Ophthalmic Associates

Ophthalmic Associates We are a specialty ophthalmology clinic in historical downtown Anchorage, Alaska.

Most people have some floaters normally but do not notice them until they become numerous. If floaters are becoming more...
11/21/2025

Most people have some floaters normally but do not notice them until they become numerous. If floaters are becoming more prominent, give us a call today!

Dream big, set goals, take action!
11/20/2025

Dream big, set goals, take action!

Do you practice shade all day? Wearing UVA/UVB-blocking sunglasses will prevent your risk of cataracts! Protect your vis...
11/19/2025

Do you practice shade all day? Wearing UVA/UVB-blocking sunglasses will prevent your risk of cataracts! Protect your vision and look cool while doing it.

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11/18/2025

We love hearing positive feedback like this from our patients! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

Floaters follow your vision wherever you look. These lines or specks are usually just a part of aging. Your eye doctor c...
11/17/2025

Floaters follow your vision wherever you look. These lines or specks are usually just a part of aging. Your eye doctor can inspect them with a dilated eye exam to verify that they’re not a sign of a vision problem. Schedule an appointment today!

Persistent dryness, scratchiness, or a burning sensation in your eyes? You may have dry eye. Don't wait any longer to sc...
11/14/2025

Persistent dryness, scratchiness, or a burning sensation in your eyes? You may have dry eye. Don't wait any longer to schedule an appointment!

A cataract is a common condition that causes a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. The lens will cloud naturally as we a...
11/12/2025

A cataract is a common condition that causes a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. The lens will cloud naturally as we age, causing a gradual reduction of vision, but cataracts are not considered part of the natural aging process. They are a serious condition that requires prompt medical attention. Let us examine your eyes today if you think you may be developing cataracts.

America must never forget your sacrifices. Thank you to all veterans!
11/11/2025

America must never forget your sacrifices. Thank you to all veterans!

Regular eye exams are an important tool in eye health for detecting and preventing eye diseases and evaluating overall e...
11/10/2025

Regular eye exams are an important tool in eye health for detecting and preventing eye diseases and evaluating overall eye health. Some diseases, like glaucoma, develop gradually without symptoms of pain or vision loss, so patients may not notice anything is wrong until irreversible damage has been done. Schedule your appointment today!

Do you practice 20-20-20 at work? This rule helps you protect your vision by asking you to look at least 20 feet away fr...
11/07/2025

Do you practice 20-20-20 at work? This rule helps you protect your vision by asking you to look at least 20 feet away from your computer screen, every 20 minutes, for 20 seconds each time. Doing so prevents eyestrain, blurry vision, dry eyes, headaches and poor distance vision.

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11/06/2025

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Do the things you love!
11/06/2025

Do the things you love!

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542 West 2nd Avenue
Anchorage, AK
99501

Opening Hours

Monday 7:55am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:55am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:55am - 5pm
Thursday 7:55am - 5pm
Friday 7:55am - 4pm

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Ophthalmic Associates (O.A.) was founded in 1972 when Kenneth T. Richardson, M.D. left the chairmanship at University of Pittsburgh to return to Alaska. Nurse Karen Lowe and orthoptist Diane Armitage helped to set up our initial office at 6th & K St. Additional doctors were recruited, including Aharon Sternberg, Ed Crouch, Jan Nyboer, Scott Limstrom, and Bob Rigg. Our practice moved to 542 West Second Avenue in 1981.

Over the years, Ophthalmic Associates offered satellite clinics in Kodiak, Cordova, Wasilla, and Homer. Dr. Richardson continued an active clinical glaucoma practice while simultaneously teaching, producing one of the first electronic medical record systems, and consulting at Baylor University in Houston, Texas. Many fine doctors have worked with O.A. in subsequent years and have made significant contributions to our success.