Lauren Stirling, O.D., F.A.A.O. Doctor Details:
Dr. Lauren Stirling specializes in the management of a variety of pre- and post-operative surgical procedures, including cataract surgery and refractive procedures. Her clinical experience also encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration. |
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Dr. Stirling graduated Summa Cum Laude and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Southeastern Louisiana University. She then earned her Doctorate of Optometry Degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, graduating with academic honors and receiving the Clinical Excellence Award. Upon graduation, Dr. Stirling completed a Primary Care residency with an emphasis in Ocular Disease at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center where she trained in hospital-based optometry and co-management of complex eye diseases. She served as clinical and center director for an ophthalmology center surgical referral center in Florence and as an associate doctor at Campbell Vision Center in Russellville prior to opening Valley Eye Care.
She is a member of the Alabama Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association, is a fellow of the American
Academy of Optometry, and is a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. She also currently serves as a board
member of the Alabama Optometric Association, the UAB School of Optometry Alumni Board, and the Alabama Board of
Optometric Scholarships. Dr. Stirling was the recipient of the 2020 ALOA Young Optometrist of the Year and the 2021
Southeastern Conference of Optometrists Young Optometrist of the Year.
Although she now embraces Alabama as her home, as a Louisiana native, Dr. Stirling is a LSU and Saints football fan and
enjoys spending time with family and friends. She resides in Florence with her husband, Joseph, daughters, Addison,
Avery, & Abigail, and dog, Tucker.
She is a member of the Alabama Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association, is a fellow of the American
Academy of Optometry, and is a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. She also currently serves as a board
member of the Alabama Optometric Association, the UAB School of Optometry Alumni Board, and the Alabama Board of
Optometric Scholarships. Dr. Stirling was the recipient of the 2020 ALOA Young Optometrist of the Year and the 2021
Southeastern Conference of Optometrists Young Optometrist of the Year.
Although she now embraces Alabama as her home, as a Louisiana native, Dr. Stirling is a LSU and Saints football fan and
enjoys spending time with family and friends. She resides in Florence with her husband, Joseph, daughters, Addison,
Avery, & Abigail, and dog, Tucker.
Knowledgeable. Experienced. Trusted.
Our Services
Optical Department
For those patients needing glasses or contact lenses, we offer a complete optical department. We carry a wide selection of high fashion eyewear and designer frames.
For those patients needing glasses or contact lenses, we offer a complete optical department. We carry a wide selection of high fashion eyewear and designer frames.
Comprehensive Vision and Eye Health Examinations
Regular eye exams are an invaluable tool in maintaining healthy eyes by detecting and preventing disease. Some diseases develop slowly without causing pain or vision loss. Early detection of any problems can reduce the risk of further harm and allow for a choice of treatment options. The entire exam process can take an hour depending on the complexity of the problem. Each patient will be evaluated with a refraction, slit lamp, intraocular pressure and a retinal exam.
Pediatric Eye Care
We take pride in maintaining the vision of our younger patients in an environment that is lighthearted and fun. We want to insure the good sight, vision, and eye health for the rest of your child's life and take a preventative approach to his/her general health and eye health. We will work with your child's primary care physician to help keep his/her eyes healthy. It is important that all of our pediatric patients have healthy and efficient visual systems to help make visual demands of learning in school easier and fun.
Contact Lens Exams and Fittings
Thanks to the advances in optical technology, almost everyone is a candidate for contact lens use. This includes patients with astigmatism and also those who prefer bifocal or multifocal lenses. At our office, we offer a comprehensive array of contact lenses to suit each individual patient's needs. We offer daily disposables, extended wear soft lenses to gas permeable contact lenses. We offer regular and custom lens services for both healthy and difficult to fit patients.
Regular eye exams are an invaluable tool in maintaining healthy eyes by detecting and preventing disease. Some diseases develop slowly without causing pain or vision loss. Early detection of any problems can reduce the risk of further harm and allow for a choice of treatment options. The entire exam process can take an hour depending on the complexity of the problem. Each patient will be evaluated with a refraction, slit lamp, intraocular pressure and a retinal exam.
Pediatric Eye Care
We take pride in maintaining the vision of our younger patients in an environment that is lighthearted and fun. We want to insure the good sight, vision, and eye health for the rest of your child's life and take a preventative approach to his/her general health and eye health. We will work with your child's primary care physician to help keep his/her eyes healthy. It is important that all of our pediatric patients have healthy and efficient visual systems to help make visual demands of learning in school easier and fun.
Contact Lens Exams and Fittings
Thanks to the advances in optical technology, almost everyone is a candidate for contact lens use. This includes patients with astigmatism and also those who prefer bifocal or multifocal lenses. At our office, we offer a comprehensive array of contact lenses to suit each individual patient's needs. We offer daily disposables, extended wear soft lenses to gas permeable contact lenses. We offer regular and custom lens services for both healthy and difficult to fit patients.