Last Frontier Eye Care

Last Frontier Eye Care is a full-service optometrist in Elim, AK, providing comprehensive eye care to residents across the Norton Sound region, including Nome and surrounding village communities, as well as Petersburg. The practice specializes in routine and pediatric eye exams, myopia management, dry eye treatment, ocular disease management, and specialty contact lenses. With a focus on preventive care and advanced diagnostics, the clinic serves patients of all ages, offering services such as diabetic eye exams, vision therapy, and scleral lens fittings. Rated 4.30 by patients, the practice is recognized for its patient-centered approach and high-quality care.

The clinic was founded to deliver accessible, high-caliber eye care with a personal, small-town touch to rural Alaska. The team includes Dr. Kamey Kapp, an optometrist with over fifteen years of experience serving the Norton Sound region, and Dr. Meggan Gleneski, who completed her clinical training at the practice and now continues to serve the area. Both doctors emphasize community engagement, with Dr. Kapp particularly committed to traveling to remote villages to provide care and build relationships. The practice is proud to be a female-owned business and maintains a strong affiliation with the Tundra Health Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to improving rural health access.

Located at 310 Bering Street in Nome, the clinic sits on a central thoroughfare in the heart of the city, within walking distance of the Nome City Hall and the Nome Public Library. The building is easily accessible and serves as a hub for eye care in a region where medical services are often limited.

Last Frontier Eye Care maintains a strong digital presence, with a well-structured website that is easily navigable and optimized for search engines. The business’s information is consistently documented across online platforms, making it straightforward for patients to find and verify details. This reliability contributes to the clinic’s standing as a trusted provider in the community.

With a deep commitment to rural health and a team dedicated to personalized care, Last Frontier Eye Care stands as a vital resource for eye health in Nome and beyond.