Eyecare for everyone

 

Cascade EyeCare Center

A LEADING MEDICAL EYECARE CENTER AND OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC IN SOUTHERN OREGON

The dedicated and caring staff at Cascade Eyecare Center is here to serve your eye care needs in Grants Pass and the surrounding area. We offer a large optical shop, wheelchair accessible exam rooms and the latest diagnostic equipment. Our board certified ophthalmologists provide comprehensive medical and surgical eye care.

Ocular surgeries are performed at our accredited outpatient surgery facility, Cascade Surgery Center, located adjacent to our office building at Cascade EyeCare Center.

A physician is always available for after-hour eye emergencies.

Cascade Eyecare

Physicians & Surgeons

Our team at Cascade EyeCare is made up of some of the best physicians, surgeons and eye care professionals in Southern Oregon. All of our doctors are board certified ophthalmologists. An ophthalmologist is a medical or osteopathic doctor specializing in eye health. This article and video from the American Academy of Ophthalmology explains the difference between ophthalmologists and other eye care professionals such as optometrists and opticians.

Cascade Eyecare Center

Eyecare Center

Our Eyecare physicians provide a wide range of services to our patients, which include routine vision exams for glasses, comprehensive adult eye exams, diabetic eye exams, and cataract diagnosis and surgery.

Also, Cascade Eyecare Center performs the evaluation and treatment of:

  • Glaucoma
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retinal and vitreous disorders
  • Eyelid disorders
  • Red eye and eye infections
  • Dry eyes and excessive tearing
  • Flashes and floaters
  • Eye trauma
  • Ocular involvement in neurological, rheumatologic and other systemic disorders
  • Ocular inflammation disorders
  • Corneal diseases

Eye Emergencies

The following symptoms may require immediate consultation with an ophthalmologist:

  • Red or painful eye
  • Flashes and floaters
  • Sudden vision loss
  • Chemical injury to the eye
  • Foreign body or eye irritation
  • Double vision
  • Post-operative patients with pain, vision loss, nausea and vomiting, discharge, or increased redness

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What to do in an emergency
    Contact Cascade EyeCare Center immediately. If for some reason one of our physicians is not readily available to assist or direct you, go to the nearest emergency room. If you feel that you have an urgent problem that requires immediate attention, call 911 or proceed to an emergency room.
    We cannot offer specific medical advice through this website.
  • What are your hours?
    Cascade EyeCare is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • What should I bring to my appointment?
    • A copy of your current insurance card(s) for both your vision and your medical coverage.
    • Your prescription glasses if you wear them.
    • A list of medications and supplements including name, dosage and frequency.
    • A list of any medication allergies.
  • Do you accept/bill my insurance?
    We provide a courtesy billing of your claim to most insurance companies. Prior to your appointment, please contact your insurance company for verification and benefits. If your insurance requires authorization to see our physicians, please contact your primary care doctor for a written referral to our office. Should you have questions or need assistance regarding your insurance, please contact your insurance company.

Cascade Eyecare Surgery Center

Surgery Center

Cascade Surgery Center is a state-of-the-art, outpatient surgical facility, conveniently located adjacent to our clinic location in the heart of Grants Pass, Oregon.

Cascade Surgery Center performs a variety of eye surgeries, including:

  • Cataract surgery
  • Glaucoma surgery & laser treatment
  • Cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery
  • Laser procedures

Cascade Surgery Center is located adjacent to our clinic:

120 NE Manzanita Ave.
Grants Pass, OR 97526

To schedule an appointment, call (541) 476-6636
Surgery Center phone: (541) 479-2824

Cascade Eyecare Optical Shop

Optical Department

The optical shop at Cascade EyeCare can help you find a frame that complements your features and fits properly. We are consistently ranked as one of the top optical shops in the Grants Pass, Oregon area.

Our highly trained staff can help you choose the perfect frame:

  • Skilled opticians available to assist you in your glasses selection.
  • Over 1000 contemporary and designer frames
  • Name brand sunglasses
  • Accessory products
  • On-site frame repairs and adjustments

Cascade’s Optical Shop is located inside the EyeCare Center:

1226 NE 7th Street, Grants Pass
The optical shop is open Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.


Accepted Insurance

Aetna
AllCare Advantage
AllCare CCO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna Healthcare
First Choice Health
Health Net
Medicare
Moda Health
PacificSource
Premera
Regence
Tricare
UnitedHealthcare
Veteran's Choice

Services & Specialties

Ophthalmology

Our eyecare physicians provide a wide range of services to our patients, which include comprehensive, comprehensive adult eye exams, cataract diagnosis and surgery, diabetic eye exams, and routine vision exam for glasses.

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Ophthalmology

Casecade Eyecare Center performs the evaluation and treatment of but not limited to:

  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Eyelid disorders
  • Red eye and eye infections
  • Dry eyes and excessive tearing
  • Flashes and floaters
  • Eye trauma
  • Ocular involvement in neurological, rheumatologic and other systemic disorders
  • Ocular inflammation disorders
  • Corneal diseases

Eye Emergencies

In case of an eye emergency, contact Cascade EyeCare Center immediately. If for some reason one of our physicians is not readily available to assist or direct you, go to the nearest emergency room. If you feel that you have an urgent problem that requires immediate attention, call 911 or proceed to an emergency room.

We cannot offer specific medical advice through this website

Learn More

Eye Emergencies

The following symptoms require immediate consultation with an ophthalmologist:

  • Red or painful eye
  • Flashes and floaters
  • Sudden vision loss
  • Chemical injury to the eye
  • Foreign body or eye irritation
  • Double vision
  • Post-operative patients with pain, vision loss, nausea and vomiting, discharge, or increased redness

Eye Surgery

Cascade Surgery Center is a state-of-the-art, outpatient surgical facility, conveniently located adjacent to our clinic location in the heart of Grants Pass, Oregon.

Learn More

Eye Surgery

Cascade Surgery Center performs a variety of eye surgeries, including:

  • Cataract surgery
  • Glaucoma surgery & laser treatment
  • Cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery
  • Laser procedures

Cascade Surgery Center is located adjacent to our clinic:

120 NE Manzanita Ave.
Grants Pass, OR 97526

To schedule an appointment, call 541-476-6636
Surgery Center phone: 541-479-2824

Optical Department

The optical department at Cascade EyeCare can help you find a frame that complements your features and fits properly. We are consistently ranked as one of the top optical shops in the Grants Pass, Oregon area.

Learn More

Optical Department

Our highly trained staff can help you choose the perfect frame:

  • Skilled opticians available to assist you in your glasses selection
  • Over 1000 contemporary and designer frames
  • Name brand sunglasses
  • Accessory products
  • On-site frame repairs and adjustments

Cascade's Optical Department is located inside the Eyecare Center:

1226 NE 7th Street in Grants Pass.

The optical department is open Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.


Our Team

Douglas Merritt, MD
Douglas Merritt, MD
Doctor of Medicine
Douglas Merritt, MD

Douglas Merritt, MD

Doctor of Medicine
Rod Leavitt, MD
Rod Leavitt, MD
Doctor of Medicine
Rod Leavitt, MD

Rod Leavitt, MD

Doctor of Medicine
Matthew Guymon, DO
Matthew Guymon, DO
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Matthew Guymon, DO

Matthew Guymon, DO

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Matthew Fullmer, DO
Matthew Fullmer, DO
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Matthew Fullmer, DO

Matthew Fullmer, DO

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

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Trusted Physician Association Member

We are a proud member of the AllCare Independent Physician Association. Along with more than 70 independent physicians in Josephine and Jackson counties, we’re working together to provide quality, cost-effective healthcare for our communities.

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