We need recommendations for eye exams.
 

Both my wife and I need our annual eye exams. While living up north, my brother was our optometrist, but it is not practical to go there to see him. We are now year around residents in the Villages.

I am considering either Mid-Florida eye, Lake eye, or Ocala eye since all three have optometrists and ophthalmologists on staff. I have a small cataract that will probably need treated in a few years, but right now we just need to get established in a practice with regular eye exams.

Any pros or cons on these three? Or should we consider a different group? Our insurance is regular medicare.

Ocala Eye, 12 year patient with no issues.

Ocala Eye gives a thorough exam beyond what you would get at a retail store.


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We use Ocala Eye for exams and EyeSite in Grand Traverse plaza for glasses.

We've been to both Mid-Florida and Ocala Eye but prefer Ocala over Mid-Florida. Mid-Florida had long waits to get checked and we weren't impressed with the office people, but that was just us. Never saw the same person twice there neither.

So, Ocala Eye does take original Medicare? I wasn't able to find their doctors on the Medicare website where you can look for providers that accept Medicare. My parents are moving down here in about 6 weeks from Rochester NY. My father has Fuchs Dystrophy and will need a cornea transplant in the near future. My mother has glaucoma that needs constant monitoring but is unable to be fixed surgically.

So far all Ocala eye, but I will never go back there. I waited in there second room with dilated eyes for two hours. I finally got up and left after several trips to front desk to see why I was still waiting. Never did get an acceptable answer. I now use Lake eye and have never waited more than 5 minutes past scheduled time and always get through each step in a decent time window.

It's like your time is worthless to them. I for one will never use them again.

I have been going to Mid Florida eye for three years and the office staff is excellent. Never a long wait until being seen.

Dr. Ray Maizel.

I have gone to Mid-Florida Eye for the last 5 years. I see both an opthomologist, Dr Maizel, an optometrist , Dr. Pietsche, and have been happy with both. I have family history of maculear degeneration, and Dr. Maizel is on top of it. Since I wear contacts, I see Dr. Pietsche also, and he is very thorough.

I have not experienced any long wait times, and I should add that in the case of an emergency, there are two local offices, and I had been seen the day I called.

Ram eye care center — 751-6099
 

We prefer a single provider rather than a large clinic type practice so we see Dr. Ethiraj Ramchander, MD (known as Dr. Ram) who has his own practice Ram Eye Care and Retinal Center. He has offices both in The Villages near the hospital and another practice in Leesburg.

We are very pleased with him and his office staff. He takes numerous insurances and you will see the same staff each time you go.

Ocala Eye. Very thorough but sometime you will have to wait. I have been using them for ten years and have some problems that were diagnosed and properly treated. They also take the Villages UHC and Lake Eye does not. I have Dr Jodi Armstrong and I am very satisfied with her.

We really liked Lange Eye care.

Been seen by both Ocala Eye and Mid Florida Eye. Both have good doctors. I prefer Mid Florida. Ocala Eye had me waiting long times while in office. Always apologizes. Always some reason. Mid florida Eye much more efficient. Dr Pieske a good optometrist. Mid Florida Eye has more than one office site. Their surgery is done right on 27/441. I believe (unless changed). Ocala Eye does surgery in Ocala.

Without a doubt, I highly recommend Dr. Paul Collins at EyeSite of The Villages located in The Grand Traverse Plaza at Powell Road and Hwy 44. (352) 674-3937
Dr. Collins was residency trained at Bascom Palmer which is #1 in the country. He prides himself in giving one to one personal time with each patient, and sees that his patients are seen on time and in and out of his office within 45 minutes to an hour. He also specializes in fitting contact lenses and has a very large selection of eyeglass frames.

Dr. Hollman at Lake Eye..he is wonderful.

Lake Eye is good. Dr Gutti is the new Dr Holman

You'll find that Medicare does not generally cover routine eye exams. There are things that Medicare Part B will cover but you would need to ask about the specific cases. A good place to start getting information is the Medicare Web Site that discusses coverage of eye examinations. Eye exams | Medicare.gov has some good info but it might give you just enough information to be dangerous to yourself. :) It will however give you some basic ideas on topics to explore with a specific eye clinic.

Best of luck in your search.

I have gotten free eye exams using my AARP card

Wall mart 466 couldn't be happier 100% satisfied only $100 bucks

Eye Docs
 

St. Luke's is also very good. My wife and I both had cataract surgery there, very pleased with the staff and Doctors.

I've been to two eye-care providers. OCALA EYE is the very BEST. I've, also, heard bad things about Mid-Florida from one of their former employees, as well as Lake Eye. Be careful. You only have one set of eyes and they can be quickly ruined by going to the wrong doctor. Do your homework and check their experience, credentials, and customer comments on the Internet.

St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute, they do it all. Had my cataracts removed there and they picked me up at the house and drove me home. Very nice staff.

We all three see Dr. Jodi Armstrong at Ocala Eye.

She is smart. (a medical doctor) and warm too.

She removed my cataracts and she does dozens of those surgeries every Monday. I have yet to meet anyone who wasn't satisfied.

They have LOTS and lots and lots and lots of patients, and you usually have to wait a half an hour to 45 minutes and they keep the place like a refrigerator. So take a jacket or sweater.

I do not like ocala eye- received two different opinions about my condition at ocala eye from two doctors. The 2nd opinion happen to agree with my doctor i had at uofm hospital. I now go to mid florida eye , and like the staff and doctor vey much. He explains everything.

Mid florida eye is the best for me

OhioBuckeye
 

I go to PEEPERS at Colony Cottage. They seem to except about any kind of Ins. Hope this helps some. My glasses & exam is FREE!

Fuchs' Dystrophy
 

I have Fuchs' Dystrophy and several years ago my Michigan doctor did DSAEK corneal transplants and cataract surgery in both eyes very successfully. He was trained by Dr. Gorovoy in Ft. Myers and recommended I see him. Dr. Gorovoy also trained Dr. Polack at Ocala Eye and recommended him as a local doctor. I see Dr. Gorovoy annually and Dr. Polack between visits to Dr. Gorovoy. I highly recommend both doctors.

lange is a NO

I'm waiting for my cataract operation later this month. I'm happy with the Doctor and most of the staff at their office. They are very busy but when the doctor is with you, the focus is on you. This is different than what we experienced at our first home. I must say I didn't like the way I was spoken to when the very nice young girl was trying to take my eye pressure. Somehow, someway, the prayer I said before I went into the office must have worked because divine intervention held me back from going N.J. on this lovely girl. All in all May 24th is the big day. I'll keep you posted. I'll also let the OP know privately who the Doctor is so nobody flips me out with a horror story. I think the Dr's name may have been Vinny Boombatz.

Use DR Collins at Grand Traverse EyeSite..best exam ever done, does his own testing with latest equipment and love my glasses..Lake Eye for Ophthalmologists....Dr Holman highly recommended....

My vote is definitely for Lake Eye pretty much runs on schedule had my cataracts done last year was great You can not go wrong

We use Lange Eye Care and are thrilled. My husband has a history of Melanoma in his eye and needs semiannual visits now. Dr. Lange is great but ALL of the docs are really good. Office is clean and personnel is efficient and personable.We are here 5 years and have been with Lange the entire time. Best of luck and welcome home!

We like Ocala Eye. Dr. Jodie Armstrong is our opthamalogist. I just spelled that wrong.

Everyone seems happy with their cataract surgery - but - did you really need it?
Did you get a second opinion from an optometrist who doesn't perform surgery but can tell you how bad the cataract(s) are?
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Been going to Lake Eye for 6 yrs now, Dr. Scot Holman. Excellent Dr. & did cataract & lens implant on my husband.