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Welcome to Family Vision Associates Your Optometrist in Corpus Christi, TX.

Call us at (361) 854-1833 today.

Family Vision Associates: Comprehensive Eye Care for Corpus Christi

Greetings and welcome to Family Vision Associates, your source for Corpus Christi eye care. Our experienced optometrists provide personalized care and attention to each and every one of our patients, so you'll always feel like you're among friends. At the same time, you can rest assured that you're getting the right eye care products, advice and treatment options for your specific needs. We are committed to helping you and your loved ones enjoy optimal eye health, and thus a higher quality of life overall.

Trust Family Vision Associates for a wide range of eye care services and solutions. As an all-inclusive family eye health provider, we are happy to receive referrals from specialists. Our services encompass preventive eye examinations, vision testing, and a variety of corrective eyewear options. We also diagnose and treat eye diseases such as:

  • Macular Degeneration
  • Dry Eye Syndrome
  • Computer Vision Syndrome
  • Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
  • Blepharitis
  • Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Glaucoma
  • Cataracts
  • Strabismus
  • Amblyopia
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Our Corpus Christi Optometrist Puts Family First

Your family's eyes are important to us, which is why we emphasize regular examinations and screenings to detect any issues as early as possible so we can offer prompt, effective treatment. If you need corrective eyewear, you can choose from our extensive selection of beautiful designer frames from Harley Davidson, Calvin Klein, Versace, D&G, Fendi, Coach and other leading names. Need protection against glare and UV? We sell designer sunglasses too, including Ray Ban, Costa Del Mar and Vera Wang. (Your kids will love our line of children's eyewear, including Sponge bob glasses.) If you prefer contact lenses, we have an extensive stock of trial contact lenses to allow for the best, most accurate fit, with virtually no wait on trial contacts for most patients.

Family Vision Associates has been a Corpus Christi tradition since 1979, when it was founded by native son Dr. Norman L. Smith. From our acceptance of most insurance to our Spanish-speaking staff, we always treat you as our friends and neighbors. So bring your family to Family Vision Associates!

Family Vision Associates Staff

Corpus Christi Optometrist | Family Vision Associates | (361) 854-1833

5431 Everhart Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78411

Effective January 1, 2023

Family Vision Associates will no longer participate in the Versant Health Superior Vision plan. We have come to a crossroads with the carrier in that the products that they cover are no longer feasible for the quality of care our office would like to provide its members and families. Going forward as private pay patients, to help alleviate expenses Family Vision Associates can offer 25% discount on eye exams and frame and lenses. Contact Lens fittings 15% discount. Contact lenses will be competitively priced.

How can we help you?

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If you have any questions, call or email us and our staff will respond as soon as possible!

Online Forms

Our patient forms are available online and can be completed before you come to your appointment.

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Now Accepting TriCare Insurance with VSP or iMed

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25% OFF Frame/Lenses


We will do our best to accommodate your busy schedule. Request an appointment today!

New patients receive 15% OFF first visit.

Meet Our Eye Doctors

Learn Who We Are

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    Dr. John P. Allen, O.D.

    Dr. Allen has been practicing at Family Vision since 2008. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry. He practiced in the Air Force for three years  and a member of the Armed Forces Optometric Society before moving to Corpus Christi.  A local graduate from Carroll High School and is happy to be back in the area to enjoy one of his favorite past-times…fishing.  He is married with 3 kids and a dog named Roscoe.

  • Norman L. Smith, O.D. (Retired)

    Dr. Smith has been in practice in Corpus Christi since 1979. Originally from Edinburg, Texas, Dr. Smith attended North Texas State University and the University of Houston. He is a graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry. Dr. Smtih founded what is now known as Family Vision Associates, P.A.. He is a member of the Texas and American Optometric Associations.

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    Michael E. Lawson, O.D. (Retired)

    Dr. Lawson has been in practice in Corpus Christi since 1979. He is a graduate of the Ohio State University College of Optometry. He also reitred from his practice in Sinton, Texas. 

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    Dr. Linda A. Cadena, O.D.

    Dr. Linda A. Cadena joined Family Vision Associates in September 2012.   She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from University of Houston, College of Optometry and has been practicing since 2002.  The Navy moved her and her husband from Corpus Christi to California, Florida, Washington, Hawaii, Virginia, and back to Corpus Christi.  Dr. Cadena is a local graduate of W.B. Ray High School.  She and her husband have two children, Jacob and Madelyn, along with two cats.  She is happy to be near family again and practicing in her hometown. 

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    Dr. Behrens, Susan Marie O.D.

    Susan practiced her profession in Corpus Christi, TX for 3 years with Family Vision Associates and Vision Boutique before moving to Portland, Oregon in January 2017 to accept another position. She was an avid nature lover and daily runner, biker or hiker and often hiked alone. She lived her whole adult life as if it was one big adventure, she loved her family and she loved her friends like they were family. From the moment she moved out to Oregon she spent most of her time having adventures, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking and being with nature. She made this cross country move by herself to start a new adventure and though her latest adventure was cut short way too soon, she died doing something she loved.

Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thursday

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friday

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday

By Appointment

Sunday

Closed

Monday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday
By Appointment
Sunday
Closed

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