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Dr Richard S. Stewart
Optometrist
Dr. Richard S. Stewart was born in Arizona (third generation) but grew up in Southern California. He earned his Bachelor’s in Animal Physiology from the University of California at San Diego. He went on to earn his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry in 1991. Over the course of his studies, Dr. Stewart completed clinical externships at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi, Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, and the Phoenix Indian Medical Center.
In 1995 Dr. Stewart started as the managing optometrist at the LensCrafters in the Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale, Arizona. He took over as the lease holding independent doctor of optometry in 1997.
After over fifteen years as the independent doctor of optometry at the LensCrafters Glendale, Arizona location, Dr. Richard Stewart parted ways and opened AVANT GARDE EYE CARE and optical boutique in Peoria, Arizona.
”Opening Avant Garde Eye Care has allowed me to practice optometry unencumbered by a foreign owned corporate entity that appeared solely driven by profits.* The response from patients over the new office has been overwhelmingly positive. The most frequent comment by patients is, “I am SO glad not to have to go to the mall.” They love the easily accessible location, the clean, modern appearance, and the selection. My patients now have access to the latest and best in lens materials, designs, and coatings, not available at LensCrafters, allowing for the sharpest vision possible. I can offer them frames from multiple manufacturers rather than only one. Most importantly, I can now take better care of all of their eye care needs.”
*Most consumers are unaware that LensCrafters is owned and supplied by the Italian frame manufacturer Luxottica. Luxottica also owns Pearle Vision, Target Optical, Sears Optical, Macy’s Optical, Optical Shops of Aspen, and Sunglass Hut, as well as the EyeMed Vision Plan.