Smith Eye Center
Optometry/Ophthalmology • Blytheville, AR
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About
Smith Eye Center in Blytheville, AR provides ophthalmology and optometry services including comprehensive diabetic exams, glaucoma treatment, cataract surgery, and cosmetic Botox. Led by Dr. Constance Smith, a board-certified cataract and refractive surgeon with over 25 years of experience, the clinic offers medical and surgical eye care with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff.
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What is Smith Eye Center's philosophy of care?
At Smith Eye Center, we strive to respect unique needs, provide quality care, remain knowledgeable through education, share knowledge with patients, and support ethical, confidential, patient-focused service.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Great River Medical Center (Hospital - Healthgrades): Patient experience measures: 61% patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10; 56% would definitely recommend (Not stated for patient experience summary)
- Great River Medical Center (Hospitalstats): Overall Patient Rating: AVERAGE (Not stated)
- Dr. Chimere A. Ashley (Vitals): 4.3 stars (17 ratings (3 written reviews))
- Hester Richard MD (Birdeye): 2.8 stars (17 reviews)
- Dr. Antonio Martinez, MD (Healthgrades): 2.3 star rating (Based on 3 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some providers are rated highly by patients (e.g., 4.3/5 for Dr. Chimere A. Ashley).
- Some positive patient-experience signals at Great River Medical Center (e.g., 61% rating 9–10 and 56% would definitely recommend).
- Reviews mention respectful, responsive care in some cases (e.g., listening/explanations for Dr. Ashley and Dr. Martinez review snippet).
Common complaints
- Other providers show low ratings and negative experiences (e.g., 2.8/5 for Hester Richard MD; 2.3/5 for Dr. Antonio Martinez).
- Hospital/hospitalstats reports negative themes such as facilities sometimes dirty and poor communication/slow response when help is requested.
- Doctor-specific complaints include rude bedside manner, not listening, and concerns about focusing on money or not treating children appropriately (as quoted in reviews for Hester Richard MD).
"“She is truly one of a kind. Her staff is amazing as well, always friendly and smiling.”"
- Vitals review excerpt for Dr. Chimere A. Ashley"“Dr. Ashley is the worst doctor that I have ever visited… When patients voice dissatisfaction… she drops them as patients rather than addressing their anxieties.”"
- Vitals review excerpt for Dr. Chimere A. Ashley"“He milks your insurance charges things that he is not doing… I wouldn't have given him 1 star if I didn't have too!”"
- Birdeye review excerpt for Hester Richard MDSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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