Valdez Eye Care of Buckland

Valdez Eye Care is an optometrist in Buckland, AK, providing comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and a wide selection of fashionable eyeglasses. The practice serves patients across rural Alaska, with a focus on delivering high-quality, affordable eye care in remote communities. Located at 104 Chenega Ave Ste C in Valdez, the clinic offers services including ocular injury and emergency care, LASIK consultation, glaucoma evaluation, cataract care, diabetic retinal examinations, and children’s eye exams. It is an authorized provider for Medicaid/DenaliCare and displays over 200 approved frames. The practice is accessible through multiple appointment options, including text or call at (907) 444-1850, and maintains a patient portal for appointments and payments. It operates visits every other Monday and Tuesday, with additional locations in Petersburg, Metlakatla, Ketchikan, Cordova, and Seward.

Valdez Eye Care emphasizes personalized, compassionate care rooted in serving rural Alaskan communities. The practice is led by Dr. David Pedigo, OD, a licensed optometrist with a background in military healthcare and extensive experience in ocular disease through specialized internships in Manhattan and Italy. He has dedicated over a decade to providing eye care in remote Alaskan villages and continues to serve communities in Valdez, Cordova, Seward, Ketchikan, and Petersburg. The team includes Sahara Obaid, a frame and lens specialist, and other staff members dedicated to patient service. The practice is committed to treating each patient with honesty and respect, ensuring that customer needs are central to all operations.

Valdez Eye Care maintains a 5.00 rating based on patient feedback. The practice is consistently available through multiple channels, including phone, text, and online portals, and is easily identifiable through its dedicated website and social media presence. It operates as part of a broader network of eye care locations across Alaska, ensuring ongoing access to services in underserved areas. The clinic’s focus on rural outreach and personalized care strengthens its role as a trusted provider in the Alaskan community.