Simmons Eye Care
Optometry • Benton, AR • 1 (Benton, AR) locations
About
Simmons Eye Care in Benton, AR offers comprehensive eye care including routine exams, myopia management, pediatric eye care, dry eye treatment, and disease management for conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration. The clinic provides prescription glasses with an elite frame collection, contact lens fittings, and in-office laser procedures including YAG laser capsulotomy and selective laser trabeculoplasty. They accept multiple vision and medical insurance plans, offer CareCredit financing, and membership options for uninsured patients.
Clinic Type
Optometry
Address
Benton office, Saline County, Arkansas, USA
Phone
501-778-2363
simmonseye@arkansas.net
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Offers insurance and financing options including Care Credit; specific plans not listed on page
Care Credit, insurance billing, out-of-pocket, new membership options for uninsured, Online Bill Pay, Membership Options, Shop Contacts, Pay Now
Financing: CareCredit financing; membership options for uninsured
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
New patient welcome and comprehensive eye exams
FAQs
What services are offered at the Benton office?
Full-scope eye care including routine exams, myopia management, pediatric eye care, dry eye treatment, and disease management.
Do you offer glasses and frames?
Yes, with an elite frame collection and virtual try-on (Optify).
Where is Simmons Eye Care – Benton located?
113 West Carpenter Street Benton, AR 72015.
What are the Benton office hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Closed Saturdays and Sundays.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Simmons Eye Care (Demandforce): 5 stars (based on ~3,277 reviews) (3,277)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Steele Zierlein): 5.0 out of 5 (4)
- Healthgrades/WebMD (Dr. Phillip Suffridge): 4.0 to 4.1 out of 5 (16-18)
- WebMD (Dr. Alan Hughes): 4.5 out of 5 (6)
- Yelp/MapQuest (Benton Eyecare Clinic): 4.0 out of 5 (6)
Patients praise
- high praise for professional, friendly, and helpful staff
- many patients report thorough examinations and clear explanations of eye health conditions
- positive experiences with bedside manner and comfort, particularly for younger patients
- strong long-term patient loyalty for several established practices
Common complaints
- reports of poor surgical outcomes following cataract procedures
- patient dissatisfaction regarding post-operative follow-up and clarity of vision after surgery
- isolated complaints regarding staff communication, rude demeanor, or long wait times
- concerns about feeling pressured into unnecessary procedures or services
"Dr. Zierlein was very thorough in his exam and took the time to know what I do to best help me with the eye exam... If you’re looking for a great Doctor with a great staff then this is where you should go!"
— Patient review of Dr. Steele Zierlein on Healthgrades"My husband and I both have seen Dr. Suffridge for more than 15 years. Always pleased with his thoroughness in the exam and explanation... Office personnel are friendly and have always been helpful."
— Patient review of Dr. Phillip Suffridge on Healthgrades"After cataract surgery my eye never cleared up. I went back 4-5 times and they did nothing... This has ruined the sight in my right eye."
— Patient review of Dr. Phillip Suffridge on WebMD/VitalsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- White River Eye Care welcomes Optometrist Elizabeth Kilgore, O.D. | White River Now - Batesville, AR — Sep 5, 2025
- David Batsa, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Benton, AR — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Philip Pitts - Internal Medicine Physician in Sherman, TX — May 14, 2026
- Ben White, OD | The Eye Associates — Dec 4, 2025
- Dr. April Hocke, MD, Ophthalmologist - Bossier City, LA | Healthline FindCare — Apr 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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