Dr. Gulani...a man's man. Not an empty suit. Warm eyes, skilled hands and a quick wit…read more No pain...exceptional seamless surgery and care, alongwith a personal phone call to check up on me...and everyone. He takes over...like a graceful cheetah...prowling about to right the wrongs. The world is his serengetti...and we come from.all over the globe to see the GOAT... If he were a dog, as a breeder of at risk Lakeland terrier, and an admirer of all breeds... I would like him to a border collie... with h I s eyes on the ball... your eye ball. His caring staff is phenomenal... and thorough! We will be back. Thank you all.

My experience with Dr. Gulani (TLDR version: Did not help my vision, dishonest, all hype, STEER…read moreCLEAR!) I try to avoid writing negative reviews, but I feel that the Gulani "hype" needs to be exposed to help save others from falling for it like I did. My history before visiting Dr. Gulani: I got RK in the '90s, 16 cuts in each eye. Left eye not so bad (20/30). Right eye was worse (20/50); I had been wearing a scleral lens for the last 10 years. It was great (easily 20/20) but as I got older, it was no longer correcting my vision enough, so I wanted to visit Dr. Gulani with the goal of not having to wear contacts or reading glasses. During the consultation, he promised me, "you'll be able to read and see far without glasses or lenses." I got the LaZrPlastique in the right eye in January 2026. My biggest worry was that it wouldn't correct my vision enough and I'd still need to get a new scleral to see clearly. Wow, was I wrong on multiple fronts. First off, my vision actually GOT WORSE after Dr. Gulani's surgery (20/100). If you're an RK patient, you know about multiple images--sit in a dark room with a single LED about 10 feet away (such as the red LED on a TV that's off). An RK patient will see a pattern of multiple LEDs due to the irregular astigmatism. Well, that pattern got LARGER (spread out more), not smaller, after LaZrPlastique. In simple terms, I now have "double vision." In technical terms, my astigmatism went from 2.4 D to 2.9 D as measured by an Oculus Pentacam. Second, perhaps the more disturbing aspect, is Dr. Gulani's response regarding astigmatism. I mentioned the Pentacam map and my multiple images and he basically shouted that I'm stupid, that "topography isn't vision...refraction is vision!" Well, guess what? He destroyed my topography and now I can't see! Refraction means nothing if you're seeing multiple of everything. I don't think he understands how important topography is (duh, why do you think scleral lenses work so well for us?). Third, he flat-out lied to me and said, "you're the only patient that has had this complaint." Any fool can read reviews and find numerous instances of similar results, and those reviews basically follow the same path--poor results, Dr. Gulani denies it, he tells them to just "wait for it to heal." I'm not stupid; I know it's healed, and I'm not going to waste ten years waiting to see if it heals more. And if you carefully study the Yelp reviews, you'll notice this swarm of invalidated positive reviews in bunched-up timeframes...faked, forced, or both? To be fair, the staff were all really nice and it's quite the experience the whole week you're there. But looking back, it seems like more of a big circus. "Well, that procedure is normally this price, but for you it's lower." How gimmicky is that? Dr. Gulani is so pompous, it'll make you vomit...the office is a shrine to his ego. He goes on and on about he's the only one who can do what he does, making a big show of "did my Canada patient land yet?" I think it's all in his head; his sense of self-importance is so inflated and I don't know if he's capable of admitting failure. I'm not going to sue him; I knew it was a gamble going in. I just didn't think the "best in the world" could possibly do such a bad job. I'm guessing his true success rate is much lower than the hype would lead you to believe. I'm sure Dr. Gulani has helped many people. I think if you have very low astigmatism (less than 0.5 D) but need a major refraction adjustment (let's say you're 20/200), Dr. Gulani might be able to take you down to 20/40. But because he's only doing PRK and not TG-PRK, he can't clear up your irregular astigmatism. Oh, and he called my local eye doctor a buffoon for writing "patient went to Florida to have surgery by a doctor who claims he can fix RK." Yeah. Real professional. I wish I got paid $20,000 a day and wasn't accountable for the results.

I'm kinda surprised at all the negative reviews i've found here! I was going to write a positive…read morereview already but now feel double obliged. I recently had the good fortune of getting eye insurance and have been in sore need of new glasses. After having a bad experience with the prices for frames at Perle Vision, i decided to check with my insurance to find out who else i could go to and was surprised to find out that Bowden Eye was right next to my family doctor on Yellow Bluff. I already had the designer frames purchased online and merely needed to have progressive lenses put in those. After talking to the lady at the eyeglass counter, i decided that the frames i had just bought online might be pulling on my hair too much and went with a new pair instead and will return my online purchase. Like others, I was shocked and appalled at the cost of my lenses - with insurance my photo grey progressives where about $600. If that wasnt bad enough the sales girls did talk me into another pair of glasses since i got another set of free lenses due to a special. That was good, but waaaaay more money than i thought i would have to spend. Granted, this was the insurance companies fault and not Bowdens. Progressives are expensive. But, i have two pair of great designer progressive glasses with photogrey/brown tint for about $900. I was told upon ordering that my glasses would take 10 business days, and I was again shocked that i got a call just 4 business days later stating both my glasses where in. 20 minutes later, i was back at Bowden Eye and 10 minutes after that walked out with great glasses. So, no muss, no fuss. They found a new customer with me. Sorry everyone else didnt have such a good experience! It was a little pricey but quality usually is.

Dr robben is a great doctor, he took good care of my father …read more Such a good doctors and nice staff

As someone said, be prepared to wait. I've been to her twice and both times had to wait an hour…read morepast my appt time to see her. This time in 2020 was even longer since they had to dilate my eyes (didn't tell me in advance). They don't accept vision insurance so I had to pay for the whole visit (I have high deductible medical insurance). I did have a medical issue so that was ok, just fyi. The dilation cost an extra $50 (which I was not told at the time). I actually didn't want it, but the aide said the doctor wouldn't see me if I didn't. I had to go back to work and didn't want blurry vision. It's not that they used the high-tech machine which I know costs more. The cost was $185 in all. As a patient it's hard breathe when you have a mask on and your face pushed into the machine. The front desk worker at the window didn't have a mask on, but patient were required to wear one. I think she later put one on when I came back to the window. The Dr is very nice and I think she's a good doctor but not worth waiting that long There were three office workers and you'd think they'd plan longer appointment times for patients, since she takes so long. I'll find a new ophthalmologist next time.

Been here for 2.5 hours, came to have a skin tag looked at technician never asked and put dilation…read moredrops in my eyes and when i started to question what was going on became defensive. She said since i had not been there in 5 yrs i needed and exam, i told her i had said i just had an exam... then she got more defensive and said the front desk does not tell them why patients are here... and i am like i just told you i had a full eye exam two months ago! Now she is upset because i am speaking back to her in the same tone she spoke to me.... it is 1 pm i have been here since 10:15! What a mess! Dr had done my skin tags before and was never my exam doctor so i never thought they would try to do an exam on me ... a total mess of an office!

Dr. Darbandi was very help and provided great recommendations that were very effective.read more

dr. sarah darbandi is the best ophthalmologist. super credentials, renown operating skills…read more known for taking serious cases. she is relocating her practice from bowden. i don't want to be cynical,but she is many grades above the bowden practice. best wishes to her and her fortunate patients.

Dr. Stephen Wolchok is the best, he has surrounded himself with the most amazing staff his office…read moreis immaculate and beautifully decorated. Thank you Dr. Wolchok for the wonderful care and your wonderful staff. I CAN SEE AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dr. R. Shetty and Florida Eye Specialist are by far the Best Eye Specialist in Jacksonville,…read moreFlorida area. Dr.R Shetty saved me from blindness, and managed to restore my eyes to a healthy state. When I first saw him, my eye pressure was 48. Now my pressure is down to 13 & 15. I wasted 7 years with another doctor, then I read about Dr. Shetty. Call Florida Eye Specialists, you won't be disappointed. Diane Radloff

Sadly, Florida eye specialists just lost a client. Was on the phone to make an appointment and the…read morereceptionist was incredibly rude. Cancelled and will find care elsewhere. May want to look into training your phone person.

Overall, the procedure delivered as advertised, and I'm happy with the results - I can see clearly…read morewithout glasses. Unfortunately, the post-op experience was very disappointing. The mandatory follow-up felt disorganized and impersonal. All patients were scheduled at the same time, which made the process feel rushed and overcrowded rather than patient-focused. The "lifetime warranty" was emphasized in a way that felt more like pressure than a benefit. I was told the follow-up appointment would take 15-20 minutes, but it ended up taking closer to two hours. For comparison, the actual procedure only took about 40 minutes. There didn't seem to be much respect for patients' time, and I was not given the option to reschedule. Hearing explanations about staffing call-outs during an appointment related to my vision did not inspire confidence. Bottom line: great results from the procedure itself, but the customer service and follow-up experience need significant improvement.

NEVER go here. They over corrected my vision and I have spent the last 4 months going in and being…read morerechecked, told first it was normal, then it could be fixed, then wait to months, then 2 more months... I went from being able to see perfectly with contacts to completely disabled. I can't see my food, my babies, its either my GPS or the road, my phone or the TV... I will never be the same and they keep blowing me off. NEVER EVER USE THEM

I first started coming here, almost 10 years ago and ended up getting a form of laser surgery to…read morecorrect my vision. I have been considering this for literally 20 years and I finally got the courage to do it. The price was competitive, the doctors bedside manner was fantastic. The staff was a well oiled machine. It was almost too much of a well oiled machine, but seriously, it was good. The follow appointments were timely, they kept me informed of everything I needed to know. I really enjoyed the entire process other than , the obvious discomfort from having your eyeball lasered. my vision was so much better. Literally, this was the best choice I ever made and I'm kicking myself for having waited so long. If you're thinking about it, I think you get a free consultation. Just do it. It's literally life-changing.

Dr Michelle Diaz did a wonderful job removing my cataracts and returning my vision to 20/20…read more Atlantic Eye has a professional office staff who are very helpful and proficient. Dr Diaz works with very skilled nurses and anesthesiologists who all work hard to make the surgical experience stress and pain free. I highly recommend Dr Michelle Diaz for all your ophthalmology needs!

I needed to switch primary doctors as mine moved to another facility further away and I had been…read morewanting to go to a center closer to home anyway. While I was never a patient there, St.Vincent's has been phenomenal in taking care of my boyfriend and my Mother when they had issues. It never dawned on me that behind the hospital in the Joe Adams building they were seeing people for everyday care. I went in and the staff were so friendly, seeing that I was a new patient. I had requested they send me all the new patient paperwork in the mail so that I could fill it out ahead of time, especially the medical records transfer and they did this in a matter of days. I waited maybe 10 minutes before I was called back. My new doctor, Dr. Katie Longo, might be slightly younger than me but she was so helpful an courteous. We reviewed all my old records and anything that may have come up since my last doctor's visit and she put everything in the system. She also informed me that I don't need certain exams as often as I had been going prior. I wish my old doctor had told me that. I could have saved myself unnecessary trips. I really like her and I love how it's so close to me now. I would definitely recommend this doctor's office to anyone.

For my POC!! Do not come here! They're rude.. From that receptionist that sits closer to the door…read moreto the Doctor and Office Manager!! My doctor was switched and I was never informed until I arrived at my appointment today. My doctor no longer works here (Dr.Yoder) was my physician The doctor (PA) Sonila Musta Kina that I saw today is the absolute WORST doctor I've ever encountered! She was very dismissive, she took me off of medications that I've been on for years (I have Lupus and fighting to not get stomach cancer) but because she doesn't like them she removed them and said that I need a specialist to get those medications.. this is the same office that have refilled my medications plenty of times before. Fast forward I then heard her kindly speak to other patients (ones that skin isn't like mine) and it was a completely different tone. I don't know if she ended up given them just as bad service and care as she did me but I will NEVER see her again (I rather die). Then I requested to speak to the office manager and she wasn't no help.. the PA really got nasty after I wanted to speak to the office manager. This was the MOST disrespectful and disgusting appt I've ever had! I will be lookin for a new MD today! Save yourself and don't come here!!