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River Place Vision Center | Eye Doctor near you in Austin, Texas

Looking for top-notch eye care and eye doctors near you in Austin? River Place Vision Center is the eye clinic for you!

We offer eye exams and other essential eye care services for the whole family. Our eye care team’s specialty services include detection and treatment of common eye diseases and dry eye treatment.

Want to learn more about what we can do to help you keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear? Come visit our Austin eye clinic or give us a call at 512-343-2020 today.

What Makes River Place Vision Center Unique?

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Managing Eye Disease


At River Place Vision Center, Dr. Dennis Smith takes an aggressive approach to diseases that previously had few treatment options. We diagnose and manage diseases like Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

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Dry Eye Treatment


Have you tried eye drops for dry eyes, but they still feel scratchy and irritated? Our optometrist in Austin can treat dry eye syndrome, from mild to severe. Whether it’s an occasional irritant or a debilitating daily problem, we can help restore your ocular comfort.

Dr. Dennis Smith Optometrist in Austin
Dr. Smith is a therapeutic optometrist dedicated to providing the best possible eyecare to his patients. He is a native Texan and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He graduated with honors from Nova Southeastern University...
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Eye Emergencies

If you experience loss of vision, double vision, swelling, infection or any eye emergency, contact us immediately for guidance. We’ll help you with the best treatment to prevent complications and promote long-lasting clear eyesight.

Please call our office at 512-343-2020 for further instructions. Use your best judgment on urgency, if you feel your need to find the nearest emergency room.

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Patient Reviews

"Personally, Dr. Smith has helped me not simply with traditional eye care wherein I moved from standard lenses to progressives. But he also suggested punctal plugs to ease my dry eye issues & what a difference they’ve made, too! Likewise, Dr. Smith has helped me out when my eyes felt like swollen lumps of sandpaper during the peak of the various allergy seasons here in Central Texas. And, having been a contact wearer for about 2 decades - Dr. Smith has kept me updated with information about the latest in contact lens advancements." - Laura, Google review - Sep. 2021

Hours & Location

We have convenient hours and are easy to find!

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At River Place Vision Center - we not only offer comprehensive eye exams and prescribe glasses or contacts, but we take our time to listen to your story and develop a complete picture of your ocular and medical history. Your eye health and peace of mind is important to us.