I was referred here by my eye doctor to get the hole in the back of my eye sealed up. For the most…read morepart appointment scheduling was fairly easy. After my consultation, I am scheduled for a future laser procedure for my eye. Overall the staff was fairly nice and they have multiple locations around downtown. The one bad thing about this particular location is the parking. To park, there is a garage across the street that is a paid parking garage. The office does not validate parking.

My optometrist referred me to Dr. Chexal regarding a problem with my macula during an annual eye…read moreexam. They were able to get me in within 24hrs which was a blessing. Her team took detailed pictures, Dr. Chextal identified the problem and thoroughly explained the issue. She also reassured me throughout the entire process that whatever worst case scenario wasn't as bad as it was. I'm extremely grateful for her and the RCA team.

Exceptional care. Dr. Smith quickly resolved my detachment. The aftercare was great as well. All…read morestaff in the office are friendly and professional. If you ever need retina care, this is the place to be.

I went to Dr. Smith for a second opinion. I'm so glad I did. He correctly suspected a rare eye…read morecondition and sent me to the Dallas Retina Foundation for confirmation. He's a smart doctor with an excellent bedside manner -- a rare combo.

He did a great job and very professional. Staff was very…read morefriendly and helpful. We arrived on and were shown to a a room with in a short time period.

There are those who talk about thinking outside the box and those who simply do - in thought and…read moreaction. Dr. Dooner is among the latter; an exceptionally skilled and forward thinking surgeon. He's gone where other doctors refused to go, and given me sight that I never imagined possible. --------------- I have had eye problems since birth. Congenital cataracts weren't readily treated in infants in 1974. I also have microcornea which creates added challenges. But my parents stubbornly sought out a surgeon who was willing to do what he could. And while the outcome after six operations with complications was far better than expected, time took its toll and the relatively normal life I have led had become an exhausting charade that I could no longer maintain. After the original operations, I wore high powered hard contact lenses over frozen off-centered pupils. Light was too bright, dark was too dark, and if I didn't squint enough my lenses would drift and cause one object to look like six. Along the way, I had posterior vitreous detachments in both eyes which caused cobwebs and smears to obstruct my vision. I also developed glaucoma. Over the years, I saw many ophthalmologists. From Atlanta, to New York City to Baltimore, there was no shortage of reputable doctors. I would comment on symptoms that were troublesome, but I was never offered any potential solutions. Mostly I was told I had a difficult case, and to take the glaucoma drops and come back for pressure checks. More than one said something along the lines of "What do you want from me? You just need a glaucoma specialist" One said "I don't know why you can even see." Not hopeful to say the least. Flash forward - I moved to Austin in 2019 and eventually found a great glaucoma specialist. When I asked him if there were any options for my other conditions, I expected to hear "No" yet again. Instead he confidently referred me to Dr Dooner. Less than two weeks after my initial visit with him, Dr Dooner operated on my left eye. I had a vitrectomy, a lens implant and my pupil enlarged and centered. Six weeks later I had the same done on my right eye. These surgeries have been nothing short of life changing. Not only have all the symptoms I was struggling with been cured, but the sight I have now is better than ever. Also, I have hope now. For a while, I felt that medicine would leave me behind. Now, because of Dr Dooner, I feel like I can embrace possibility again. Oh and he's also a really nice down to earth guy and a caring doctor. Couldn't ask for more.

I had a eye threatening infection in one eye and Dr. Kalpaxis saw me on an emergency basis…read more Diagnosis - threatened with loss of eye. Not vision, Eye, No time to culture the bacteria. Sent me to a compounding pharmacy and bottom line licked the infection and the eye still functions, HAVE SEEN HIM REGULARLY FOR OVER 10 YEARS. Always attentive. For intelligent or curious patients, Dr. Kalpaxis patiently explains what he observes in his examinations. Old time doctor. Exceptional service.

I started having flashes in my eye over the Labor day weekend I called his # and he had an…read moreemergency number on his answering machine!!! All the other calls i made said closed for the Holliday. He came into work that day! On a 3 day Holliday and no less a Sunday!! Dr James is very nice and he explained everything to us as he was doing all the tests and then explained what was happening to my eyes.

Dr. Kelinske and Sally are awesome! I have a pretty bad eye infection that my doctor couldn't help…read morewith. I called several ophthalmologists offices to get an appointment b/c it's very bad I was trying to get seen asap and Northwest Eye Clinic cleared some space to see me. Dr. Kelinske and Sally are very professional and personable at the same time, excellent experience! They will be taking care of my eyes as long as they want to keep looking at them. Thanks!!

Doctor was thorough but she dilated my eyes and then I was not offered or given glasses to drive…read more Very abrupt and not good customer service.

I had fears of an eye infection, and sought out an ophthalmologist. Based solely on Michelle's…read morereview I checked out the training of Dr. Lindsey and found we both attended the same med school. That was enough for me. I scheduled an appointment (I was able to be seen the next day) and the visit went smoothly. The office staff was friendly and efficient, and Dr. Lindsey was delightful. Every good thing Michelle said about Dr. Lindsey was true for me, too. We had a good time chatting about faculty we knew in common. My fears of an eye infection were groundless (my discomfort was most likely due to allergies so she gave me some eyedrops). I had her do a full refraction and eye exam since I was already there. She found my current eyeglass prescription was fine and didn't need to be changed, and that my eyes were perfectly healthy (she said they were likely the healthiest she'd see all day). I'll see her again in a year, and look forward to it. If you need an ophthalmologist who is well-trained in diseases of the eye as well as the normal eyeglass and contact lens fitting, then I recommend Dr. Lindsey. Other physicians who are members of the group practice (The Eye Institute of Austin) appear to be equally stellar in their pedigrees.

Dr. Lindsey is, far and away, the best ophthalmologist I've ever seen. Very thorough, very nice,…read moreand she has a bedside manner that just inspires confidence that she knows what she is doing. She listens well and proposes workable solutions for every little complaint - like loading me up with samples of various eye drops to try with my finicky gas permeable lenses. Her staff is excellent, as well, and for as long as I've been seeing her, she's had the same assistant, the same optometrist, the same contact lens expert - the longevity in this office just says something. Also, she hates waiting at the doctor's office, so she works hard to stay on schedule, which I so appreciate. Doctors who realize that their patients' time is valuable, too, are much too rare. I'd recommend Dr. Lindsey without reservation.

I was seeing flashes in my left eye and called Dr. Makkouk's office and was able to see him in just…read morea few hours. He was very nice and professional as well as the staff. He was very patient with me as I had a lot of questions. He is going to be my go to ophthalmologist from now on.

Professional and cheerful staff, minimal wait time to be seen, doctor was very informative.read more

I agree with the prior reviews as far as the service of the "professionals". My first visit…read moreresulted in the wrong prescription. It is not a difficult job to read the guage and write the correct information. Maybe less attention trying to get people out of the door and more attention to detail.

I've had fairly good experiences with the nurses and front desk, but I have to say that the doctor…read moreI saw was terse, rude, brief, barely said 10 words to me, and was out the door within minutes of seeing me. Even that can be excused, however, compared to the fact that it has taken a week to fill my prescriptions - and counting. I've called every day since placing the request to check on the prescription status, and while the staff have been friendly, I'm still waiting on the prescriptions that will allow me to hang onto my vision. If your visual health is important to you, find a different clinic.

Big shout out to Dr Salinas, Just wanted to say how well he did with me. He had to give me some…read moretough news but he did it really well, didn't try to minimize it just gave the facts to us in a very caring way. Thanks for your Dr Salinas Hope to SEE you again. Cheers

I like the doctors at Texan Eye but the Optical department is 100% non-responsive and impossible to…read morecontact. I have left over 8 messages on 2 different occasions (one regarding new lenses for my glasses and one regarding my contact lens prepaid order). When I let them know that I had left several messages, they casually responded, "Oh, yeah. We've been having problems with our phone." What does this mean? Do they not have a working phone? Do they not listen to their messages? I would recommend the doctors but NOT the Optical Dept.

I have had a long history of treatment with Dr. Armie Harper, since 2013 when he treated me for a…read moredetached retina, which was a successful procedure. Ten years later I have 20/20 corrected vision in that eye. In 2022 I had a detachment in the other eye and while its still in the process of reattachment, Armie has been helpful and wise at each step along the way. He and the entire staff at Austin Retina are outstanding. I hope you never have to be treated for retinal problems, but if you do I recommend Dr. Harper and ARA w/o hesition.

I was recommended to go to him by my mother. She NEVER likes anyone, except Dr. Harper! I started…read moreseeing him and I love his bedside manner. He thoroughly explains the tests, your condition, and your treatments. He also answers your questions without making you feel like you're an idiot or bothering him.