Unger Eye Wellness

Your Troy Eye Doctor

534 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL

About Us

Quality local eye care services and vision care products in Troy & Edwardsville; providing local vision care to all family members. Unger Eye Care stocks Designer Eye Frames and Sunglasses, Contact lenses, and we offer Eye Exams, Emergency Treatment as well as the Management of Ocular Diseases.

 

  • Comprehensive Eye Exams
  • Emergency Eye Care
  • Pediatric Eye Care
  • Contact Lens Exams
  • Amblyopia Treatment
  • Dry Eyes
  • Strabismus Treatment
  • Myopia Management
  • Neuro Optometry
  • Sport Vision
  • Vision Therapy
  • Emergency Eye Care Services
  • Glaucoma Testing and Treatment

Location & Hours

Convenient Hours

  • Open Evenings
  • Open Weekends

Access

  • Onsite Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Our Team

Dr. Alice E. Unger O.D.

Dr. Alice E. Unger, O.D.

Dr. Alice has earned a reputation for friendly professional eye care. She practices full-scope optometry including primary eye care of all ages. She is happy to take the time to help her patients understand their vision and eye health conditions and... Show More

Dr. Alice has earned a reputation for friendly professional eye care. She practices full-scope optometry including primary eye care of all ages. She is happy to take the time to help her patients understand their vision and eye health conditions and their choices of treatment, including glasses, contact lenses, corrective surgery, such as LASIK, and cataract surgery. Her clinical interests also include dry eye syndrome, ocular disease, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. She works closely with area specialists when her patients need surgery or advanced care. As the field of optometry has evolved and expanded over the last 20 to 30 years, Dr. Alice has actively maintained and progressed her optometric expertise. She finds it very rewarding when she is able to apply what she is learning to the care of her patients.


Originally from Prairie Village, Kansas, she received her undergraduate degree in Human Biology from the University of Kansas-Lawrence in 1987. She went on to earn her doctorate in Optometry from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry in 1991. When she is not serving her patients, Dr. Alice enjoys spending time with her husband, Tom, her son Kurt and his wife, Caitlin, her son Drew and his wife Taylor, and her son Grant. They take pleasure in trying new restaurants, exploring the Missouri Botanical Garden, and attending art fairs together.


In 2003, Drs. Unger joined Vision Source, the largest network of independent optometrists in the country. Dr. Alice continues to be a supporting member of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

  • Family Friendly
Dr. Thomas K. Unger O.D.

Dr. Thomas K. Unger, O.D.

As an independent, private practitioner, Dr. Tom follows his passion to find the best solution for his patients’ vision challenges using the latest technology, innovative eye care products, and talented staff.His special interest in vision therapy attracts patients from hours... Show More

As an independent, private practitioner, Dr. Tom follows his passion to find the best solution for his patients’ vision challenges using the latest technology, innovative eye care products, and talented staff.


His special interest in vision therapy attracts patients from hours away. He experiences great satisfaction in being part of a team that helps students who struggle with learning related vision problems, works with patients with vision challenges due to stroke, or trains athletes to maximize their visual skills for their sport. Dr. Tom also enjoys the challenge of managing patients who have complex dry eye disease. By utilizing advanced technology to discover the underlying causes of dry eye disease, he finds successful outcomes that improve quality of life and limit potential damage to the eyes. Similarly, Dr. Tom has developed protocols to minimize the risk of macular degeneration, a major cause of vision loss. Since there is no current treatment to recover vision loss due to macular degeneration, he strives to educate his patients and proactively limit their potential loss of vision.


Dr. Tom graduated from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. In 1988, he received his doctorate in Optometry from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry where he met his future wife Dr. Alice Unger. Together they established Unger Eye Care in Dr. Tom’s hometown of Troy, Illinois in 1991. Outside the office, he enjoys any activities that involve his family. From a simple dinner conversation to a spontaneous trip across town to a local event, Dr. Tom enjoys his time with Alice and their three boys Grant, Drew and his wife Taylor, and Kurt and his wife Caitlin. He also looks forward to exploring architecture and history, the Missouri Botanical Garden, good healthy food, and specialty pour over coffee.


Currently, Dr. Tom is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Illinois Optometric Association, the Southwestern Illinois Optometric Association, the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, Vision Source, COVD, and Edwardsville Chamber of Commerce. He is also currently an elder at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Over the years he has served on the St. Paul’s Lutheran School board, has been secretary for the Goshen Rotary, and has been president of the Troy Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Tom continues to be a supporting member of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

  • Family Friendly

Medical and Vision Insurance plans

Have another plan? Benefit questions? Paying out of pocket?
Call us at 618-667-2020, We are happy to help.

VSP
VSP
Medicare
Medicare
United Healthcare
United Healthcare
Aetna
Aetna
Cigna
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Spectera
Spectera
Eye Med
Eye Med
Davis Vision
Davis Vision
Humana
Humana
Tricare
Tricare
Anthem
Anthem
National Vision Administration (NVA)
National Vision Administration (NVA)
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
AARP
AARP
Aetna Medicare
Aetna Medicare
Blue View Vision
Blue View Vision
AARP Medicare Complete
AARP Medicare Complete
Meritain Health
Meritain Health
Railroad Medicare Beneficiaries
Railroad Medicare Beneficiaries
FEP Blue Vision
FEP Blue Vision
Golden Rule
Golden Rule
Essence Healthcare
Essence Healthcare

Patient Reviews

Staff was very friendly. Dr was exceptional. I felt he was through and knowledgeable.
- christina c. 2 weeks ago
This was my first visit and everyone was exceptional from the front desk staff, to the doctors, to the eye tests staff, to the staff that helped on frames to... Show More
This was my first visit and everyone was exceptional from the front desk staff, to the doctors, to the eye tests staff, to the staff that helped on frames to check out. I specifically dealt with Kimmy, Dr. Drew, Dr. Alice, Darla and Meghan. And I apologize for not having the name of the receptionist - but he was excellent as well. All were professional. Dr. Drew was very thorough with my exam as was Dr. Alice. They answered all of my questions. Everyone was kind, understanding, gracious. Over the years I have been to many eye doctors and this office is by far the best.
- Mary T. 3 weeks ago
Very detailed and nice to have issues explained out in normal words
- S W. 1 month ago
We have been going to Unger for years and every experience has been great. Doctor Alice and Doctor Tom are very thorough and so easy to work with. Also, the... Show More
We have been going to Unger for years and every experience has been great. Doctor Alice and Doctor Tom are very thorough and so easy to work with. Also, the staff is great, especially Kimmy! I higher recommend this business.
- Ruth A. 1 month ago
Fantastic customer service! I was having issues with my new glasses and the Unger Eye Care staff took care of replacing my new glasses! I left their office very pleased... Show More
Fantastic customer service! I was having issues with my new glasses and the Unger Eye Care staff took care of replacing my new glasses! I left their office very pleased with how I was treated! Thank you so much!
- Sharlene H. 1 month ago
Very high tech. Everyone is so nice.
- Chrissy J. 1 month ago
I enjoyed my visit to Unger, Ms Leslie made sure to answer any questions I had. The entire staff treats you like family. I would recommend Unger for your families... Show More
I enjoyed my visit to Unger, Ms Leslie made sure to answer any questions I had. The entire staff treats you like family. I would recommend Unger for your families eyecare needs.
- John S. 1 month ago
Staff very friendly, helpful, & make you feel welcome. The doctors very patient & explain everything.
- Deborah Z. 1 month ago
Awesome place, Doctors are great and so are the personnel that help with glasses
- Bill C. 2 months ago
everything was very nice and professional.
- Pauline C. 2 months ago