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Groton Eye Center is a small, self-owned medical practice-based eye care provider in Groton, CT, offering comprehensive optometry and ophthalmology services for adults and children. Led by Dr. Marc Kallinen, the clinic emphasizes advanced in-house frame selections, state-of-the-art lens technology, and LASIK consultation/co-management. The practice operates from 1041 Poquonnock Rd (HQ) with a network of 5 employees and provides care through three offices in Groton. Key contacts: office@grotoneyecenter.com and phone 860-445-1000. Website: grotoneyecenter.com.

Clinic Type

Optometry

Address

Groton Eye Center (Groton, CT)

Phone

860-445-1000

Email

office@grotoneyecenter.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Optometry
  • Eye care
  • Eye exams
  • Contact lens fittings
  • Ocular disease management
  • Pediatric eye care
  • Advanced practice optometry

Team

  • Dr. Kallinen, DO? (not explicitly stated on page) — Optometrist / Clinical Director
  • Dr. Jessica Fretto, OD — Optometrist
  • Dr. Nardella, OD — Optometrist
  • Dr. Adrian, OD (retired) — Former lead optometrist

Insurance & Payment

Online payment, Insurance, Cash, Credit/Debit

Languages Spoken

Current Offers

New Patient Special

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Yelp: Generally positive average (limited count) (13 reviews (Yelp))
  • Yahoo Local: 3.5/5 (Multiple reviews (Yahoo))

Patients praise

  • Professional and polite staff members
  • Thorough and knowledgeable eye exams
  • Helpful optical staff for frame and lens selection
  • Welcoming and organized office environment

Common complaints

  • Aggressive front desk practices regarding contact information collection
  • Complaints about management and billing staff interactions

"Organized office and very professional and polite. Exam was thorough. Adam (i think was his name) was a great help in picking out my glasses. Overall great experience."

Loc8NearMe user review (November 2025)

"Please do not go to this office. The Front Desk agressively requires you to provide your contact information. IT IS MANDATORY."

Yahoo Local user review (March 2026)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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