Summary

Dr. Mercer is originally from the state of West Virginia. She graduated from West Virginia University in 1999 with a degree in Human Nutrition and Foods. She attended optometry school in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry from 1999-2003 graduating with honors. Dr. Mercer joined Tidewater Eye Centers in 2005. She has extensive training in treatment of ocular disease such as glaucoma, infections, and dry eye disease and in managing cataract patients both pre and post operatively. Her special area of interest is in the fitting and prescribing of specialty contact lenses including scleral lenses for patients with corneal diseases such as keratoconus or corneal transplants.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Tidewater Eye Centers

3235 Academy Ave Ste 200Portsmouth, VA 23703
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Portsmouth , VAVirginia Beach , VAChesapeake , VANorfolk , VA
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Alison Mercer

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Medical Specialties

Alison Mercer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Alison Mercer has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Eye Exam
  • Optometrist
  • Vision Therapy

Certifications, License, & Education

Alison Mercer holds an expired medical license in the state of Virginia.

Medical License

Doctor Of Optometry with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2025.

NPI Number

Alison Mercer's NPI number is 1093725830.

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