Message from Dr. Rowell: Thirty-five years ago, I returned to Salem joining my father, Peter P. Rowell, MD, in the practice of ophthalmology. What I didn’t know then was the great joy I would experience from the numerous patient and family relationships formed over the decades while providing medical and...
read moreEyeCare is Re-Opening!

Good news! EyeCare is re-opening on Monday, May 4 for routine care and appointments. For those that have upcoming appointments already scheduled, you will receive a phone call from us to make sure you’re healthy and what to expect on your visit. All EyeCare and Optic’49 staff will be wearing...
read moreCOVID-19 UPDATE
Effective March 23, 2020 Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons will be seeing patients with time-sensitive and urgent conditions only. All other patients will have their appointments rescheduled for a later date. During this time, we will be seeing these urgent patients only at our main office location, 1309 Liberty Street...
read moreACUVUE Contact Lenses with Transitions – New from EyeCare

Similar to Transitions™ lenses in eyeglasses, these new contact lenses adjust to changing light conditions both indoors and outdoors. From bright sunlight to dark shadows, or from a bright computer screen to dim indoor lighting, ACUVUE Contact Lenses with Transitions™ seamlessly help your eyes adapt to changing light conditions for...
read moreCelebrating 70 Years in Salem!

Just like our patients and our city, we seem to be getting better with age! Serving the Salem-area since 1949, Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons now has three convenient locations, a team of top rate optometrists and ophthalmologists, supported by a wonderful staff of nearly 100 vision care professionals. Each...
read moreMeet Dr. Gurdian.
We are pleased to introduce Silvio Gurdian, MD, our new Ophthalmologist focused on the treatment and care of Glaucoma and Catatract surgery. Learn more...
read moreExpanding Our Vision
In our ongoing efforts to improve our patient care and services, Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons is proud to announce the opening of our new office and Optic ’49 store at 2001 Commercial Street SE in Salem. This facility is an expansion of our vision care offerings, and will serve...
read moreWe are Growing and Hiring!
Eye Care is currently looking to fill several full-time and part-time positions. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefits package and a great place to work. Apply today by completing an online application on our Careers Page! (Apply Now »)...
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Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons Voted The Best In the annual “Best of the Mid-Valley” published by the Statesmen Journal, Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons has been voted the #1 Vision Care Clinic in the area for the past five years (2014-2018)! A big “Thank You” to all of our...
read moreUse It or Lose It
With the end of the year coming up it’s officially use it or lose it time! If your insurance operates on an annual basis and you have a remaining balance in your health savings account you can use the balance towards a new pair of glasses. Our Optic 49 stylists...
read moreEye Care Physicians & Surgeons Supports Salem Free Clinics’ annual run for Hope and Health
Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons is proud to support the Salem Free Clinics’ annual Run for Hope and Health. Salem Free Clinics (SFC) started in January 2005 as an outreach by West Salem Foursquare Church (WSFC). Today, Salem Free Clinics sees patients in need of medical attention that are unable...
read morePrestigious Medical Society
Dr. Bingham Accepted into Prestigious Medical Society Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons is proud to announce that Chad M. Bingham, M.D. has been accepted into the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). The ASOPRS is a prestigious medical society that focuses on the advancement of training, education,...
read moreEye Care’s Firework Safety Tips
Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons want to make sure that you are prepared to watch fireworks safely during your Independence Day celebration. Annually, thousands of Americans are injured using fireworks. Eyes are among the most injured body parts, and one in six fireworks-related eye injuries results in permanent vision loss or...
read moreThe Need for Cataract Surgery – Talk to the Experts at Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons
June is Cataract Awareness month. Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons can show you ways to improve the health of your eyes so that you can see life clearly. A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that can impair vision. It is the most common cause of...
read moreEye Care wins Gold in Statesman Journal’s “Best of Mid-Valley” Voting
Eye Care wins Gold in Statesman Journal’s “Best of Mid-Valley” Voting We’d like to thank all of our patients for voting Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons as the Best in the Mid-Valley! As the top clinic of eye doctors and surgeons in the Willamette Valley, we’ll continue providing gold-medal service...
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read moreNew Year and New Web Site!
New Year and New Web Site! It’s a New Year and we have a new web site! We are pleased to announce our new look! Seeing life clearly means being able to maneuver cleanly, and we think our web site does that for our patients! Our new web site, www.salemeyedoctor.com...
read moreEye Care Physicians & Surgeons and Optic 49 Launch New Web Sites
Eye Care Physicians and Surgeons and Optic 49 Launch New Web Sites Salem, OR – Eye Care Physicians and Surgeons and their full service optical store launch their new web sites as part of their brand marketing in 2014 designed to be faster and easier to maneuver. Eye Care Physicians...
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