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Dr. Jacobs, Optometrist

Your Eye Clinic in Blacksburg, Virginia

Whether it’s hot or cold outside, it’s always warm in here. At Dr. Steve Jacobs, Optometrist, it’s our mission to keep the eyes of Blacksburg and the NRV healthy, seeing clearly and looking great.

Dr. Steve Jacobs, Optometrist, opened in August, 1990 with the goal of helping our community to see well, look good, and be informed on issues of visual health and well-being. It is our business to provide comprehensive optometric eye care whether it be eye exams, eyeglasses or anything else. It is our pleasure to treat our patients as members of our extended families. We strive to know our patients’ needs and wants, and to provide personalized attention in a unique atmosphere offering warmth, knowledge, skill and fun.

Eye Exams for the Whole Family

Since 1990, we have striven to provide the time, quality and care – and personalities – to make your experience one to remember. At Dr. Steve Jacobs Optometrist, we believe Comprehensive Eye Exams and complete eye care enhances quality of life.

Eyewear & Contacts

Your eyewear goes beyond good vision and makes a statement about who you are. We offer you the highest quality eyeglass lenses, lens treatments and designer frames at the best value with single vision lenses starting at a price you can afford.

Featuring Ortho-k

We specialize in Contact Lenses, from the latest in One Day technology to complex fits involving scleral and hybrid lenses for eye disease or post surgical care but our focus is on Orthokeratolgy. Orthokeratology is a procedure which can provide clear and comfortable, correction-free daytime vision through the use of special rigid lenses while sleeping. It may even slow down the increase in nearsightedness in children.

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BIG NEWS!

We’ll soon be “Eyes on Main”! And that’s not the only news... please offer a warm welcome to Dr. Mike Gowen.

From Dr. J:

I opened my office in 1990 – That’s 30 years coming up on August 1st!!   In some ways it feels like yesterday, and in others, like forever.  Along with so much else that has changed this year, one more occasion is on the horizon.  I am excited to announce that I am selling my practice to Dr. Mike Gowen.  Dr. G and his wife, SallyAnn, met at Virginia Tech close to 40 years ago. They have been proud and loud Hokies ever since and dreamed of returning to live in Blacksburg.  Both are strong supporters of the arts, athletics and the civic engagement that make this a very special place to live, work and play!

I am thrilled to be handing the baton to a doctor who believes as I do in community service. Plus, he is laser focused also on individualized patient care, personal and professional intellectual advancement and enjoying the good things and kind people who come along every day.

Better yet, I’m not going anywhere!  I will continue seeing patients, focusing on visual rehab for those suffering from concussions/TBI, working to control the progression and consequences of nearsightedness through orthokeratology and other treatments, and counseling all regarding the inter-relation of the eyes, brain and body, along with the importance of nutrition, exercise and mental well-being.  There’s so much I yet want to learn and do, and now I won’t have to worry about arguing with insurance companies.  I’m excited!

From Dr. G:

It’s impossible to express how pleased I am to be moving to Blacksburg. It has long been the dream of my wife and I to become a part of this unique town, where we met as Virginia Tech students and continued to frequent as alumni.    I look forward to the privilege of serving the people of Blacksburg and bringing my lifetime of experience in the field of eye care to serve one and all. I'm delighted that Dr. Steve Jacobs will remain with the practice, which will now be “EYES on Main.” I consider it a great privilege to continue the exemplary patient care and community service that Dr. Jacobs has and will continue to provide to the New River Valley. Together we will serve the Blacksburg community with the same culture of care and community involvement that has always been a part of this practice.

 More updates to follow.  Send us a message or give us a call with questions, comments, or to set up an appointment.

We can always be reached at 540-953-0136!

Sincerely,Dr. J, Dr. S, Dr. G & staff