Accepting new patients
Dr. Ira Gail Altaras, OD
- Speaks
- English
Overview
Dr. Ira Gail Altaras practises at the Portage office on US Highway 6 in Porter County, Indiana, serving the Northwest Indiana communities along the lakeshore. The practice covers comprehensive eye examinations for adults and children, glasses and contact lenses, and medical eye care.
A full examination covers how clearly each eye sees at distance and near, how the two eyes focus and team together, the health of the lids, tear film and cornea, eye pressure, and an examination of the retina and optic nerve. Scans and retinal photographs are taken where a baseline is worth keeping, since glaucoma and diabetic damage are identified by comparison over time rather than in a single sitting.
Patients book here for first glasses and first contact lenses, for near vision that has started to slip, for dry and irritated eyes, for the annual diabetic retinal check a physician has asked for, and for the problems that need seeing quickly: red or painful eyes, infections, grit or metal in the eye, and sudden floaters or flashes.
The licence is verified against the Indiana Optometry Board register. Call the Highway 6 office to confirm which vision and medical plans are accepted before you book.
- Languages
- English
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- 219-763-1538
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma and raised eye pressure
- Cataract
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Eye infections, allergy and styes
Procedures Performed
- Comprehensive eye examination
- Contact lens fitting and follow-up
- Dilated retinal examination
- Eye pressure testing for glaucoma
- Visual field testing
- Retinal imaging and OCT scans
- Foreign body removal and red eye treatment
- Pre-operative and post-operative cataract and LASIK care
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Insurance & Fees
Self-pay patients are welcome.
Vision and medical insurance networks differ by office, plan and year. Call the office with your plan details before the visit to confirm the exam, the contact lens fitting and any medical eye care are covered.
Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with your insurance company before your visit.
Location
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an eye exam with Dr. Altaras?
Call the Portage office in Portage, Indiana on 219-763-1538 to book an eye exam or a contact lens appointment. Ask for the first available slot with Dr. Altaras by name, say whether the visit is a routine exam, a contact lens fitting or an eye problem, and have your vision or medical plan details to hand so cover can be checked before you arrive.
What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Altaras?
Bring photo ID and your vision and medical insurance cards, your current glasses and the boxes or prescription for your contact lenses, a list of every medicine and eye drop you use, and any previous eye records or retinal scans. Mention diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease or a family history of glaucoma, because these change what gets examined. Your pupils may be dilated, which leaves vision blurry and light sensitive for a few hours, so bring sunglasses and plan for someone else to drive if you are unsure.
What does Dr. Ira Gail Altaras specialize in?
Dr. Ira Gail Altaras practices Comprehensive Eye Exams, Contact Lenses, Diabetic Eye Care, Ocular Disease and Optometry. Focus areas include Comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, Glasses and contact lens prescriptions, Screening and monitoring for eye disease, Diabetic eye exams and Red eye and eye injury visits.
Where does Dr. Ira Gail Altaras practice?
Dr. Ira Gail Altaras sees patients at Portage, 6097 US Highway 6, Portage, IN 46368.
Is Dr. Ira Gail Altaras accepting new patients?
Yes. Dr. Ira Gail Altaras is accepting new patients.
What languages does Dr. Ira Gail Altaras speak?
Dr. Ira Gail Altaras speaks English.
About This Profile
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Verified profile
Verified profile. Details checked against Practice doctor profile page, state optometry licence record and public provider directories on October 8, 2026.
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Last updated
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