ADA on masks, and weren't trite enough to presume they could override it. Next complaint with CA consumer affairs and bonding.
Debra Gaskill Avila
Aug 21, 2019
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Laurie Dame
Dec 15, 2018
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Dr Ira is very competent, professional and caring. I have seen him several times over the years. He is busy, and it can be hard to get in, but that shows how popular he is. It is sad to see reviews over what sounds like miss understandings with the staff. To me, what is most important is if you get competent, quality, medical care. ESPECIALLY when you are talking about your eye sight!
My first visit about 10 years ago was an emergency as I got glass in my eye. He made time for me that day, right away. He took care of my eye without any lasting problems.
A couple years ago I went to another local
My first visit about 10 years ago was an emergency as I got glass in my eye. He made time for me that day, right away. He took care of my eye without any lasting problems.
A couple years ago I went to another local
Laura Champieux
Sep 07, 2018
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Very disappointed with staff and appointments. Made an appointment over 2 months in advance. Asked for the last new patient appointment and was given 3:45pm. I was just called today and they wanted to confirm I was coming in on Monday at 9:45am. I said no my appointment is 3:45pm since I work an hour away from my home I can't take off the entire day for an eye appointment. They would not help me and said this was my appointment time. I cancelled and told them they are horrible to do this to a patient that has waited 2 months so see a physician.
Kimberly Maevers
Jul 30, 2014
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Fabulous surgeon! The entire team at AV Eye Care is amazing. The customer service staff, finance coordinator, and the surgical team are all the BEST. I had a great experience with my cataract surgery and my eyesight is 20/20 hi-def...it is unbelievable!!! I wish all of my health-care providers were this good.
Thank you Dr. O!
Thank you Dr. O!