Need eye doc that sells glasses

[OldDave]

I'm in serious need of a place in TV that will reinstall my old lenses in my frames. (my whole sad story is over in the TV thread.) Who can you recommend? I need a good size practice with a substantial eye glass story and good technicians.

Thanks,

Dave

[NotGolfer]

Ocala Eye in Laural Manor on the corner of 466 and Buena Vista. I forgot to add that Dr. Elmallah at Ocala Eye is a great doctor. I googled his name and he's been highly trained (Harvard I think was one of the schools) here in the U.S. But have seen threads on TOTV that recommend other practioners as well in that practice.

[cunch]

Try Peepers in Colony Plaza 352-259-1621. Great Service

[Mikeod]

I second Peepers. Lab on premises. Great customer service.

[Mimivillager]

Walmart on 441 is great!

[OldDave]

Thanks everyone

[FromAus]

A third vote for Peepers. Attention to detail and great service.

[skyguy79]

Here's a forth vote for Peepers. My wife and I both went there after moving in.

[OldDave]

All of you folks who like Peepers, do they have a doctor or is it just an eye glass shop? Also, as Gracie suggested this morning, I think I probably need to go see an Ophthalmologist. Any recommendations? The double vision is continuing and I can't tell if it's just because I don't have glasses that fit or it's something more.

Thanks again for the concern and the suggestions. I've really enjoyed this forum the last several weeks and getting to know some of you. Being here now and in a bit of trouble, it's nice to feel like I have some support.

[Mimivillager]

Check to see what eye dr your insurance will cover if that is an issue for you. There are several very good opthal here.

[OldDave]

Our insurance pretty much sucks any way, so I'd just like someone good.

[asianthree]

All of you folks who like Peepers, do they have a doctor or is it just an eye glass shop? Also, as Gracie suggested this morning, I think I probably need to go see an Ophthalmologist. Any recommendations? The double vision is continuing and I can't tell if it's just because I don't have glasses that fit or it's something more.

Thanks again for the concern and the suggestions. I've really enjoyed this forum the last several weeks and getting to know some of you. Being here now and in a bit of trouble, it's nice to feel like I have some support.

Sometimes what your insurance pays for is not what you need yes i do believe you need an opthalmologist for your health and peace of mind. If the double vision was not there before the change of your glasses then its not just a screw up with wrong lens. Check the phone book make some calls, speak to them personally and see who you feel comfortable with. We are all thinking of you.

[graciegirl]

Sometimes what your insurance pays for is not what you need yes i do believe you need an opthalmologist for your health and peace of mind. If the double vision was not there before the change of your glasses then its not just a screw up with wrong lens. Check the phone book make some calls, speak to them personally and see who you feel comfortable with. We are all thinking of you.


I agree Asianthree but I haven't gone to an eye doctor yet and surely someone will recommend someone good that can be trusted that they have used. A neighbor woke up with a retinal tear and was seen by the Lange Eye Institute on 466 near Publix. Another friend had cataracts removed at Ocala eye...(here in TV I think)

Oh please someone tell Dave someone who can be trusted.

[skyguy79]

I agree Asianthree but I haven't gone to an eye doctor yet and surely someone will recommend someone good that can be trusted that they have used. A neighbor woke up with a retinal tear and was seen by the Lange Eye Institute on 466 near Publix. Another friend had cataracts removed at Ocala eye...(here in TV I think)

Oh please someone tell Dave someone who can be trusted.Eileen just finished having both eyes operated on by Ocala Eye! We first went to Peepers and they referred her to OE to have the cataracts taken care of. She's very pleased with the results of those operations at Ocala!

The bad news is that I can no longer sneak up on her or sneak out at night without her catching me! :1rotfl:

[asianthree]

sent pm

[Mikeod]

Sent PM

[villager99]

i highly recommend dr. vocci at lake eye associates in the sharon morse building , golf cart accessible although parking can be stressful with the new moffit center right next door

[OldDave]

Thanks again to all of your for your concern, your assistance and for being there. I went to Ocala Eye this morning at 8am unannounced. Told them my problems and was swarmed with people taking care of me. I was lucky enough to get Dr. ElMallah, who someone recommended. I didn't ask for him, just was happy to be seen. He was excellent.

While there is one more test they are running for temporal arteritest (results later today), since the stupid ER did not run the right blood test, he is very sure it is 6th Nerve Palsy. (I'll let you look it up, it's kind of long.) The upshot is it should heal by itself and in the meantime I have an appointment tomorrow with another of their specialists to get prisms put on my glasses so i can finally see what TV looks like.

Thanks again, and wish me luck.

[skyguy79]

Thanks again to all of your for your concern, your assistance and for being there. I went to Ocala Eye this morning at 8am unannounced. Told them my problems and was swarmed with people taking care of me. I was lucky enough to get Dr. ElMallah, who someone recommended. I didn't ask for him, just was happy to be seen. He was excellent.

While there is one more test they are running for temporal arteritest (results later today), since the stupid ER did not run the right blood test, he is very sure it is 6th Nerve Palsy. (I'll let you look it up, it's kind of long.) The upshot is it should heal by itself and in the meantime I have an appointment tomorrow with another of their specialists to get prisms put on my glasses so i can finally see what TV looks like.

Thanks again, and wish me luck.I was at least one of those who recommended Dr. ElMallah to you. My wife had a later followup appointment with him today, and as she told me that her appointment was delayed, I have to presume from what you've said that it's all your fault! :throwtomatoes:

Of course I'm just kidding with you, but she actually was delayed on an appointment with him as stated. Anyway, I'm happy to hear things are working out for you with him and I hope that will continue until the problem is fully resolved!

Correction: It was actually NotGolfer that mentioned Dr. ElMallah, not me! I just supported that location and didn't actually name the Dr.

[Quixote]

Thanks again to all of your for your concern, your assistance and for being there. I went to Ocala Eye this morning at 8am unannounced. Told them my problems and was swarmed with people taking care of me. I was lucky enough to get Dr. ElMallah, who someone recommended. I didn't ask for him, just was happy to be seen. He was excellent.

While there is one more test they are running for temporal arteritest (results later today), since the stupid ER did not run the right blood test, he is very sure it is 6th Nerve Palsy. (I'll let you look it up, it's kind of long.) The upshot is it should heal by itself and in the meantime I have an appointment tomorrow with another of their specialists to get prisms put on my glasses so i can finally see what TV looks like.

Thanks again, and wish me luck.

I have really serious eye problems and for decades have been in the care of a notable group of MDs in Boston. (My primary ophthalmologist there, whom I'm still angry at because he had the nerve to die, granted he was 94, but he was still my doctor, was named one of the top ten physicians in the WORLD of the 20th century!) However, I knew I needed competence here, searched around, and settled on Ocala Eye.

I have two specialists there for two different issues: Dr. Morris for glaucoma and Dr. Samy for a retinal issue to which I have already lost one eye. My wife uses Dr. El Mallah. We both could not be more pleased! You've made the right choice, though I should add that there may be other equally competent practitioners out there. Good luck!

[Mimivillager]

Congratulations on a good choice.

[asianthree]

Thanks again to all of your for your concern, your assistance and for being there. I went to Ocala Eye this morning at 8am unannounced. Told them my problems and was swarmed with people taking care of me. I was lucky enough to get Dr. ElMallah, who someone recommended. I didn't ask for him, just was happy to be seen. He was excellent.

While there is one more test they are running for temporal arteritest (results later today), since the stupid ER did not run the right blood test, he is very sure it is 6th Nerve Palsy. (I'll let you look it up, it's kind of long.) The upshot is it should heal by itself and in the meantime I have an appointment tomorrow with another of their specialists to get prisms put on my glasses so i can finally see what TV looks like.

Thanks again, and wish me luck.

Yep thats ER for you. So happy you found someone. It takes a village to help those in need. Enjoys

[DYHAN]

Try the Walmart on 441 Summerfield and for agood eye Doctor call Lake EYE
352365-2020; request Dr. Wehrly...........good luck