Sabates Eye Centers
Ophthalmology • Independence, MO • 1 location in Independence, MO locations
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Eye Care in Independence, MO, located at 4741 S. Arrowhead Drive, provides eye care services and operates an optical shop. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the optical shop opening at 8:30 AM. Most forms of insurance are accepted.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Most forms of insurance accepted. Please call Sabates Eye Centers for more information regarding insurance coverage.
Insurance, Cash, Credit Card, CareCredit
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What insurance is accepted?
Most forms of insurance accepted. See Insurance Accepted section for details.
Hours of Operation
8:00AM – 5:00PM (varies by department; see page for daily hours).
Awards & Accreditations
Photos
Photos published by Sabates Eye Centers showing the ophthalmology practice in Independence, MO.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. Brent Parsons): 4.9/5 stars (59 reviews)
- Birdeye (Vision Source Eyecare): 4.9/5 stars (185 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Steven McKay): 5.0/5 stars (38 reviews)
- Birdeye (Discover Vision Centers Independence): 4.9/5 stars (7,266 reviews (aggregate))
- Healthgrades (Dr. Marcia Bray): 4.8/5 stars (88 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly knowledgeable, thorough, and professional doctors
- Friendly, welcoming, and efficient office staff
- Clear communication and willingness to answer patient questions
- Good bedside manner and patient-centered care
- Convenient scheduling and on-time appointments for many patients
Common complaints
- Complaints regarding additional unexpected charges (e.g., refraction fees)
- Issues with office staff communication and helpfulness
- Dissatisfaction with scheduling flexibility for multiple family members
- Frustration over long wait times for glasses or lack of updates from the office
- Policies regarding prescription expiration when ordering replacement glasses
"Very kind and patient answering my questions."
- Healthgrades Patient Review"Dr. McKay is excellent; thorough, kind, very clean conscious, particular, goes about his work professionally."
- Healthgrades Patient Review"Visit was great until there was a $70 refraction charge. It didn't take any longer, just a way to make $70. Real sad they rip everyone off!!"
- Healthgrades Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Doctors & Staff - Independence Family Eye Care - Jun 24, 2026
- Contact Us - Independence Family Eye Care - Jun 24, 2026
- Jessica Sawyer, O.D. | Optometry Independence, MO - Jul 31, 2025
- Independence Family Eye Care - Healthgrades - Dec 4, 2025
- EYE CARE OPTICAL - Updated July 2026 - Eyewear & Opticians - Oct 22, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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