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Best Optometrists in Wilmington, NC

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Wilmington, NC 28401

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5.0 (31)
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5.0 (26)

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Seashore Eye Associates provides eye exams, retinal imaging, diabetic eye exams, prescription glasses, and other optometry services in Wilmington. The head optometrist graduated from the Philadelphia College of Optometry with clinical honors and has over 30 years of experience. She is a member of the North Carolina State Optometry Society and the American Optometric Society. The clinic has an optical store stocking products from designer brands such as Banana Republic, Elle Eyewear Collection, Carrera, and more.

Wilmington, NC 28403

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4.9 (193)
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5.0 (35)

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Atlantic Vision Center provides complete eye care services in Wilmington and opened in 1975. The clinic provides general eye care, adult and pediatric eye exams, visual field testing, digital retinal imaging, and other optometric services. The founder holds a doctorate from the Southern College of Optometry and is a member of the North Carolina State Optometric Society. The clinic has an optical store selling contact lenses, prescription eyeglasses, and sunglasses.

Southport, NC 28461

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5.0 (3)
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5.0 (2)

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Howard Eye Associates is an optometrist in Southport providing primary eye care, treatment of ocular diseases, pediatric vision care, low vision rehab, frame services, and other optometric services. The optometrist holds a doctorate from the Southern College of Optometry and serves on the Brunswick County Health and Human Services Advisory Board. The optometrist volunteers with New Hope Clinic in Southport and is active with Team in Training of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Wilmington, NC 28409

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3.0 (6)
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4.8 (1)

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Omni Eye Specialists provides comprehensive ophthalmic evaluations in Wilmington. The clinic provides glaucoma testing, cataract evaluations, diabetic eye care, and general eye exams. The founder has over 22 years of experience, a Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Pennsylvania, and a fellowship in glaucoma. The clinic has an optical boutique stocking Ray-Ban, Costa, Smith Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, and other brands.

Leland, NC 28451

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5.0 (469)
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5.0 (28)
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5.0 (4)

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Swell Vision Center is a full service optometric practice and optical boutique in Leland. The clinic provides diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, and macular degeneration. The adjoined optical shop stocks products from brands like Tom Ford, Lafont, OGI, Ray Ban, and Flexon. The owner and optometrist graduated magna cum laude from the Houston College of Optometry and the clinic is open Monday through Friday.

Wilmington, NC 28403

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Dr. Edward Paul in Wilmington has over 25 years of experience in providing optometry services. Dr. Edward Paul is one of the world’s foremost authorities on macular degeneration, eye diseases, and nutrition. He is a graduate of the Southern College of Optometry and is the researcher and inventor of the patented TOZAL Comprehensive Eye Health Formula. Consumers’ Research Council of America has recognized Dr. Edward Paul as one of the nation’s top optometrists.

Wilmington, NC 28403

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4.9 (888)
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4.8 (46)
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3.7 (3)

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Family Vision Clinic in Wilmington provides optometry services such as eye health exams, pediatric eye exams, treatment of eye diseases, orthokeratology, and optomap exams. The doctor has over 25 years of experience, and he was one of the first Doctors in North Carolina to embrace the Optos Retinal Scanning System. The doctor is a certified practitioner of Corneal Refractive Therapy and WAVE. The clinic accepts insurance including Always Care, Avesis, Community Eye Care, Davis Vision, and other vision insurance providers.

Wilmington, NC 28403

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4.9 (332)
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5.0 (42)
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4.5 (7)

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The Eye Center in Wilmington offers pediatric eye exams, refractive surgery, and thorough analysis of ocular functions. The clinic is located next to Lenscrafters, thereby ensuring that patients can purchase eyewear quickly. The clinic is open Monday to Friday, and customers have left great reviews such as, "The service was great, Dr. Shared information about my exam that was never explained to me before. I did not need to have my eyes dilated."

Wilmington, NC 28403

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5.0 (3133)
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5.0 (1152)
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3.1 (23)

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Wilmington Eye offers optometry services to treat cataracts, glaucoma, and other eye issues. The clinic also offers pediatric eye care, and the lead optometrist is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She served as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy and was one of the first cataract surgeons, certified in the technique of bladeless cataract surgery. The clinic is a winner of the Patients’ Choice Award for 2015 and provides financing options through Care Credit.

Wilmington, NC 28403

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5.0 (256)
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4.0 (1)

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Surgical Eye Care provides Lasik and cataract eye surgery in Wilmington. Premier Surgeon Magazine has named the owner one of the top 250 innovators in the field of premium IOL implant surgery. The clinic provides financing option through Care Credit, and customers have left many positive reviews including, “I wanted you to know that your staff is some of the friendliest and most concerned and helpful that I have ever experienced.”

1613 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28403

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4.9 (304)
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4.0 (27)
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2.5 (6)

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Paul Vision Institute is an eye clinic and optical shop in Wilmington that carries a wide selection of frame brands and lens options. Backed by experience, its resident doctor, Edward Paul, and his fellow eye experts can recommend the right combination of frames and lenses patients need based on their visual requirements, hobbies, and personal taste. Paul Vision Institute also diagnoses and treats various ocular diseases and emergencies, conducts eye exams, and offers LASIK co-management programs.

Wilmington, NC 28401

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5.0 (11)
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4.5 (6)

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Jeffrey Coleman is an optometrist in Wilmington that offers medical eye care for diabetes, cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Dr. Jeffrey Coleman graduated from the Southern College of Optometry with honors and has over 20 years of experience. The clinic accepts most insurance plans including Medicare, Tricare, and VSP. The clinic also provides the option to finance surgery through Care Credit.

Compare our Top Optometrists

NameExpertise RatingAddressPromotionsLearn more
Seashore Eye Associates
Wilmington, NC 28401
Atlantic Vision Center
Wilmington, NC 28403
Howard Eye Associates
Southport, NC 28461
Omni Eye Specialists
Wilmington, NC 28409
Swell Vision Center
Leland, NC 28451
Dr. Edward Paul
Wilmington, NC 28403
Family Vision Clinic
Wilmington, NC 28403
The Eye Center
Wilmington, NC 28403
Wilmington Eye
Wilmington, NC 28403
Surgical Eye Care
Wilmington, NC 28403
Paul Vision Institute
1613 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28403
Jeffrey Coleman
Wilmington, NC 28401

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