I landed in Dr. Kazi's care because my regular optometrist wouldn't see me until I saw a…read morespecialist. I called several other practices but they were booked out for several months. I was able to get into central Florida eye clinic within a few days. My first thought was, it's possible that the practice isn't great with no waiting for an appointment. However, everything about both of my visits was great! The office is nice and clean, the front desk girl is super sweet and she helps with some tests and such. Dr. Kazi was very thorough, has amazing bedside manner and is conservative in his treatment plan. I appreciate that in a Dr, as some might suggest to just cut your eye out. It is very rare to find a great, patient, and thorough Dr., that also has nice bed side manners. I highly recommend 10/10!!

Dr. Kazi is so excellent and so his is staff. They are so fast and their personality is great. He's…read morevery informative and goes into detail about everything. The doctor is definitely very knowledgeable and definitely cares about his patients. I so recommend him !!

If you are looking for the best eye doctor I have ever encountered look no further. Before I met…read moreDr. Mehul Patel I was very unsure about getting eye surgery. Once I met him I no longer felt like a number or a means to an end. I decided to move forward with the surgery and could have not been more reassured prior to the procedures or happier with the results after. The care he took was short of unheard of, down to the drop schedule he provided me. He is surely one of the best. I asked if I could be the president of his fan club but I'm sure there are others vying for the same spot. Thank you for your time, kindness and expertise. You are very special and I hope your students learn everything for you.

The best ophthalmologist by far in Orlando. I have never experienced the type of service from any…read moreDr as I did with Dr. Mehul Patel. I had my cataracts surgery in both eyes and I will say it has been the best investment I have done overall. Going from 2.5 prescription for reading and also needing glasses to see far away, now I can see 20/20. Best experience ever, always receiving the best care from Dr. Patel. He personally called me to see how I was doing before and after the surgery of each eye. He was always willing to answer every question. When I went for surgery I was sure of what I wanted and what to expect. The results were outstanding and far better than I expected. The staff was awesome! A+++

The front desk, medical assistant and Dr were all fantastic with my grandmother. Clean office…read more Quiet waiting room. Highly recommend this office.

From the owner: Central Florida Ophthalmology (CFO) is a premier, top-tier ophthalmology practice offering cataract…read moresurgery, cornea treatment, glaucoma management, and more. From the office in Oviedo, Florida, founder Dr. Jeffrey R. Golen, MD, and the team specialize in comprehensive ophthalmology to provide their patients with the best eye care possible. Dr. Golen is originally from the metropolitan Detroit area of Michigan, and has always loved science. Throughout his adolescence, he was particularly attracted to biology and was torn between becoming a scientist or a physician. He notes that the building of community and daily interaction with patients pointed him toward medicine rather than scientific research.

Dr. Javier Pérez is an exceptional ophthalmologist and surgeon. From the very first visit, he was…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made me feel completely comfortable throughout the process. His expertise in glaucoma and cataract surgery is obvious, and the results of my treatment exceeded my expectations. The office staff was also friendly and efficient. I highly recommend Dr. Pérez to anyone looking for outstanding eye care and a compassionate physician.

Dr. Perez did my iridotomy 6 years ago. He has a natural calming manner about him (I explicitly…read moreremember this bc I was absolutely terrified!) and is willing to spend the time with you to make sure you're comfortable and you understand your procedure well. Fast forward to today, I asked to come back in to see him bc my eyes were bothering me (light sensitivity, eye pain/throbbing), and I was worried that my iridotomy didn't last. After a full exam, he determined that everything looked great and my eyes issues are due to dry eyes and he prescribed eye drops. Never once did he make me feel like the idiot I wanted to feel like, but truly, I'm just thankful he was able to see me again and alleviate my nerves. I would absolutely recommend him and his staff to anyone needing his services!

NEW YEAR, NEW GLASSES for the entire family. Me and my family had our eyes checked and purchased…read moreeyeglasses and contacts in Jan with Dr. Yip. We recommend him and his team blindly.

New year, new glasses. But likely won't be returning. The practice is large, but the staff does do…read morea good job to make you feel like you are the priority. That said, as mentioned in other reviews it is an expensive place when it comes to products and while they do provide you a bare bones Rx they won't give you additional info to allow you to safely obtain (glasses, etc) from other affordable options. This signals that the focus is indeed profits over care, with care focused only if you're paying beyond the base yearly visit. Prepare to spend a few hundred out of pocket for a single pair of glasses, even with any insurance discounts. Also they will not provide you with PD - even if you ask. It's important PD is accurate otherwise ordering elsewhere can result in bad glasses. When I asked for PD, even after purchasing glasses from them, I was informed that PD is an internal measurement they do not share and that if I want it or need it then I'm able to just do it myself using online instruction or methods. For these reasons, I'll likely be trying somewhere new next year as I'd like to not have my personal health info locked behind privacy. After all, why can't I see my own health data?

I've been seeing Dr Nair for a couple of years now and the only struggle I've been having is the…read morepayment. They want you to pay full price, they don't split in half or even send a bill if you can't afford that time. I have been having headaches for so long due to old glasses wear and they wouldn't renew my prescription. They require an exam before they can do that.

My girlfriend has an appointment scheduled for 11 am and she had her paperwork finished in the…read moreoffice by 10:55 and she was not taken back to an office for over an hour. Plus on top of that she was in one of the office rooms for another 45 minutes before being seen. Once she was seen by an assistant the doctor came in and was not comforting at all and laughed at her for crying because her eyes were uncomfortable due to all the tests. From the time of the scheduled appointment time it took us 2 and a half hours to get a contact prescription which is absolutely absurd. If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Avoid this place at all cost.

The kind staff here helped me when my glasses broke while traveling. They repaired them on the…read morespot. Excellent customer service and very friendly staff. Grateful I found them when I needed help. Nice frame selection in there, too!

Clean office, polite staff. Very thorough - I've never had my blood pressure checked at the eye…read moredoctor before. I was seen within about 5 minutes after I completed paperwork. Dr. Mondesir takes time to explain things and make sure all questions and concerns are addressed. The business hours are convenient to my schedule, and I was able to be fit in for a follow-up appointment on the same day that I called. Great service all around.

I was seen by I believe Dr. Steedle M.D. on Jan 23, 2026 because I had cloudy vision and was…read morediagnosed with posterior capsule opacification (PCO) The doctor who did the exam said he did not do the YAG laser surgery but Dr. Cho in his practice did. Earliest she could do the simple procedure was April 27th. Got a call April 21st they were cancelling by appointment because Dr. Cho had to the evaluation . No explanation why she could not use Dr. Steelde's findings. First available appointment Aug 21st. then maybe 3 more months after that they could schedule the procedure. This is just NOT acceptable. My husband had the YAG procedure and it took maybe 5 minutes or less. Contacted Lake Eye and they can do it next week.

I went to see Dr Steedle after being transferred to this specialist from my optometrist. It was for…read morea thoroughly eye exam, where they had to look into the back of my eyes and optic nerve. I would say that my experience with this doctor was positive, first I had to retake the usual vision tests, and after that was able to finally see the Doctor, and he was very informative and answered all of my questions, I also was remitted to a MRI, and after the MRI he called me back with the results, and answered all my questions. I was happy and comfortable with the whole process beginning to end, and I have to say that every person I interacted in the clinic was kind and helpful.

I have been coming here for 3yrs. Me and my daughter are both seen here every years for new glasses…read moreand eye exams. The staff is genuinely nice and attentive. The Doctors are all great, they have helped improve my daughter's eyesight incredibly.

I'm seeing stars and it's not because of dilation. Yes, 5 stars for this place as an Eye Doctor. I…read morethink it's the most thorough eye exam I've ever had in my life. As a contact wearer for a long time, I'm always concerned about my eye health. I trust they're making sure my retina, cornea, lens, iris, optic nerve, macula, sclera and that ever important vitreous body are all in tip-top shape. They do both medical exams and "vision" exams (the one where you get glasses afterwards) and I've had both. Even though they stopped taking my vision insurance, I think they still take my medical insurance so I plan on continuing here for those. Again, they go all Henry David by being Thorough. The staff is always super helpful and accommodating and I get some cool roll up sunglasses on each trip! That Florida sun can be bright when I have eyes like Betty Boop! I will say their pricing on glasses is a bit high, so you may want to take your prescription and head to Costco or some other place to get the style you like at a reasonable price. But not a reason to drop a star, IMFO.

Dr. Patel and Dr. Ahmed are the best around. I drive from New Smyrna Beach to see them because they…read moreare excellent doctors. Spotless office and very professional always.

Anna L What a wonderful experience I had. I recently had…read morebilateral refractive eye surgery and it is the best investment I have made . After a long research I choose Lake Nona ophthalmology, and I booked consultation with DR Patel , upon my arrival I was greeted with a pleasant and courteous staff , the office was bright, nice ,and clean. I first came in contact with Beatrice the clinical manger who is extremely kind and very welcoming. She made me feel at ease as if I know her my whole life and she did all the scanning . Then I met with Dr Patel who recommended the refractive surgery instead of EVO ICL which is why I booked the consultation in the first place. Dr Patel took the time to explain the reasons behind his recommendation , answered all my questions , and educated me on what to expect during and after the procedure. Furthermore; he called me personally to check on me a day later after surgery. All I can say is that Dr Patel give me another chance to perfect vision. I would highly recommend Dr Patel and his stuff especially Beatrice and Dr Ahmed Thank you