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Eye Center of North Florida

Optometry • Panama City, FL • Since 1999

4.6/5(509 reviews)

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

About

Eye Center of North Florida is a small medical practice-based eye care provider serving North Florida, including Panama City. Founded in 1999 and based in Chipley, FL, the clinic offers cataract surgery, LASIK, contact lenses, and other eye care services. They operate two offices (Chipley and Panama City, FL) and have a staff of about 6. Contact: 850-784-3937; email contactus@eyecarenow.com. Website: eyecarenow.com.

Services Offered

  • Comprehensive eye exams
  • Cataract surgery
  • Cosmetic blepharoplasty
  • Glaucoma treatment
  • Retina care
  • Macular degeneration treatment
  • Diabetic retinopathy treatment
  • Dry eye treatment
  • Eyeglasses
  • Contact lenses
  • Oculoplastic surgery
  • Pelleve wrinkle reduction
  • Dermal fillers (Juvederm, Restylane)
  • TearScience TearCare (LipiFlow)
  • MIGS (iStent, OMNI)
  • Laser-assisted cataract surgery (LenSx)
  • ORA (Optiwave Refractive Analysis)
  • Premium IOLs (trifocal, multifocal, EDOF, astigmatism-correcting, presbyopia-correcting, hybrid IOLs)
  • SLT (laser glaucoma)

Technology & Equipment

  • LenSx laser
  • Ziemer Ophthalmic System
  • Optiwave Refractive Analysis (ORA)
  • LipiFlow
  • TearScience
  • iStent
  • OMNI surgical system
  • Pelleve
  • Dermal fillers (Juvederm, Restylane)
  • Ortho-k/Ortho ret inal imaging? (not specified)

Team

  • Paul E. Garland, M.D., Board-certified; LenSx Custom Laser; No-shot, No-Stitch microincision cataract surgery; Oculoplastic surgery - Ophthalmologist / Eye surgeon
  • Amber Anderson, O.D., OD, FAAO - Optometrist
  • David J. Edinger, O.D., OD; specialty in difficult contact lens fittings - Optometrist

Insurance & Payment

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye (Academy of Eye Care): 4.6/5 stars (420 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Jeffrey Duncan): 4.8/5 stars (64 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Brenda Wainwright): 5.0/5 stars (6 reviews)
  • Vitals (Dr. Todd Robinson): 4.8/5 stars (19 reviews)

Patients praise

  • High patient satisfaction regarding surgical outcomes, especially cataract surgery
  • Thorough and informative examinations by some providers
  • Professional and friendly staff mentioned at certain practices
  • Convenience of locations and availability of modern diagnostic technology

Common complaints

  • Long wait times for appointments and office visits
  • Rudeness or unprofessional bedside manner reported by some patients
  • Issues with billing, refunds, or insurance processing
  • Frustration with appointment scheduling and office communication

"I will never, ever come back to anywhere this man ever practices."

- Healthgrades user review for Dr. Jeffrey Duncan

"Had Cataract surgery on both eyes, Dr. Robinson performed both eyes... felt no pain, no stress, surgery went as planned without any complications. Post surgery care was perfect, got my vision back."

- Vitals user review for Dr. Todd Robinson

"I went in today... and Dr. Bazarte from the beginning of my entry to the room ignored my "hello, how are you today" and was rude and condescending in every word he spoke to me."

- BBB complaint for Bay Vision Center

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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