ATHENS FAMILY VISION CLINIC DR. RUSSELL SPRINGER, DR. MARSHA BECKHAM, DR. ELISABETH LAWSON 706-543-3599
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Our Services

Our doctors provide a full range of care and treatment for your eyes. We have over 35 years of experience and uses the best technology to best serve his patients. They perform computer assisted eye exams, diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease and injury, complete contact lens services including all specialty lens products, co-management for laser and cataract surgeries, and frame styling to compliment your lifestyle. Outside prescriptions welcome.

Our doctors are experts at removing foreign objects from your eyes. They will get you feeling better as quickly as possible when unexpected injuries occur!

Our Warranty Policy:
We want you to love your glasses! Upgrades to the lenses or lens prescription changes may be made ONE time within 30 days of the date of receipt. We also offer a one year, one time warranty (manufacturer's warranty conditions) on all frames*. For one year from your purchase date, if your frame or lenses break, we will replace them.

*Additional costs will be incurred on any upgrades. This warranty does not apply to loss or theft.

Our Services include:
  • Comprehensive Eye Health Exams includes the refraction, peripheral vision tests, retinal healthiness, ocular pressure test and an overall eye health check.
  • Children's exams (which should begin by age four) include tests for color blindness, eye coordination, proper focusing on near tasks and overall eye healthiness.
  • Diagnosis & Treatment of Ocular Diseases and Infections such as Glaucoma, Macula Degeneration, Dry Eye, Tear Gland Dysfunction, Lazy Eye, Sties and others.
  • Foreign Body Removal
  • Digital Retinal Photography
  • Designer and Budget Eyewear with same day service
  • All types of contact lenses that best suits each individual's needs
  • OSHA Approved Safety Eyewear
Frames:
We carry a beautiful selection of over 1000 designer frames including Valentino, Fendi, Prada, Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Persol, Gucci, Gwen Stafani, Mark Jacobs, Diane VonFurstenberg, Betsy Johnson, Lui Jo, Maui Jim, Costa Del Mar, Wiley X, Coach, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Vogue, Ray Ban, Nike, Oakley, Banana Republic, Nine West, Carrera, Tiffany & Co., Dragon, Nautica, Kate Spade, and many more.
We have exclusive access to the new early release of Costa sunglasses and ophthalmic glasses before any major sporting good stores.


Vision and Medical Insurance is accepted and filed. Please call your insurance company to verify your coverage and that we are a preferred provider. We also file to all secondary insurance plans and accept many other Private Health Care Plans.
Appointment Policy:
If you must cancel or change your appointment, we ask that you call at least 24 hours in advance. If this is not possible, please call as soon as you can so your time can be given to another patient.

If you think you might be late for your appointment, please call to let us know. If you are more than ten minutes late, and have not called, you may be asked to reschedule. We realize that your time is valuable and we will do our best to stay on schedule.
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At times, the physician may be required to attend to an emergency during the time of your scheduled visit. You will be informed of any delays, and we would appreciate your understanding should this situation arise.
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Facilities and Equipment
In-Office Laboratory, Digital Retinal Photography, Visual Field equipment, Large selection of over 1000 frames.
Types of Payment Accepted
We accept Cash, Personal Checks, Debit Card, American Express, Master Card, Visa, Discover, and Care Credit Financing.

Insurance Plans
Advantica
Aetna
Always Vision
AARP
Amertis (Clarke County School District)
Assurant
Athens Area Health Plan Select
AO Safety
APWU Plan
BAS Benefit Solutions
Blue Cross Blue Shield
BMS Management Services
Cigna
Comp Benefits
Covenant Administrators
Coventry Health Care (not vision)
Davis Vision
EyeMed
Great West
Humana
Humana Comp Benefits
Mail Handlers
Merial
New ERA
NVA Vision Benefits
Pearce Administration
Physicians Eyecare Plan
Principal
Superior Vision
UMR
United Health Care
Vision Care Plan
VSP

Attention all Athens Regional Health Services Employees: Open enrollment is now going on and you and your family will have new vision benefits effective October 1st. Your new vision plan will be Superior Vision covering your annual eye exam & contacts or glasses. Sign up today and take advantage of your excellent benefits! We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment!

Please call us at 706-543-3599 if your insurance is not listed. We'll be happy to check into it for you! Check with our staff if you have other types of coverage.


EyeGlass Guide
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Contact Us:
Athens Family Vision Clinic

270 Hawthorne Ave
Athens, GA 30606

Phone:  706-543-3599
Fax: 706-543-8681

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Office Hours:
Mon, Wed, Thu 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Holiday Closing Hours:
CLOSED:
Our office will be closed on Friday, March 30, 2018 in observance of Good Friday and Easter.
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