Austin Eye Studio

Austin Eye Studio is an optometrist in Austin, Texas, located at 1900 Aldrich St #110. The practice is led by Dr. Emily Simonek, a therapeutic optometrist and certified optometric glaucoma specialist. A locally owned, female-led practice, Austin Eye Studio offers comprehensive eye exams, medical eye care, and a curated collection of premium, hand-selected eyewear. Dr. Simonek earned her Bachelor's Degree in Biology at the University of Texas at Austin and her doctorate in optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry, completing a year of internship in Austin, San Antonio and Houston before beginning her career in Austin. She has spent the last 15 years investing in Austin culture and building relationships with the community. The practice holds a rating of 4.80 based on 191 reviews.

Dr. Simonek examines the ocular health of the eye from front to back, evaluating for common eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, keratoconus, ocular allergies and dry eyes. A dilated examination of the posterior portion of the eye is included with a comprehensive exam, facilitating evaluation for glaucoma, hypertensive and diabetic retinopathy, tumors and retinal holes or detachments. Optomap ultra-widefield retinal imaging is offered as an alternative to traditional dilation to avoid blurry vision and increased light sensitivity, capturing more than 80% of the retina in one panoramic image. A glaucoma screening including a visual field screening, intraocular pressure evaluation without an air puff test, and optic nerve evaluation is conducted on every patient. The practice also fits contact lenses and works with patients to troubleshoot difficult past experiences.

The optical boutique offers both contemporary and classic styles, and the team guides patients through the frame styling process, whether they are a frame fashionista, a new wearer, or updating backup frames. Office hours run 9:30 to 6:00 Monday through Thursday and 9:30 to 5:00 Friday.

The practice sits on Aldrich St in the Mueller area, about a tenth of a mile from The Thinkery museum and the public artwork Nessy, and roughly a quarter mile from Mueller Lake and Mueller Lake Park. The Texas Farmers' Market at Mueller is also about a quarter mile away.

Austin Eye Studio has built a strong local reputation reflected in consistently high customer ratings, with an established track record across a large base of customer reviews. For Mueller and greater Austin, that combination of advanced clinical eye care and a curated optical boutique is what sets the practice apart.