Eye Doctor Near Linden Oaks & Cameron NC | TRICARE Accepted

Why Linden Oaks Families Drive to Eye Medics

Ortho-K overnight contact lens fitting at Eye Medics Optometry — serving Linden Oaks, Cameron, and Moore County NC military families — Ortho-K overnight contact lens fitting at Eye Medics — Cameron, NC military families near Fort Bragg. No glasses or daytime contacts needed.

Linden Oaks is one of the largest military housing communities associated with Fort Bragg — a gated neighborhood in Cameron, NC (Harnett County) home to approximately 2,000 active-duty Army families. It's a tight-knit, family-oriented community, and the families who live there take their children's health seriously.

The challenge is that Harnett County has limited access to specialist-level optometry. Most families either settle for a chain optical store or make the 25–30 minute drive south to Fayetteville. Those who make that drive to Eye Medics consistently tell us it's worth every minute — because we offer services that simply don't exist closer to home.

I'm Dr. J. Singletary, OD, FIAOMC — a Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control. I've personally fitted hundreds of Ortho-K patients, many of them children of active-duty soldiers who came to us specifically because no one else in the region offered this level of myopia care. If your child's prescription is getting stronger every year, that's not something a chain optical store can address. We can.

Our Services

Comprehensive Eye Care Services Near Cameron, NC

Teen with clear vision after SleepSee Ortho-K lenses — myopia management serving Cameron and Linden Oaks NC families near Fort Bragg — SleepSee Ortho-K myopia management — teens sleep in lenses, see clearly all day. Serving Linden Oaks and Cameron NC families.

Eye Medics offers the full spectrum of optometric care — from routine annual exams to highly specialized services that most practices in the region don't provide. For Linden Oaks families, this means you don't need to drive to Raleigh or Chapel Hill for advanced eye care.

Comprehensive Eye Exams

Adults and children, 45–60 min with the doctor

Pediatric Eye Care

Starting at 6 months — InfantSEE® provider

Ortho-K / sleepSEE®

Overnight lenses that correct vision while your child sleeps

TRICARE Accepted

Prime & Select — fully authorized provider

Myopia Management

Ortho-K overnight lenses and low-dose atropine programs

Dry Eye Treatment

IPL therapy, punctal plugs, and advanced protocols

Contact Lens Fittings

Standard, specialty, and scleral lens fittings

Glaucoma & Retinal Care

Advanced imaging and co-management with specialists

Myopia in Military Children: The Numbers

Military children face a unique set of risk factors for myopia progression. Frequent PCS moves mean gaps in care, inconsistent prescription tracking, and often no continuity with a single eye doctor who knows their history. Research consistently shows that myopia is progressing faster in children today than at any point in recorded history.

Myopia Prevalence in U.S. Children (% affected)

Myopia Progression: Untreated vs. Managed (Diopters)

Typical prescription change from age 7–14. Ortho-K reduces progression by up to 78%. Source: COMET Study, JAMA Ophthalmology.

Early myopia management makes a measurable difference. The window for maximum impact is ages 6–14.

The good news is that myopia progression can be slowed — often dramatically — with the right treatment started at the right age. Ortho-K has been shown in peer-reviewed studies to reduce axial elongation (eye growth) by up to 78% compared to standard glasses. These are not experimental treatments — they are the standard of care at leading pediatric eye practices worldwide.

If your child's prescription has changed by more than 0.50D in the past year, I want to talk to you. The window for maximum impact is ages 6–14. Don't wait.

⚠ Important — Know the Difference

Vision screenings by pediatricians and schools are NOT eye exams. Only licensed eye doctors are trained and equipped to perform a comprehensive eye examination.

70–80%

of children's eye problems are missed by school and pediatrician vision screenings.

45–60 min

A comprehensive eye exam at Eye Medics — vs. the 2-minute school screening.

A "pass" on a school screening is not the same as a healthy eye exam. Source: American Optometric Association.

Annual Myopia Progression Rate by Treatment Type

Average Annual Prescription Change (Diopters/Year)

Comparison of untreated, glasses-only, and Ortho-K managed children. Source: COMET Study, Brien Holden Vision Institute.

Ortho-K reduces annual myopia progression by up to 78% compared to no treatment.

Optometrist conducting pediatric eye exam at Eye Medics Optometry — serving Linden Oaks, Cameron, and Moore County NC families — Our team provides thorough, unhurried eye examinations for every patient — including Linden Oaks and Cameron area families.

TRICARE Coverage for Linden Oaks Military Families

Eye Medics is a fully authorized TRICARE provider — we accept both TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select. For active-duty families in Linden Oaks, this means your annual eye exam, contact lens fittings, and many specialty services are covered at little or no out-of-pocket cost.

TRICARE Plan	Eye Exam Coverage	Specialty Services
TRICARE Prime	1 exam/year, $0 copay (active duty)	Covered with referral
TRICARE Select	1 exam/year, small copay	Covered with referral
TRICARE Young Adult	Annual exam covered	Varies by plan
TRICARE For Life	Annual exam covered	Medicare supplement

We also accept VSP, EyeMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Medicaid (NC), NC Health Choice, and HSA/FSA cards. Call us at (910) 426-3937 and we'll verify your benefits before your appointment.

TRICARE Eye Care Guide →Prime, Select & For Life

What to Expect at Your First Visit from Linden Oaks

Eye Medics Optometry office exterior Fayetteville NC

When Linden Oaks families visit Eye Medics for the first time, they often tell us they're surprised by how different the experience is from what they've had at previous duty stations. Here's what a typical first visit looks like:

1
Arrival & intake
Free parking directly in front of the office. Check in 10 minutes early for new patient paperwork (or complete it online in advance).
2
Pre-exam testing
Our technician performs corneal topography, retinal imaging, and visual field screening before you see the doctor.
3
Comprehensive exam
45–60 minutes with Dr. Singletary or Dr. Shiau — not a rushed 10-minute chain store experience. We review your child's full history and discuss any concerns.
4
Myopia assessment (for children)
If your child is under 18, we assess axial length and progression risk and discuss whether myopia management is appropriate.
5
Prescription & plan
You leave with a clear prescription, a written care plan, and a follow-up schedule. No pressure, no upselling.

How Eye Medics Compares to Chain Optical Stores

Military families often end up at chain optical stores because they're convenient and familiar from previous duty stations. Here's an honest comparison of what you get at Eye Medics versus a typical chain:

Feature	Eye Medics	Chain Optical
Exam time with doctor	45–60 minutes	10–15 minutes
Myopia management / Ortho-K	✓ Full program	✗ Not offered
TRICARE accepted	✓ Prime & Select	Varies by location
Pediatric specialty training	✓ Dr. Singletary & Dr. Shiau	General OD only
Dry eye treatment (IPL, etc.)	✓ Full protocol	✗ Not offered
Keratoconus / scleral lenses	✓ Specialty fittings	✗ Not offered
Google reviews	1,500+ · 5.0 stars	Varies
Same-day urgent appointments	✓ When available	Limited

Frequently Asked Questions from Linden Oaks & Cameron Patients

Where is Eye Medics Optometry located near Linden Oaks / Cameron, NC?

We're at 6970 Nexus Ct., Fayetteville, NC 28304 — approximately 25–30 minutes from Linden Oaks via US-401 S. We're right off Cliffdale Road near the Westover Hills area, with free parking directly in front of the office. Our hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9AM–4PM, and Tuesday 1–5PM. Call us at (910) 426-3937.

Does Eye Medics accept TRICARE for Linden Oaks military families?

Yes — we are a fully authorized TRICARE provider accepting both TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select. Linden Oaks is a Fort Bragg military housing community, and we serve many active-duty families from there. Call (910) 426-3937 and we'll verify your TRICARE benefits before your appointment at no charge.

How do I know if my child in Linden Oaks needs an eye exam?

The American Optometric Association recommends a child's first comprehensive eye exam at 6 months, then again at age 3, before starting school, and annually after that. Warning signs include squinting, sitting close to the TV, frequent headaches, avoiding reading, or a teacher noting attention issues. Many vision problems have no obvious symptoms — a passing school screening is not a substitute for a comprehensive exam.

What is myopia management and does my child need it?

Myopia management uses clinically proven treatments — Ortho-K lenses and low-dose atropine drops — to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children. If your child's prescription is getting stronger every year, that's a sign their eyes are still growing too fast. Slowing that progression now reduces their lifetime risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Military children who move frequently are especially at risk of gaps in myopia care.

Is it worth driving from Linden Oaks to Fayetteville for an eye exam?

Many of our Linden Oaks patients tell us the 25-minute drive is absolutely worth it. We offer services that simply aren't available at chain optical stores — Ortho-K, scleral lens fittings, IPL dry eye therapy, and pediatric specialty care. We also accept TRICARE, which many closer providers do not. Most patients come once or twice a year, and they consistently tell us the experience is unlike any eye care they've had at previous duty stations.

Do you see patients from other Harnett County communities?

Absolutely. We regularly see patients from Linden Oaks, Cameron, Lillington, Angier, Fuquay-Varina, and other Harnett County communities. If you're willing to make the drive to Fayetteville, we're happy to be your eye care home — especially for specialty services like myopia control and TRICARE-covered care.

Reference Resources

Last reviewed: March 2026

American Optometric Association — Myopia NIH — Myopia Prevalence and Progression Brien Holden Vision Institute — Global Myopia Projections TRICARE Vision Benefits Overview Linden Oaks Military Housing — Corvias

Eye Doctor Near Linden Oaks & Cameron, NC