Three Generations
One Vision
Since 1975
Welcome to Heffington’s
Bob founded Heffington Optical in 1975 and is now in its third generation, working to provide the highest quality eye care in Southwest Missouri.
Eye Exams
Yearly eye exams are essential
Dry Eye Treatment
Advanced technology
Emergency Eye Care
Front of the line

What makes Heffington’s unique?
We are real eye doctors giving real eye exams. We manufacture eyeglasses at our laboratory here in Springfield, Missouri. This allows us to offer our patients the best service and price. We make your prescription right, right the first time, right to the doctor’s prescription, right now.

Heffington's Is here to help!
Schedule your annual eye exam, update your prescription, ask questions, or buy a new pair. Don’t just search “eye doctor near me”; count on Heffington’s for all your eye care needs. Let us treat you like family with our experienced, knowledgeable, and home-town team. We are waiting to give you the highest level of total eye care.

Google Reviews

Mykaela
I bring both of my children here, Heffington’s on chestnut is always a friendly welcoming experience! Dr K is the sweetest and explains everything clearly to you and your children! I absolutely love it and wouldn’t want my children going anywhere else. Read more >>

Patrick “Mysticalzoner” Phillips
With the mix-up with my appointment and I showing up at the wrong office, the staff was very accommodating and friendly. Switched my appointment to their office and took care of me there and made me feel really comfortable there. Read more >>

Melissa Kowalewslki
I looked forward to my appointment like a kid does Christmas. Absolutely the best environment and employees around. Top notch from beginning to end. High tech equipment and very knowledgeable staff. Should be 411’s best.

Jesse Brown
I have been pleasantly surprised with the courtesy & service that I have received, on the couple of my most recent visits to this center. The doctor’s, & staff, are all very friendly and helpful. Read more >>

Kathrine Mizell
My husband is a trucker and they were able to get his glasses ready the next day. This is the only place my family will ever go. Definitely worth the money you spend plus the staff is top tier with customer services.
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