Appointment

If you are in need of primary care or eye care in Bakersfield, such as sick visits, diabetes management, routine eye exams, eye disease management for glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy, or in need of cataract or eyelid surgery, please make an appointment.

You can call us during regular business hours:

(661) 215-1006

Office Locations & Hours

ACE’s is located off of Truxtun Avenue just west of Oak Street behind Jim Burke Ford on Westwind Drive. The address is 1721 Westwind Drive, Suite B., Bakersfield California, 93301. The entrance is located on the west side (back) of the building.

Mon - Thu8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday8:00am - 2:30pm
Make A Donation

As a 501(c)(3), the Advanced Center for Eyecare relies on the generosity of our community in order to provide sight-restoring eye care to those in Bakersfield and all of Kern County. Your donations help children see their mothers and fathers clearly once again, gives adults back their ability to work to support their families, and supports elderly individuals in regaining their independence.

"approximately 42% of Kern County’s population, or roughly 2 in 5 people, do not have access to quality eye care services."

Our Mission: High-Quality Health Care For All

ACE provides medical and surgical eye care, as well as primary medical care for underserved and uninsured children, adults, and seniors in Kern County in the following disciplines:

ACE’s Bakersfield doctors provide routine eye exams, diabetic eye exams, eye disease management and testing, contact lens assessments, surgical eye care, and primary medical care. And through our in-house Optical Department, which features a large selection of stylish metal and plastic frames, we are able to fill prescriptions for eyeglasses.

Our mission is to make high-quality medical care available to everybody in Kern County, regardless of their ability to pay. To that end, ACE is proud to accept most public health plans such as Kern Family Healthcare, HealthNet, Straight Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medi/Medi, and Covered California. ACE also accepts several vision insurance plans, including VSP, MES, and Envolve, as well as most private medical PPO insurance plans. And for those without insurance, ACE offers an income-based sliding scale program and donation-supported grant program.

The Advanced Center for Eyecare is the only specialized eye care non-profit organization in Kern County and with the support of our community, we are committed to reducing the number of people who are living in darkness. Thank you again for your interest in ACE, and we hope to count you as a patient or supporter.

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Routine Eye Exams

Routine eye exams check for ocular health and determine whether corrective lenses are needed.

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Glasses and Contacts

ACE’s Optical Department offers a large selection of sophisticated, name-brand eyewear, as well as fashionable, affordable frames for adults and children.

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Diabetic Eye Exams

Diabetic eye exams look for signs of diabetic retinopathy and other diabetes related eye problems.

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Eye Disease Management

Glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and hypertension can all cause severe vision loss if left untreated.

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Eye Surgery

Eye surgeries performed include cataract, pterygium and eyelid lesion removal, and ptosis repair.

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Family Medicine

Continuing and comprehensive health care for the individual and family across all ages, genders, diseases, and parts of the body.

Bakersfield Ophthalmology & Optometry

ACE prides itself in being able to provide most eye care related services without the need for referrals or third-party providers. Our board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists make use of the latest and most advanced technology to provide the best care possible to our patients, right here in Bakersfield.

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Who takes care of our patients?

Meet our Providers

Daniel H. Chang, M.D.

Cataract and Refractive Surgeon, Corneal Specialist
Ophthalmologist Andrew A. Kao, M.D.

Andrew A. Kao, M.D.

Medical Director / Ophthalmologist

Eli Prompradit, PA-C

Primary Care Physician Assistant
School-Based Vision Centers

1 in 4 children has a vision problem that can interfere with their ability to learn. That’s why ACE is proud to partner with OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, an independent nonprofit committed to eradicating the global vision care crisis, the Bakersfield City School District (BCSD), and the Delano Union Elementary School District (DUESD) to offer comprehensive eye exams and glasses to their students at four School-Based Vision Centers.

FAQ

Does ACE accept insurance?

Yes, ACE accepts the following types of insurance:

• Kern Family Health Care
• Health Net (Medi-Cal & Independence Medical Group)
• Straight Medi-Cal
• Medicare (We only accept the following HMO’s: Brand New Day, WellCare, and QualCare)
• Medicare/Medi-Cal (Medi-Medi)
• Anthem Blue Cross (Covered CA not accepted)
• Blue Shield PPO (Covered CA not accepted)
• Cigna PPO
• United Health Care PPO
• Aetna PPO
• Vision Service Plan (VSP) – Signature, Advantage, Choice, Medi-Cal
• Envolve
• MES
• MetLife
• EyeMed
• Avesis Vision

Can ACE help me even if I don't have insurance?

Yes, ACE’s mission is to make eye care affordable and accessible to all. If you do not have insurance, we offer an income-based sliding scale program to help you pay for the care you need. ACE also offers need-based grants that our patients can apply for.

What other forms of payment does ACE accept?

ACE accepts Cash, Personal Checks, Care Credit and most major Credit and Debit Cards.
Please note that we are currently NOT able to accept money orders, cashier’s checks and certain HSA/FSA cards.

Do I need a physician referral to see an ACE eye doctor?

No, patients do not need a physician referral to see one of ACE’s eye doctors. You can simply call us and make an appointment anytime.

Can ACE fill my prescription for eyeglasses from another optometrist?

Yes, even if you are not one of our patients, our optical department is always happy to show you our large selection of frames and fill your prescription.