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Let’s Transform the Way You See the World

Welcome to North Valley Eye Care where we are committed to improving the quality of life for our community through access to exceptional eye care for all. Our doctors and staff pride themselves in delivering the highest level of vision care with equity, compassion, and integrity.

We provide eye care for all ages from a comprehensive eye exam for glasses and contacts to eye health examinations for treating and maintaining serious eye conditions like glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, cataracts, dry eye syndrome, and more. We don’t compromise with our technology to detect the smallest changes in your vision and eye health. Our state-of-the-art equipment combined with our caring, patient-centric approach ensures our patients, young and old, have the best experience possible leading to great outcomes.

See Your World Your Way with Modern Eye Care

Whether you’re a young adult just starting out, managing a busy household, or a seasoned senior, we’ve got you covered for all life’s stages. Explore our vision care options for all ages!

Vision By Age

In your 20s and 40s, life is all about adventure, new experiences, and staying active. So your vision shouldn’t hold you back. Our expert team can help you find the best solution to fit your budget and lifestyle. Whether you prefer the convenience contact lenses, the style of glasses, or the freedom of laser vision correction like LASIK, we offer a wide range of options to suit your lifestyle and vision needs. See the world with clarity and boost your confidence.

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In your 40s and 50s, your vision needs change as you balance your career, family, and hobbies. You may start to notice that reading becomes more difficult, or your eyes are irritated, watering, or painful. We specialize in treating common age-related vision problems like presbyopia and dry eye with a variety of treatment options. If you are looking for visual freedom from contacts and glasses at this age, we offer advanced refractive surgery, Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) and advanced LASIK options.

We also detect and treat serious eye diseases such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts. Whether you need routine eye exams or advanced treatments, we're dedicated to providing personalized care for your unique vision needs.

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In your 50s, 60s, and beyond, you deserve to enjoy every moment without the frustration of poor vision. Whether you're reading, driving, or exploring new hobbies, vision correction solutions like laser cataract surgery and premium lens implants offer a permanent way to sharpen your sight and reclaim your independence. This surgery not only improves vision but can also enhance quality of life and supports an active lifestyle. We believe cataract surgery is the safest when performed in your mid-60s to mid-70s to minimize complications, facilitate easier recovery, and ensure faster healing.

Monitoring your eye health is essential at this age and we are adept at treating not only cataracts but also glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other serious, vision-threatening conditions.

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Premium

Cataract Surgery

Experience the future of cataract surgery with our premium packages. Combining advanced laser technology with the best lens options, we deliver personalized solutions tailored to your unique needs. Enjoy a faster, more comfortable recovery and exceptional results that enhance your vision and lifestyle. From reducing your reliance on glasses to improving night vision, our cataract surgery can help you see clearly and live life to the fullest.

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Benefits of Cataract Surgery at North Valley Eye Care

State-of-the-art laser technology

No compromise surgery

Experience: Our skilled surgeons and team have successfully completed more than 50,000 ophthalmic procedures

Trust in Experience

Technology Matters

We invest in cutting-edge technology to ensure that you benefit from the latest advancements in eye care. We don’t compromise with the technologies that measure, analyze, and treat patients. From high quality, laser cataract surgery to wavefront-guided LASIK, we’re committed to precision. With better technology there is better precision, accuracy, and quality leading to better visual outcomes, faster recovery times, and the best experience for both patient and the medical care team. Don’t compromise.

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Our comprehensive eye care practice is conveniently located in the North Valley between Redding and Sacramento in Chico, CA. We offer a wide range of services to address diverse visual needs. Our highly skilled and caring optometrists, ophthalmologists, and supporting eye care professionals strive to ensure the best possible patient experience because it’s our mission to improve the lives of our community.

It's always good, but this time, even better. I can't help but think that some kind of improvements have been put in place to increase efficiency, tho. My visit was completed more quickly this time with the same level of care I've come to expect. Good job. Dr. Merry is awesome and so are the support staff at NVEC. Thanks.

Diana Crandall

Great experience! Everyone was super helpful, professional and friendly. Dr. Rudick is awesome. He took the time to explain - in simple English - what was occurring with my eyes, what to expect in the future, reassured me that what I was experiencing was typical for someone my age, and laid out a plan for correcting issues as they arise. Highly recommend North Valley Eye Care in general, and Dr. Rudick in particular.

Jim Zavagno

The doctor was nice and patient and answered my questions as always. He is so great! Whoever it was that took me back and gave me all the tests for my eyes was amazing.! She was super cool and helped me and I really enjoyed the experience! Five stars definitely to her! I wish I knew her name.

Emily Short