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get your eyes checked.

get your eyes checked.

get your eyes checked.

get your eyes checked.

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Located in the heart of Portland State's urban campus, compassionate eye care meets exceptional service. Serving the greater Portland area, we provide comprehensive eye exams and a range of premium eyewear for patients of all ages.

Services

Dr. Aker, a licensed Doctor of Optometry with nearly 20 years of experience, is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care. He offers comprehensive eye exams for patients of all ages, contact lens fittings at all levels of complexity, co-management of eye surgeries such as cataract and LASIK, and skilled treatment for ocular injuries and emergencies.

  • Eye exams
    • Routine
    • Contact lens
    • Pediatric
    • Diabetic
    • Emergency & eye infections
  • Evaluations (pre and post-operation)
    • Glaucoma
    • LASIK
    • Macular degeneration
    • Cataracts

Insurance

At Visualeyes,we strive to make your eye care experience as seamless as possible by accepting most major insurance carriers. Here’s a list of insurance plans we commonly work with to keep your eye care hassle-free:

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed Vision
  • Pacific Source
  • United Healthcare
  • Spectera Vision
  • VSP

Don’t see your plan? Don’t worry–our friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to help you determine if we accept your insurance and assist with any coverage questions you may have.

From scheduling to walk-in and then experience in the exam room, Visualeyes made me feel welcome and cared for. More than just a 'clinic'. Definitely recommend for eye care, needs and services!

Dr. Aker is great at explaining everything, they got me in quickly and took no shortcut finding what worked for me. Will not be going elsewhere. Front office staff were very helpful and nice as well. Also make dealing with insurance as easy as possible.

This is a wonderful, small clinic. I highly recommend. They feature local Portland glasses, were co-founded by a PSU grad, and do their best to offer low prices for college students.

Every person from start to finish were knowledgeable and friendly. Dr. Aker was very professional in a way that made you feel like this was a human experience rather than a medical experience. This was not lost on me and greatly appreciated this style of visit. This will be the team I continue my eye care with and will recommend to others.

I’ve been a patient with Visualeyes for almost 10 years. The team is efficient and takes into consideration any needs or concerns while being solution-focused. I appreciate the text message reminders for appointments or when ordering contact lenses. Dr. Andrew Aker is knowledgeable, personable, and makes sure to provide the best service possible. Highly recommend Visualeyes for anyone that wants a quality optometrist.

Best service and we appreciate the time and care they take with every visit. Dr. Aker explains every step and advises of any concerns. We moved away and came back to Portland and instantly returned to this office. Can't say enjoy good things about this place.

I've been going to Visualeyes for years and really love Dr. Aker and his staff. Not only are they kind, knowledgeable, and accommodating when it comes to providing services that fit within you budget (like a student discount, for example), they also have a great selection of frames and are genuinely nice to be around. I had never enjoyed my annual eye exam until moving to Portland and benefitting from their services, and I can honestly say that I look forward to going every year!

I love going here to get my eyes checked! It's cheap for exams, and even cheaper for students! There's a huge selection of glasses to choose from, and they can also order glasses if you have a preference of your own. Dr. Aker is totally awesome!!

This is such a FUN eye clinic. I love the modern décor with silly cartoon toys all over the place and that it's conveniently located right in the heart of PSU on the max line. Dr. Aker and the whole staff at Visualeyes are great. Very helpful and never pushy. Dr. Aker is engaging and I appreciate that he takes the time to explain what all the tests are for. You can tell that he really cares about his practice and his patients.

The doctor and his staff are personable and professional. Very knowledgeable in their field with TONS of on-trend options for frames. They accept my VSP Insurance which really helped with the cost of the services they provide. Keep up the great work Visualeyes Team!

This place is great! I’m 19 and this was my first time being in charge of my eye care completely on my own and they made it a really great experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful when it came to insurance/coverage questions and was very patient with me. Doctor Aker was super friendly and made the experience very comfortable and explained my prescription to me in a way that I could actually understand, which I have never had from an optometrist before. Highly recommend!

Was so glad I found these folks! It’s a convenient location, booking the appointment could not have been easier, front office staff was friendly and accommodating. My appointment with Dr Akers was right on schedule and Dr could not have been any more personable and professional - he’s one of the good guys. This is a first class outfit they got here.

Scheduling an appointment online was easy and convenient. Dr Aker was very kind, easy to talk to, and explained everything clearly. Ehsan picked out a bunch of glasses for me to try on and was so patient while I decided on my first pair of glasses. Very happy with the care that I received!

Referred through the Portland VA.
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE!!!
Dr. Aker performed the most thorough eye exam I have experienced, while explaining the entire process.
At no point was the process hurried or rushed which I have experienced at other clinics.
Clearly, Dr. Aker is concerned for the wellbeing of his patients.

I went there because of the high rate review and the price is excellent! I been wearing glasses for 20+ years and this is hand down the best visual clinic I been! Doctor Andrew is super personable and patient yet provide quick and efficient service.

get your eyes checked.

get your eyes checked.

get your eyes checked.

get your eyes checked.

get your eyes checked.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a student discount?

Absolutely, we offer discounts for students from all educational institutions because we believe in making eye care accessible. We understand that as a student, affordability is important. Rest assured, you’ll receive high-quality care and exceptional service at a student-friendly rate.

What if I don't have insurance?

No insurance? That’s okay! We provide exams and eyewear discounts to ensure eye care is affordable and accessible to everyone, even if you’re not a student. Quality care is our priority, regardless of insurance status.

Parking?

Currently, Visualeyes does not have reserved parking spots. Metered parking is accessible on adjacent streets, and numerous parking garages can be found within a short walking distance. Additionally, the Green, Yellow, and Orange MAX line stops are just one block away, while several bus routes are also close by.