About Us

465 W. Channel Islands Blvd.
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
805/486-3585
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We are located between Victoria and Patterson - Near McDonalds (Not the Ralph's or CVS centers) on Channel Islands Blvd (in Port Hueneme, not Oxnard) across from Naval Base Ventura at the Port of Hueneme.

I am a Port Hueneme optometrist not an Oxnard optometrist.

Because Port Hueneme is a very small city surrounded by a much larger Oxnard, most people think I am an Oxnard optometrist.   In fact most of our patients do live in Oxnard, but many also live in Port Hueneme,  Camarillo, Ventura, Ojai and elsewhere throughout Ventura County.  I should list myself in directories as an: Oxnard Optometrist, Port Hueneme Optometrist, Camarillo Optometrist and Ventura Optometrist.   Get the point? It's hopeless and it gets very confusing for patients.

Our normal office hours are 8:30 - 5:00, Monday - Friday

In case of medical emergency after normal office hours call 805-760-1322 (Dr. Steensma's cell) 805-985-2530 (Dr. Steensma's home), or go to an Urgent Care Center. 

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We want to be the best Port Hueneme and Oxnard Optometry area resource available.

Vision is one of our greatest gifts.  To see the beauty all around us is a profound experience that we often take for granted.  The next time you see a sunset, an ocean view, or a bird flying across the sky, stop and reflect on that gift of vision.   Your eyes deserve the best care you can give them. Have regular eye examinations.

Our commitment to you is to provide you the best eyecare in an effort to protect and preserve that special gift of your eyesight.

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Hi, I'm Don Steensma and I want to be your Eyedoctor.

This is the Age of Information and this website is an extension of my office out into the world of information.  My story is a little different than most optometrist's.

I was raised in Michigan but apparently did not grow-up in Michigan.  I dropped out of High School but still managed to join the U.S. Air Force in 1965.  I became a jet mechanic and grew-up in the Air Force.  The Air Force taught me responsiblity and the importance of personal development.  Anyway, after 4 years in the Air Force I went to college.  Three years later I had completed 4 years of high school and 4 years of college.   After 4 more years of Optometry College, I graduated from the Southern California College of Optometry in 1976.

After a brief position as a Clinical Doctor at the optometry college clinic, I joined Dr. Ralph Moses's optometric practice on Ventura Rd. in Port Hueneme, California.  After 14 years of partnership, Dr. Moses retired.  This practice now has a history of over 50 years of optometric service to the community.  In 1994 the practice moved to our present location on Channel Islands Blvd.

 

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In an effort to do our part for the lagging economy, we offer "The Dr. Steensma Economic Stimulus Plan".

 If you buy a second or third pair of glasses at the same time, the second and third pair are 50% off.  Most advertised BOGO (Buy One Get One) offerings should be called BOGCO (Buy One Get a Cheap One) because they involve inferior materials.  We don't do that.  Our offer extends to all of our frames.  You can get a Kate Spade, Calvin Klein or Coach frame with lenses at half price.

The only requirement is that you order two or more complete pair of glasses (frame and lenses with scratch protection) at the same time.

Everyone on our team is cross trained in the different areas of office responsibility.  They all have their primary area of resonsibility, but can all step in to cover any need that comes up.  They all are empowered to make decisions as needed.

		Dawne is our Office Manager. She has been with Dr. Steensma for 15 years. If you have a question about any area of expertise in the office she is the one to talk to. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
		Keely is our billing expert.  If you have any questions about your insurance coverage talk to her. She is also a throughly trained Optometric Technician and Optician, as well as our contact lens expert.
		Jenny is our primary Optometric Technician. She is trained in our more technical examination tests and procedures. But, like everyone else she can slide into any area where she is needed.
		Jessica is also an Optometric Technician. She may greet you at the front desk or you may speak to her when scheduling appointments or checking on an order.
		Lynne is in charge of accounts payable. She pays the bills.    - Jake is her assistant.

To contact any of our team see the Contact section on this site.

We are an authorized provider for many vision insurance plans including VSP, Medical Eye Services, Kaiser, Blue Vision and Medi-Cal. 

Medicare and most PPO Health Insurances will cover most, if not all of the examination or treatment fees if there is:

• A medical diagnosis (like dry eyes, allergies, injuries, macular degeneration, cataracts, etc.)
• A sign or symptom (like blurred vision, red eyes, itchy eyes, sore eyes, eye pain, etc.) 
• A history of taking a high risk medication (like insulin, prednisone, etc.) 

Some HMO medical plans also have a vision care plan.   It all can be very confusing, so call the office and we will research your options for you.  Easy! 

We also accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express cards.


We are also a CareCredit authorized office. 
So you can place charges on your CareCredit account.  Call for details. 

Our office is handicap accessible. 

We have specialized equipment that allows for a complete examination with the patient in a wheelchair. 

There is also convenient handicap parking with a wheel chair ramp near the front door.