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Watson Clinic clinic

Watson Clinic

Optometry • Lakeland, FL

4.8/5(4,162 reviews)

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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information

About

Watson Clinic's Optometry department in Lakeland, Florida provides full-service eye care including comprehensive eye exams, vision tests, contact lens fitting, and eyeglass prescriptions for patients 5 years and older. Services include evaluation and treatment of glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, cataracts, and macular degeneration, with an in-house optical shop for convenient access to eyewear.

Services Offered

  • Optometry
  • Primary care
  • In-house optical shop
  • Eye exams
  • Contact lens fitting
  • Glaucoma evaluation
  • Dry eye syndrome evaluation
  • Cataract and macular degeneration monitoring
  • Acute eye problem evaluation
  • Prescribing eyeglasses or contact lenses

Team

  • Kaitlyn E. Dwyer, OD - Indiana University School of Optometry; Residency Cincinnati VA Medical Center; Fellow American Academy of Optometry; Member American Optometric Association, Florida Optometric Association - OD
  • Yuliya Faynberg, OD - Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Residency Northeastern Eye Institute; External Ocular Disease and Refractive Surgery; Member Florida Optometric Association, American Optometric Association - OD
  • Elizabeth N. George, OD - Southern College of Optometry; Residency Bay Pines VA Medical Center; Ocular Disease & Low Vision; Member Florida Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, Southern Educational Congress of Optometry - OD

Insurance & Payment

Not published.

Credit cards, Cash, Budget/financing options may be available per the site (not explicitly listed)

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

What services does the Optometry department offer?

Full Service Eye Care including comprehensive eye exams, vision tests, and more for patients 5 years and older.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Healthgrades (Dr. Tincy Thomas): 5.0/5.0 (6)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Jonell Gill): 4.8/5.0 (4)
  • LensCrafters/Farah EyeCare: 4.8/5.0 (3096)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Jay Mulaney): 4.3/5.0 (86)
  • LensCrafters/Abuaita EyeCare: 4.9/5.0 (946)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Michael Tolentino): 4.8/5.0 (24)

Patients praise

  • Highly skilled and knowledgeable doctors
  • Thorough and professional examinations
  • Caring and attentive patient interaction
  • Clear explanations of procedures and diagnoses
  • Friendly and efficient support staff at some locations

Common complaints

  • Difficulty reaching office by phone
  • Long wait times for appointments
  • Poor office management communication regarding scheduling and insurance billing
  • Issues with appointment flexibility and rescheduling

"Dr. Thomas provides exceptional, dedicated patient care. She is very knowledgeable offering expertise in eye care. She takes her time to explain things, in a manner that is easy to understand."

- Healthgrades patient review (Dr. Tincy Thomas)

"I was at the office for over 3 hours for a simple exam. The only explanation given was “it’s crazy here on Tuesdays”... The care is fine. The office management needs improvement. They don't respect your time."

- LocalityBiz patient review (Lakeland Eye Clinic)

"If you want the BEST eye exam you will ever have, you must go to Dr. Trawick. Not only is he the kindest man, he does the best exam."

- LocalityBiz patient review (Dr. Anthony B. Trawick)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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