Dr. Bryan and his surgical team performed cataract surgery on my eyes some years ago. They were…read morekind, extremely knowledgeable, very professional and genuinely concerned and friendly! I highly recommend them!!

I've been a patient at Carolina Ophthalmology for the last several years (see my separate review of…read moretheir office). And I've been a glasses-wearer since, well, third grade. Growing up, I stubbornly refused to sport them and would only put them on when trying to read the clock -- or the chalkboard. (It's a wonder I graduated, really.) I was finally able to get contacts in high school (oh, happy day that was). But the worry of losing one in gym or remembering to pack eye solution for vacation and so on was always an annoyance. I wanted to have LASIK but it just really wasn't a financial reality until recently. Even better, the office was running a special that came to $1,000 off or so. I know you may be thinking: discount eye surgery? Eep! I've always been a patient of Dr. Scroggs and so when I had my initial consultation, it was my first meeting with Dr. Bryan -- the LASIK surgeon. I felt like I was in very good hands the whole time. Pam first talked to me about the procedure and then showed me a video. I had my eyes examined and a cornea scan done, plus a sit-down Q&A with the doctor, and was declared a good candidate for the procedure. The worst part of the whole thing has to be a tie between being forced to wear my old-prescription eye glasses for a month leading up to the surgery (not a vanity thing, but a practical thing -- I haven't kickboxed since March!) and having slips of paper put in my eyes for five minutes to test tear reaction. Yes, it's as uncomfortable as it sounds. Anyway, the good news is since :that's: the worst part -- the day-of is really easy, breezy! Be ready for some final eye scans, a shower cap and some Valium. Yes, you'll be awake in the OR (but it's only 40 seconds each eye. And was basically painless. Dr. Bryan talked to me the entire time, let me know what was coming next and encouraged me through the parts that might have been a little scary otherwise. Plus they give you a stuffed animal to squeeze! -- I remember in my valium-ed state being very disappointed that I didn't get to keep that 'gator). But I did get thorough post-op instructions and a travel kit full of eye drops. The doctor called me at 5pm the same day to check on how I was doing. And though it's only been 24 hours since, I can see better than I ever have. Had a follow-up today, and still no stuffed gator, but I did get a tee that reads: Guess what I'm not wearing? How cute -- and dare I say... yelpy. ps) I have some $200 coupons for LASIK that are good through the end of June. PM me if you're interested. If you've ever thought about having the surgery done, I swear, you won't be disappointed!

The Eye Doctor is truly amazing...Very convenient to my apartment...and his staff is very…read morefriendly....Definitely would recommend him for sure.....

I love Dr. Newman. I have practiced medicine 31 years in Durham and he is my choice for eye care…read more He is the best!

I have been getting my glasses with Upchurch for over 30 years now. Mike and his staff has always…read morehelped me to find the best glasses that fits me as well as my style. I love the different style of frames that are available to fit your personality. My style is more of an Afrocentric style and I always find frames that goes perfect with my style. I am a life-long customer and will continue to refer my family and friends to be one as well

I've purchased glasses at the North Durham as well as the South Durham location, and the service…read morehas always been excellent. They have one of the best selection of glasses in the area. And their prices are reasonable.

Over The Top!! What a wonderful team from the front desk to the tech , who did most of the work and…read moreDr Sikes , who took the time to explain how to handle the early glaucoma, cataracts And the epi retina membrane issue i have had for a while.. I don't need to go to Duke Eye Clinic hopefully for a few years cause these people have my back.

When my last optometrist dropped the insurance I carry, I was not looking forward to having to try…read moreto establish care somewhere else but this place made it seamless and easy. They take more insurance plans than most places in this area and their provide exceptional care It took a few weeks to get in but the exam and fittings are a well-oiled machine with the doctor doing all the testing and exam instead of a tech which was nice. Dr. Sykes is very personable and attentive. He was able to find the right type of contact lens for reading and distance so I don't have to wear my wear my readers on the top of my head anymore. My husband goes here as well and they were very patient with teaching him how to use contact lenses. I like that it's smaller and patient-focused-not like the huge doc in a box places. I'd definitely recommend if you're looking for a place for all your eye care needs.

Was here with my sister in law today to see her ophthalmologist due to a decrease in her long…read moredistance sight. Arrived at 9am and left at 11:55am! I Understand that she needed to have testing done which was completed timely. The issue was waiting for the doctor which she didn't see until 11:40am which is an excessive waiting time and unacceptable. Not sure what is happening in the clinic area but whomever is scheduling needs to be more accurate and considerate of the patient's time and toll it takes on them as most are in their 70s or older. I hope this review helps others who receive care there which is why I am posting this. On a positive note the check in and check out personnel are efficient.

Staff and Doctor B. were friendly informed and professional my entire visit. The waiting area was…read morevery clean and so were the grounds. I highly recommend their practice.

Walked in; danced out!…read more A first timer when it comes to vision issues, I booked an appointment at this location as it is nearby to home and work. KISMET! I was very satisfied (nay happy!) with the service I received. I appreciated the effortless onboarding experience that could be done by filling out forms online. Arrived at my appointment slightly early and was attended to right away. The staff here are absolutely delightful, from reception, to the doctors, to the eye bar specialist. My interactions were bubbly and pleasant. Dr. Reynon carefully listened to my concerns during the exam and addressed all my questions expertly. I especially appreciated a concern he raised during my exam, and the team worked to get some of his findings to my oncologist for review. Baby's first glasses! As this was my first time getting glasses, I want to give a special shout-out to the kind woman who shepherded me through the whole process. I was told they would be ready in ten days, but they were ready after two! I can't recommend this place enough due to them getting me exactly what I needed. I cannot comment on pricing. I imagine I could have taken my prescription to Walmart for something less expensive, but why would I do that when this office is equipped with the right people delivering the right services and treating them right?

This clinic is very unfriendly to families. Parkside Eye Care has an unreasonable policy: only two…read morefamily members can be seen per day. If your household has three people needing eye exams, you'll have to make multiple trips -- very inconvenient and inconsiderate. Even worse, the front desk staff who answer the phone are extremely rude. They interrupt while you're speaking and have even hung up mid-conversation. Completely unprofessional. Not recommended -- especially if you're looking for a clinic that values your time and treats patients with basic courtesy.

I had been going to this practice for several years when they purchased Adler Optometry in Chapel…read moreHill. I have always had a good experience with the optometrists but have had issues with the opticians the past two years. Last year, my prescription was changed such that all the negative powers were entered as positive and vice versa. I had only discovered the problem after picking up the glasses late one Saturday afternoon and had to have the lenses remade once they figured out what the error was. This year, I went in and found out that they no longer supply Essilor lenses and coatings which are my preference. This is because I used to work for the company that makes the equipment that Essilor uses to put coatings on their lenses so I am well aware of the quality of Essilor's lenses and coatings. I was a bit hesitant but decided to get glasses anyway since I was there. They came in about 10 days later but I received a message that they didn't pass a quality check and they were being sent back to be remade. I got the final pair about 2 weeks later. I had only worn them 3 or 4 times when I noticed a small smudge in the corner about 2 weeks after that. I tried removing it with the cloth provided, then with the cloth and water, and finally with lens cleaning spray, always with the lens cloth. Since it wasn't coming off, I took it in thinking they could get it off but they said it was a scratch. To be fair, I did not have the scratch warranty as I've had glasses for 45 years and never had an issue and having worked in the business am aware how to care for them. To me, it seemed like a defect. The optician's exact words were, "Well, you didn't purchase the warranty so there's nothing we can do. Have a good day." And then she walked away. Well, I'm walking away from this business.

The Doctor and Everyone there were all Very Kind and Very Helpful! And they got me in immediately…read moreto resolve my eye problem!

Service: Front-5, Staff-5, Doc-5 Lobby: 5…read moreParking: 5 Date/Time: 3/10/2026 Doc: Dr. Melissa Ogden Going on 6 years with Brier Creek Vision Care and they just get better every visit. After Nakagawara left, I was paired up with Dr. Durham and then Dr. Ogden who is really good and thorough! She explains everything and waits around for questions like you're the only patient she has. If she finds something in your eye that doesn't sit well with her, she makes sure she's satisfied it's safe before she sends you on your way. The staff are all so friendly and helpful. The front desk, intake and even checkout, all seem happy to see you! Their communication vehicles include not just call in but also texting and email. The texting option works well even with scheduling an appointment. You really can't go wrong trying them out! If you're paired with someone that the personality doesn't fit, ask to see someone else next time. They really do a great job getting you comfortable. Highly recommended!

Get rid if the " new patient package" that it appears one HAS to complete before deigning to…read morearrange for an appointment. The Personal details required far exceed that needed for a straightforward eye examination and testing. There is NO need for one to supply detailed medical Information on family when it is only ONE person requesting a simple eye test and is considered very intrusive. If for reasons found at a later date then, and only then, would one need to provide further , very personal , medical Data and information ,