Blacksburg Eye Associates was founded by and is 100% owned by a fellow Hokie, Dr. John M. Dovie (1999, Biology). Blacksburg Eye Associates has positioned itself to be convenient for you, your family and friends for all of your eye care and eye wear needs, providing full-scope optometric care. We are available in the evenings and even on the weekends for any eye care related concerns--be it 'routine' eye care for glasses and contact lenses, or emergency/urgent care visits regarding lost contacts, broken glasses, contact-lens over wear, corneal ulcers, trauma, or 'pink eye.' We've also made it easy to get copies of any your records by providing a toll-free number for our fax line. Click
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Location, location, location...
We are located less than a mile away from campus on South Main Street in the Gables Shopping Center (anchored by Kroger), adjacent to the new First and Main Complex. The Gables Shopping Center houses many great attractions, so make it a trip. On your trip to Blacksburg Eye Associates you can also hit Kroger for your groceries, or get a smoothie, get your hair cut/styled, hit The Vintage Cellar or the ABC.
Ok, how am I supposed to get there?
Walk, bike, drive, or BT! We are easily accessible from the Virginia Tech campus (and all of Blacksburg) via the BT, or Blacksburg Transit, Bus System. Click here for more information on directions.Name, rank and serial number.
Students and dependents, there are a few things you will need to do prior to your appointment to make sure you are seen on time and that we can fully use your benefits. Feel free to call with any questions.
- Find out if you have routine vision coverage and find out who it is through. You can call the toll-free number
on the back of your insurance card and ask. For example, many (but not
all) Anthem BCBS have EyeMed for their vision coverage, some may have VSP or Davis Vision.
- If your insurance is through your parents/guardians there are a few important pieces of information we will need for you to use your benefits. Even if we have a copy of the card we will likely need their date of birth, home address, home phone and SSN. Payment (including insurance information) is required at the time of service and if you do not have this information readily available we can take payment and give you an insurance receipt that you may submit to the insurance company for reimbursement.
- Come in the office early so we can finish any paperwork and address any concerns before your scheduled exam time. Don't forget to bring your card(s) with you.
I have to pay for my contact lenses...how? Blacksburg Eye Associates accepts many forms of payment, including cash,check, debit card, credit card, and, YES, we even accept the Hokie Passport!