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Welcome to Coastal Eye Care

Your Optometrists in Long Beach, Astoria, Seaside, & Tillamook.


Welcome to Coastal Eye Care, we have four locations: Long Beach, Astoria, Seaside, and Tillamook.. Our doctors and the Coastal Eye Care team strive to provide the finest in optometry services. We invite you to browse our website to learn more about our optometry services, and invite you to join our patient family by scheduling an eye exam appointment at whichever location is most convenient for you.

Coastal Eye Care is a full service eye and vision care provider and will take both eye emergencies as well as scheduled appointments. Patients throughout the Long Beach, Astoria, Seaside, or Tillamook areas come to Coastal Eye Care because they know they will receive the personal attention and professional care that is our foundation. Our optometrists and our team are dedicated to keeping our patients comfortable and well-informed at all times. At Coastal Eye Care, we will explain every exam and procedure and answer all of our patient's questions. Additionally, at Coastal Eye Care, we offer vision financing options and will work with medical and vision insurance providers to ensure good eye health and vision care for all of our patients.

At Coastal Eye Care, we are dedicated to providing high-quality optometry services in a comfortable environment. Call us at the phone numbers below.

Coastal Eye Care

Long Beach
1703 Pacific Ave S
Long Beach, WA 98631
Phone: 360-642-3214
Astoria
553 18th Street
Astoria, OR 97103
Phone: 503-325-4401
Seaside
819 S. Holladay Drive
Seaside, OR 97138
Phone: 503-738-5361
Tillamook
102 Main Ave
Tillamook, OR 97141
Phone: 503-374-0399

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Meet Our Doctors

Learn Who We Are

  • Dr.
    Darren Thorsen
    Optometric Physician

    Dr. Thorsen is the founder and one of the Optometrists at Coastal Eye Care. He has strong ties to the area. He grew up in Warrenton, OR, and completed his undergraduate work at the Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. His Doctorate of Optometry was earned at the Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR.  He started practicing in Long Beach in 1993 and over the years expanded the practice to Seaside and Astoria. Dr. Thorsen has considerable experience in primary eye care, ocular disease management,  eye care for children & teens, and specialty contact lenses fitting. Dr. Thorsen has specific expertise and interest in diseases of the eye and conditions associated with aging, such as cataracts, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Dr. Thorsen is certified in surgical co-management and referral consultation of cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and refractive surgery. Dr. Thorsen is an Associate Professor at Pacific University College of Optometry. He enjoys participating in the training of future optometrists. Coastal Eye Care hosts several interns a year during their final year of clinical training. Dr. Thorsen is an elected member of the Ocean Beach Hospital board of directors and serves as the board chairman. When not working Dr. Thorsen enjoys outdoor sports and traveling with his wife, two sons, and their two dogs. He enjoys working with his hands doing, woodworking projects, and mechanical restorations.

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  • Dr.
    Kyle Thompson
    Optometric Physician

    Dr. Thompson joined Coastal Eye Care following his graduation from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, PA. He grew up in the small town of Estherville, Iowa before moving to the west coast to attend Oregon State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in BioHealth Science and Chemistry.  Kyle enjoys providing eye care services to patients of all ages and needs, with specialized training in both pediatric and military veteran populations. He also received training with a renowned LASIK and cataract surgeon and is very knowledgeable in co-managing common eye procedures. Other areas of specialty include contact lenses and treatment of eye conditions such as dry eye, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease.  Outside the office, Dr. Thompson enjoys local food and drink with his fiancée as well as disc golf, hiking, and watching sports – especially the Kansas City Chiefs and OSU Beavers.  Dr. Thompson provides care in the Astoria, Seaside, and Long Beach locations. 

Testimonials

Reviews By Our Satisfied Patients

  • "Excellent Care! Very thorough exam. The Dr. took the time to explain my issues and answer all my questions. I was so relieved and grateful to be in their office!!"
    H.H.
  • "Coastal has had significant and very positive impact on the improvement and continuing care of my vision. I am grateful for and trust in the care I receive. Thank you"
    S.D.
  • "It was so nice meeting you all yesterday. I really appreciate all the information the Dr gave and the assistance with selecting new glasses. Will definitely recommend your office to all our family and friends."
    D.P.
  • "A superior optical firm. After several trips to Coastal Eye Care, I have it to be one of the best. The staff in particular is both competent and congenial. I recommend Coastal Eye Care highly."
    L.J.
  • "Best eye care ever! I felt very comfortable with Dr. Darren, He really explained how important eye care is to a diabetic patient. Looking forward to seeing him again soon."
    Hannelore S.
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Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Long Beach

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Astoria

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Seaside

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

Closed

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Tilllamook

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed