Recent Blog Posts
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January 15, 2025
Categories: About Us
Optometric Architects has been at the forefront of optometry and ophthalmology office design for over a decade. Founded by Robert J. Stensland, AIA, in 2013, the firm has grown to serve clients across more than 40 states and 5 Canadian provinces. With a team boasting over 60 years of combined experience, Optometric Architects is dedicated to creating visually appealing and highly functional office spaces that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
The Beginnings
Robert J. Stensland,
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Tags: about us, architecture, history, legacy
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December 24, 2024
Categories: Interior Design
As an eye care professional, you understand the significance of creating a comfortable and functional environment for your patients. One often overlooked aspect of eye clinic design is lighting, which plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall patient experience and improving clinical outcomes. So, let’s explore why lighting matters in eye clinic design and provide essential considerations for creating an optimal lighting plan.
Why Lighting Matters in Eye Clinic Design
Patient Comfort
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Tags: clinic, design, lighting
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November 22, 2024
Categories: Interior Design, Optometry
As optometrists, you're dedicated to providing top-notch care for your patients' eyes. But have you ever stopped to think about the role your practice's interior design plays in promoting eye health and reducing strain for both your patients and staff? From the color schemes on your walls to the lighting fixtures above, every element of your practice's interior design can have a profound impact on the visual comfort and well-being of those who enter your doors.
Color Schemes: More
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Tags: color schemes, furniture, interior design, lighting, optometry office
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June 1, 2023
Categories: Expansion, General, Ophthalmology
At Modern Design Ophthalmology, we are committed to providing the highest quality office design solutions for ophthalmologists. Under the same ownership as Optometric Architects, our ophthalmology-specific designs come backed by over 60 years of combined experience and more than 300 ophthalmic office designs. As industry leaders in the ophthalmology community, we realized that providing comprehensive design solutions didn’t stop with the architecture of the office - That’s why we
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January 27, 2023
Categories: Trade Shows
There is much more than meets the eye when it comes to optometry and ophthalmology architectural design. With over 35 years of combined experience, the team at Optometric Architects are well versed in combining visually appealing spaces with functional elements that benefit both the office and the clients.
As we start 2023, we are excited to share our knowledge and showcase our services at a variety of conferences across the US. Get to know more about the upcoming trade shows and where we
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Tags: Trade Shows
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Working closely with optometry offices to create functional work spaces is only the beginning of what we do. With years of experience in architecture, we are proud to have worked across the US and North America to change the way people think and feel about visiting their eye doctor. In fact, one of our latest designs pushed the envelope of what is possible when it comes to combining industry knowledge with the latest in architectural design. Join us today as we explore North Carolina’s Haywood
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If you’re here, you’re probably considering creating or updating a workspace for your optometry office. Well, you’ve come to the right place. When you work with Optometric Architects, you are reaping the benefit of more than 60 years of combined experience. We understand the unique needs of those in the eye care industry because it’s what we do most. In fact, we are here today to highlight some of our most recent designs, featuring some of the boldest and most efficient updates
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There is no better investment than the one you make in yourself and your business. Investing in design, planning and quality drawings can actually pay for itself. Efficiencies are where your ROI becomes a reality, and your practice operates at its best. This leaves one question though. How do you decide which designs are best for your optometric office? Today, Optometric Architects is here to help you understand the three elements needed to find your wow factor.
Not sure what
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Becoming an entrepreneur is almost as much of a part of the American dream as a white picket fence. However, with increased success in your business comes increased expenses – especially when it comes to your office space. After so many years working in architecture and with optometric spaces, it has become obvious to us that there are many ups and downs you may run into while finding your ideal workspace. In fact, to help you decide, Optometric Architects have come up with a list of pros and
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Tags: Buying, Commercial, Renting
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July 21, 2021
Categories: General, Trade Shows
Optometry trade shows are back and we couldn’t be happier about it! These types of networking events are crucial for the industry and provide a way for individuals across the country to showcase the latest and greatest in innovation and products. However, it’s been a while since we’ve been able to meet – and for good reason.
Flashback to March of 2020, we were just beginning to gear up for SECO when the world seemed to stop. COVID-19 had made its way
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