Providing vision care in Anacortes since 1902
Island Optometry began as a jewelry and music shop at the north end of Commercial in 1901. In 1902, H. L. Dodge took a two week course and added an Optical Department to his small Anacortes storefront. The rest, is history.
Scroll down to see a timeline of our practice, with some Anacortes history sprinkled in.
1901
Hartman “Harry” L. Dodge came to Anacortes and opened a drug store
1902
The business expanded and included the following: jeweler, optician, pianos, musical merchandise, Edison and Victrola distributor.
1930
Dr. Edwin Dodge took over his father’s business
Dr. E. E. Dodge's graduation portrait
Dr. E. E. Dodge at 712 Commercial Avenue
1955
Dr. Jack Reid joins the practice and renames the clinic Island Optometry
1983
Dr. Mel Farnsworth joins the practice
2014
Dr. Ashley Ayers joins her father's practice
2016
Island Optometry moves into its current location, at 2419 Commercial Avenue.
2419 Commercial Build
2021
Dr. Kristi Poe joins the practice
