Optometrist
1745 West Avenue K
Suite A
Lancaster, CA
Top reviews
Dr.Shields is extremely sweet, gentle and very thorough when examining my eyes. Absolutely love her, haven’t ever experienced any issues the last few years as her patient. Everyone single staff member are beyond helpful, extremelyShow more patient and caring! In the last 3-4 years of being a patient I have never experienced any issues !
I just love Dr. Shields. She spends ample time with you going over all the details of your eye exams and covering any questions you have in explicit detail. I highly recommend her to all my friends and family.
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Dr. Tara Shields, OD?
Tara Shields, OD, is a highly experienced and skilled doctor of optometry at Antelope Valley Optometric Center in Lancaster, California. Dr. Shields works with patients of all ages, diagnosing and treating a wide range of ocular diseases. Dr. Shields works with patients of all ages, diagnosing and treating a wide range of ocular diseases.
She specializes in comprehensive vision exams, contact lenses, eyeglasses, LASIK co-management, pediatric eye care, and treatment of retinal diseases and other eye conditions such as astigmatism and macular degeneration.
Dr. Shields is also certified in diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical privileges, which allows her to diagnose and treat most ocular diseases as effectively as possible.
Dr. Shields earned her undergraduate degree at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. She then went on to earn her doctorate degree at the Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California.
In 2007 Dr. Shields relocated to the Antelope Valley, and she’s been a proud member of the community ever since. When Dr. Shields isn’t busy with her work, she enjoys family time with her husband and four children.
Allergies
Astigmatism
LASIK Surgery Co-Management
Lazy Eye
Macular Degeneration
Contact Lenses
Pediatric Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Care
Presbyopia
Dry Eyes
Red Eye
Emergency Care
Retinal Disease
Eye Exam
Specialty Contact Lenses
Eye Glasses
Sunglasses
Eye Infection
Cataract Evaluations
Nearsightedness and Farsightedness
Location
Antelope Valley Optometric Center
1745 West Avenue K
Suite A
Lancaster, CA, 93534
More About Dr. Tara Shields, OD
NPI Number
1609056852
Provider's Gender
Female
Reviews
I love that Dr. Shields takes the time to explain technical things to her patients!
Dr Shields is wonderful. She is personable and very knowledgeable. She explains things in terms that someone can understand. She also looks for upcoming issues and explains what we need to keep an eye on.
I had the most complete exam I’ve had in a long time.
Dr.Shields is extremely sweet, gentle and very thorough when examining my eyes. Absolutely love her, haven’t ever experienced any issues the last few years as her patient. Everyone single staff member are beyond helpful, extremely patient and caring! In the last 3-4 years of being a patient I have never experienced any issues !
We have always had excellent experience there
Seen on time. Everyone was courteous, helpful and professional.
Dr.Shields was just immensely patient with my 11yr. old daughter,she made the exam fun and interactive, answered all my questions provide clarity on my daughters eye changes and prescription!
Very good
Fast, efficient, and thorough.
She went out of her way to get me the contacts I need.
I just love Dr. Shields. She spends ample time with you going over all the details of your eye exams and covering any questions you have in explicit detail. I highly recommend her to all my friends and family.
My family and I have been going to Dr Shields for 10 plus years and we have had excellent service by her. She is very knowledgeable in her field.
Eye care amazes me with the machines and gizmos compared to the drops in the eyes and paper sun "glasses" from the Age of Dinosaurs. Dr. Shields is knowledgeable and answered every question. Special shout outs to her technicians and eye glass specialists.
Persons working are very nice , I felt comfortable like they were family, The only thing I did not like was the very long wait, other then that I was very pleased with help with picking out glasses that looked good on me
I was very impressed with Dr. Shields. Her techniques were refreshing. I appreciated her knowledge when it came to the retina photo review. She brought some things up that I wasn’t aware of from past exams with other optometrists. I always enjoy my bi-yearly exam with Antelope Valley Optomitric Center. It seems so calming there. Always quiet and pleasant. I would totally recommend trying them. You won’t be sorry!
Dr. Shields is a great, caring doctor. She is complete and answers all concerns and questions. I highly recommend her.
She is personable and happy and I request her every time I come in
Dr. Shields was pleasant and professional. She was great with all 3 of my children age range from 7-11 yo. She also was well educated and informative about eye health
Dr. Shields was very informative, patient and knowledgeable. She made me feel at ease and loved that.
Dr Shields is the best!!!!
Very good service.
Dr. Shields was friendly and professional. She took her time with me and made me feel comfortable with the exam. She was very thorough and explained what she was doing. At the end of the exam she took the time to answer any questions
Dr. Shields is AMAZING. The office entire office is AMAZING! Julissa was AWESOME from start to finish. Thank you all for your great services.
Super friendly, supportive and informative doctor.
Dr. Shields made me and my son feel comfortable, was a great experience. Very thorough exam which is great for me !
Dr. Shields has been our dr. For years her knowledge and thoughtfulness of care far surpasses any office in this Valley .The office and all staff are professional and friendly ,which is hard to find that personal care as years past.
The entire staff really cares about each patient.
Their staff was very helpful. They made me feel comfortable and Dr. Shields is amazing.
Best optometrist in the av
Dr. Shields is always very thorough and thoughtful in her assessments. She is always willing and encouraging of trying various options to achieve the optimum result.