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Dr. Michael Penney Family Eye Care
"See us today for a clearer tomorrow"
3061 N. Westwood Boulevard, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Welcome to Dr. Michael R. Penney Family Eye Care. Dr. Penney and his staff 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 our office.

Dr. Michael Penney Family Eye Care is a full service eye and vision care provider, accepting eye emergencies as well as scheduled appointments. Patients throughout Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas come to us because they know they will receive the personal attention and professional care that is our foundation. Dr. Penney and staff are dedicated to keeping our patients comfortable and well-informed at all times. We will explain every exam and procedure and answer all of our patient's questions. Additionally, will work with vision insurance providers to ensure good eye health and vision care for all of our patients.

Our Approach to Optometry

Our one-on-one approach to optometry makes Dr. Michael Penney Family Eye Care the eye and vision care providers of choice in this area. Our services include comprehensive eye exams, contact lenses, glasses, glaucoma testing, and pre- and post-operative care. For a complete list of services, visit or call our office at 785-1442.

At Dr. Michael Penney Family Eye Care, we are dedicated to providing high-quality optometry services in a comfortable environment. Call us to schedule an appointment today!

Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Poplar Bluff

Monday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Wednesday:

7:00 am-5:30 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Saturday:

8:30 am-12:30 pm

Sunday:

Closed

Meet The Staff

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  • Dr.
    Michael R. Penney

    Dr. Michael R. Penney has been in private practice optometry in Poplar Bluff since 1987. A native of Dexter, MO and a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, Dr. Penney graduated with honors from the University of Missouri St Louis School of Optometry (UMSL) in 1987, where he was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society.

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  • "Dr. Michael Penney Family Eye Care is the best at what they do and make you feel right at home."
    - Thomas Jones / Poplar Bluff, MO

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