COVID-19 Outbreak Information for Our Patients 

During these unprecedented times, our primary focus is our patients’ safety, their well-being, and health.  We have implemented rigorous hygiene and social distance protocols in the office from the very beginning of the outbreak. Consistent with recommendations from the US CDC and the Arizona Department of Health Services, WE ARE POSTPONING ALL NON-URGENT ROUTINE EYE CARE UNTIL THE OUTBREAK IS UNDER CONTROL. 

We may adjust office hours as needed, but we will continue to see patients who have conditions requiring ongoing or urgent care and necessary procedures. As always, we will continue to provide emergency eye care during and after normal office hours.  

These are difficult times unlike anything we have seen in our lifetimes.  We want you to know that our commitment to our patients and our community is unwavering.  We will be available to answer your questions, refill prescriptions, provide guidance, and do whatever we can to ease the burden during these challenging times.  We will get through this together.

IF YOU HAVE AN EYE PROBLEM OR EMERGENCY PLEASE DO NOT GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM OR URGENT CARE.  They are overburdened with COVID-19 patients and you will only add to the problem.  During normal business hours (9 AM to 6 PM) call our office at 602-549-2020. For emergency care after 6pm MST or if the office is otherwise closed, please call 602-730-4393.  Please leave a message describing your problem and a phone number where you can receive a return phone call.  Your call will be returned as soon as possible generally before 11 PM that evening or after 8 AM the following morning.  Note that we welcome calls from urgent care centers and emergency departments for eye related questions.

Phoenix Eye Care is a state of the art comprehensive optometry practice providing unparalleled eye care for patients throughout Phoenix and the Southwest US. Our eye doctors, Dr. Arthur Epstein, Dr. Shannon Steinhäuser, and Dr. Cory Lappin have well earned reputations for excellence in managing a broad range of eye problems regardless of complexity. Many of our patients are referred by other doctors and some travel long distances for our ability to manage complicated eye problems.

The entire staff at Phoenix Eye Care is dedicated to one goal: to treat each patient as they would want themselves and their families to be treated. Our singular focus is meeting our patient's needs and making their experience truly exceptional. That includes providing emergency services when most other offices are closed and care is unavaliable.

Quality health care is a partnership between patient and doctor. We believe an educated patient is better able to manage eye care and health problems. Our Eye Care Services section offers a wealth of up-to-date information on a variety of eye conditions and treatments.

Our office provides a complete range of eyecare services including comprehensive eye examinations.  We prescribe all leading brands of contact lenses including multifocal and astigmatic designs. We have extensive experience fitting specialty contact lenses including scleral contact lenses, advanced soft contact lenses for keratoconus, and prosthetic lenses.  We also offer a complete range of modern eyewear featuring frames from the finest designers.

Our friendly and caring staff is dedicated to making your visit an amazing experience. At a time when health care has become impersonal and hurried, the primary focus of Phoenix Eye Care is providing the best possible care for you and your family.