Springfield Eye Specialists

Springfield Eye Specialists Your sight for life. Dr. Slinker and Dr. Bartels have over 50 years of combined experience and the skills to help you see better and live better.

We have top brands of frames and sunglasses.

Our patients are why we  do what we do, and to hear that they love us just as much is so rewarding! Thank you for sharin...
01/14/2026

Our patients are why we do what we do, and to hear that they love us just as much is so rewarding! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our practice and hope you know how much we appreciate you all!

01/14/2026

Thank you for this incredible review!๐Ÿ’™

"๐˜ฟ๐™ง. ๐˜ฝ๐™–๐™ง๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ก๐™จ ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™›๐™› ๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™Ž๐™ฅ๐™ง๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ๐™›๐™ž๐™š๐™ก๐™™ ๐™€๐™ฎ๐™š ๐™Ž๐™ฅ๐™š๐™˜๐™ž๐™–๐™ก๐™ž๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™จ ๐™–๐™ง๐™š ๐™–๐™ก๐™ฌ๐™–๐™ฎ๐™จ ๐™›๐™ง๐™ž๐™š๐™ฃ๐™™๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™๐™š๐™ก๐™ฅ๐™›๐™ช๐™ก. ๐™„ ๐™๐™–๐™ซ๐™š ๐™—๐™š๐™š๐™ฃ ๐™– ๐™ฅ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š๐™ง๐™š ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง ๐™ค๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง 5 ๐™ฎ๐™š๐™–๐™ง๐™จ. ๐™„ ๐™๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™ง๐™š๐™˜๐™ค๐™ข๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š๐™ข." ๐™€๐™ข๐™ž๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™†๐™ง๐™ช๐™ฅ๐™–

We deeply appreciate all of our amazing patients. We'd love it if you'd share your thoughts on Google. Thank you!
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Don't leave Springfield for medical eye care.Dr. Slinker and Dr. Bartels have a combined 55 years of eye care between th...
01/13/2026

Don't leave Springfield for medical eye care.

Dr. Slinker and Dr. Bartels have a combined 55 years of eye care between them.

Our doctors are here to provide continuity, clarity and personalized eye care - so you don't miss a step in protecting your vision.

๐˜ˆ๐˜ค๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ฑ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ธ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ด.

Book your appointment at 417-470-EYES (3937) or at https://springfieldeyes.com/contact/

๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต: ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ ๐——๐—›๐—” ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ปThere are several reasons we love this vitamin! If your family has a history of AMD...
01/10/2026

๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต: ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ ๐——๐—›๐—” ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป

There are several reasons we love this vitamin! If your family has a history of AMD, this vitamin is great in combating macular degeneration and supporting long-term eye health. It contains DHA, Omega-3, Lutein, and Zeaxanthin. It also supports the proper function of arteries, which helps improve blood flow and lower blood pressure. And if that isn't enough to convince you to give it a try, it also supports mood stability and memory.

We also love that Nordic Naturals is non-GMO, gluten- & dairy-free with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

We'd love to answer any questions you have about this fantastic product!

Springfield Eye Specialists is now an in-network provider for most EyeMed plans! Conveniently book an appointment online...
01/09/2026

Springfield Eye Specialists is now an in-network provider for most EyeMed plans!

Conveniently book an appointment online: https://bit.ly/BookEyeAppointments or call 417-470-3937

01/08/2026

If healthy eating is on your New Yearโ€™s resolution list, you're already doing something beneficial for your eyes! Colorful fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins and antioxidants that support eye health and help protect your vision over time.

Leafy greens like spinach and kale support retinal health, orange and yellow foods like carrots and sweet potatoes help with night vision, and berries and red peppers are full of antioxidants that help defend your eyes from everyday stress. The more color you add to your plate, the more nutrients youโ€™re giving your eyes.

Healthy changes do not have to be complicated. Adding one or two colorful foods to each meal is a simple step that benefits your whole body and your vision. Cheers to a New Year filled with better habits, healthier choices, and clearer sight ahead.

01/06/2026

Glaucoma is often called the โ€œsilent thief of sightโ€ because it can develop without noticeable symptoms until vision loss has already begun. That is why awareness and early detection are so important.

One of the best ways to protect your eyes is by keeping up with regular comprehensive eye exams, even if your vision seems just fine. These exams allow us to check eye pressure and optic nerve health and catch changes early.

Managing overall health also matters. Controlling blood pressure, diabetes, and avoiding smoking can help reduce risk. If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma or are at higher risk, taking medications exactly as prescribed and keeping regular follow-up appointments can make a big difference in protecting your vision long term.

The good news is that with early detection and proper care, vision loss from glaucoma can often be slowed or prevented. This month is a great reminder to put your eye health on the calendar. Your future vision depends on it. ๏ธ

Easily book your appointment online at https://bit.ly/BookEyeAppointments or call 417-470-3937.

01/02/2026

Still thinking about the best resolution you can make this year? If youโ€™re a smoker, we have one idea: ditch the ci******es. Your eyes will thank you.

Most people know smoking affects the lungs and heart, but many donโ€™t realize just how hard it is on vision. Smoking has been strongly linked to a higher risk of glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and diabetic retinopathy. Smokers are also twice as likely to develop uveitis, a painful inflammation inside the eye that can lead to vision loss. On top of that, smoke worsens dry eye symptoms and can even reduce night vision, making everyday activities harder and less safe.

๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒโ€™๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„๐˜€: ๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€!
People who stop smoking can significantly lower their risk, often bringing it close to that of someone who has never smoked.

If youโ€™ve been waiting for a reason to quit, protecting your vision is a powerful one. Your eyes deserve a clearer, healthier future. ๏ธ

12/30/2025

Dry eye can be a frustrating condition to live with. Luckily, with the right treatment approach, we can help you find relief from discomfort. At Springfield Eye Specialists, we provide personalized care that meets your unique needs and helps you achieve optimal eye health.

With OptiLight by Lumenis, is a non-invasive treatment designed to help break the cycle by targeting inflammation at its source.

Start the New Year with clear sight. When you're ready for true relief, schedule an exam with us. We will evaluate your symptoms and provide solutions: https://bit.ly/BookEyeAppointments or call 417-470-3937.

12/27/2025

๐—˜๐˜†๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜: ๐—ข๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฒ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—”๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€!

Nature built in some amazing repair skills! Did you know the surface of your eye can heal a minor scratch in 24โ€“48 hours with proper care?

12/25/2025

๐ŸŽ„Merry Christmas from all of us at Springfield Eye Specialists!๐ŸŽ„

As we celebrate warmth, joy, and time with the people who matter most, we want to say a heartfelt thank you for trusting us with your eye health this year. Helping you see the moments that make life meaningful like the excitement in a childโ€™s eyes, the sparkle of Christmas lights, and the smiles shared around the table, is a gift we donโ€™t take for granted.

We're wishing you a Christmas filled with clear sight, cozy moments, and all the brightness this season brings.

12/21/2025

โ„๏ธ Happy Winter Solstice! โ„๏ธ

Today marks the shortest day of the year, and for many of us, the start of the season when our eyes feel a little extra challenged.

Cold winds, dry indoor heat, and long stretches of dim light can all team up to make eyes itchy, irritated, or tired.

The good news? A few simple habits can help. Staying hydrated and using a humidifier can keep your eyes from feeling so dry, especially when the heat is running nonstop.

Sunglasses arenโ€™t just for summer! They protect your eyes from wind and glare off snow.

And if your eyes feel strained from darker days and more screen time, taking quick breaks to look away and focus on something across the room can make a world of difference.

A little extra care can keep your eyes comfortable all season.

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3041 S. Kimbrough Avenue
Springfield, MO
65807

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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