Call for an appointment: 
Chandler, AZ (480) 812-2211

Dr. Kevin Quaranta and staff welcome you to Sonoran Desert Eye Center.  Our mission is to improve the quality of your life by providing the finest in vision care for people of all ages in the east valley.  We stay up to date on the most recent advances in all aspects of eye care, from the latest in eyewear and contact lenses to new procedures for surgical vision correction and special cataract implant options. 

Why Choose Sonoran Desert Eye Center?

  • Conveniently located along the San Tan Freeway in Chandler, AZ and Gilbert, AZ.
  • Convenient hours available until 7pm and Saturday mornings.
  • We reserve appointment slots for patients that don't want to wait a week for their exam. 
  • We provide the finest products in eyecare.
  • We have a beautiful optical with a nice selection of thousands of stylish designer frames for women, children, and men. 
  • We'll work hard to help you get the eyecare that will bring you the greatest happiness. 
  • Onsite finishing lab that enables us to finish our high quality lenses with greater precision and faster turnaround time.
  • We accept nearly all vision and medical insurances.  We are one of the premier VSP doctors in Chandler and Gilbert.
  • Dr. Quaranta has been in eye care since 1983 and has extensive experience for the last 14 years managing the most difficult eye problems alongside specialists in retina, glaucoma, cataract, oculoplastics, cornea disease, and refractive surgery. If there's a problem that requires surgery, he'll set you up with the best surgeons and help you avoid a bad experience.
  • Dr. Quaranta is as picky about getting your eyeglasses prescription right as he is with his own prescription. He makes sure you're going to be happy with the new prescription, guaranteed! 
  • Dr. Quaranta's area of specialty is glaucoma and co-managing diabetic retinopathy and cataracts.
  • Caring, friendly, and experienced optometrist and staff who are absolutely dedicated to doing all that can be done to give you the clearest, most comfortable vision possible for your lifestyle. 
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE: Eyeglass frames and lenses are guaranteed.  For example, our premium anti-reflective coatings have a two year guarantee against scratches.  No questions asked!  You buy glasses that we back up to last longer than anything you can get anywhere else!  If you are not sure your prescription is right, Dr. Quaranta will check it for free...guaranteed.
  • Friendly, family atmosphere. We take pride in treating you like family and friends.
  • The most advanced vision correction options, including contact lenses, eye glasses, corneal reshaping therapy, and refractive surgery 

Insurance

We are providers for  Vision Service Plan (VSP), EyeMed, Avesis, Delta Vision, Superior Vision, Spectera, Davis Vision, Tricare, Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, Healthnet, United Health Care,  and many others.  Call to see if we take your insurance

We have a large percentage of self-pay patients who seek greater value and quality in their eye care and eye wear. They understand that buying high quality products that last longer is a greater value than having to replace cheaper quality glasses more frequently. 

Location 

We are conveniently located at the southeast corner of Pecos and Cooper, in the San Tan Crossing professional complex on the border of  Chandler and Gilbert, AZ, near the Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

Convenient Hours!!

  

Monday

9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Tuesday

10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Wednesday

9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Thursday

10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Friday

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Every Saturday

9:00 am – 12:00 am

 

We can accommodate individuals during lunch hours, or before or after hours for special circumstances or for emergencies.   

  

Dr. J. Kevin Quaranta

Dr. Quaranta is an optometrist with over 25 years experience in eyecare., 13 of those on staff at an opthalmic outpatient surgery center.   He is dedicated to providing the best in vision correction, whether the need be eyeglasses, contact lenses, or LASIK. 

He has treated thousands of glaucoma patients over the last 12 years and seen tens of thousands of patients for diabetic retinopathy, Plaquenil toxicity, cataracts, and glaucoma.  He treats eye emergencies, red eye, and dry eye, as well as prescribes glasses and contact lenses.  Dr. Quaranta has developed a network of the best specialists in the field of retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics, cataract, cornea, and refractive error, should the need for surgery develop.  He communicates carefully with your primary care doctor to coordinate your care.

 

Our Staff

Our staff is fun, friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.  Our mission is to treat you as we would our own family and to continually increase in knowledge and skills so we can better serve YOU. Our staff members include:

  • Office Manager: Tiffany
  • Receptionists:  Tiffany, Kim W., and Kim S.
  • Opticians: Christy, Mya, and Janice
  • Doctor's Assistant: Nicole
  • Patient Representative: Tiffany

 

Common Eye Problems

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, we have the solution.  You need to see us:

  • Blurred vision at distance or near or both.
  • Frustration with your vision, contact lenses, or eyeglasses due to varying lifestyle needs.
  • Desire to wear contact lenses, even if you have astigmatism or need reading glasses.
  • Eyestrain or headaches associated with vision.
  • Dry eyes.
  • Sandy, burning feelings in the eyes.
  • Red eye.
  • Eye pain.
  • Flashes of light.
  • New floaters.
  • Light sensitivity.
  • Concerns about potential eye problems due to diabetes, high blood pressure, or therapy with Plaquenil.
  • History of glaucoma, macular degeneration, or cataracts.
  • Desire for competent ongoing care for glaucoma.
  • Competent advice regarding cataract surgery, LASIK, and Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL).
  • Desire for Corneal Reshaping Therapy (CRT). This eliminates need for glasses or contact lenses during the day with the use of a nighttime contact lens, without the need for surgery.  Ideal for teenagers. 
    Desire for quality eyecare from people who care about you like family.
  • Desire for eyewear that compliments your lifestyle, fashion needs, and desired image.  We take pride in helping you GET WHAT YOU WANT  for eyewear, including designer frames, progressives, Transitions, anti-glare, thinner and lighter weight lenses, and multiple pairs, at a price within your reach (currently we offer 2nd pair 1/2 off).
  • Desire for an eyedrop to extend eyelash length.

 

Current  Specials!

Get two pairs of glasses and get the 2nd pair at 50% off!  This is an excellent opportunity to purchase your pair of sunglasses, or a different style, or a pair of computer glasses.

Also ask about 20% off of eyeglasses.

We help you get the best price on contact lenses by offering discounts and huge rebates (up to $70.00) for the highest quality contact lenses, including Coopervision, Bausch and Lomb, and Ciba lenses.     

"Vision for Life"

Our slogan is "Vision for Life"  , which means that we are devoted to optimizing and preserving your vision to live your life  to it's fullest for the rest of your life!   We improve lives. 

 

Faith, Family, and Community First Philosophy

 We support these values in this order.  We believe a great community is built on these pillars.  We will do all we can, at great personal expense, to uphold these values. Faith means we value honesty, going the second mile for you, and treating you as we would treat our own family,   Our devotion to family means that business serves the family, not the other way around.  We support the community in the following ways:

  • We provide eyecare kits at our expense for local school nurses.
  • We offer assistance for vision screenings in schools.
  • Our gracious donors pay for eyecare and eyewear for underpriviledged individuals. 
  • We provide education about eyes to PTO's, nursing homes, and other groups free of charge.  
  • We are proud sponsers of  Chandler Girls Softball
  • Dr. Quaranta also maintains a website for eyecare providers that summarizes current research in eyecare.
  • Investing in Chandler, providing a traditional community-based family eye care practice
  • Dr. Quaranta visits regularly with doctors of all fields to undestand their level of expertise to be able to better co-manage patients.
  • Sonoran Desert Eye Center is an active member of the Chandler, Arizona Chamber of Commerce.  Chandler Chamber of Commerce Logo, Links to the Chandler Chamber of Commerce Home Page

 

We are accepting new patients with convenient early morning, evening, and weekend hours for people with busy lifestyles.   We leave room on our schedule for emergencies and same day appointments.  Often times we can honor walk-in patients.

Call  (480) 812-2211  (480) 812-2211 now to make an appointment or use our online appointment request form.  


Sonoran Desert Eye Center
2211 E. Pecos Road, Suite 1
Chandler, AZ  85225
Phone: 480.812.2211
kevinq@sonorandeserteye.com