Emerald Coast Eye Care: Optometrist / Eye Doctor in Panama ...
Optometry • Panama City, FL • Since 2009
About
Emerald Coast Eye Care is a private optometry practice based in Panama City, Florida, founded in 2009. It operates four offices in Panama City and offers eye care services and vision products. The practice focuses on general optometry care and scheduling appointments with eye care professionals. Contact: info@eceyecare.com or (850) 215-9101. Website: visionsource-emeraldcoasteyecare.com.
Clinic Type
Optometry
Address
Panama City, FL 32401
Phone
850-215-9101
emeraldcoasteyecare@gmail.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergency eye exams and treatment information present on site (through vision-care products section)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Yes, they accept many vision and medical insurance plans; please contact the office to confirm if your provider is accepted.
Credit/Debit, Cash, Insurance
Languages Spoken
FAQs
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept many vision and medical insurance plans. Please contact our office to confirm if your provider is accepted.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Please bring your current glasses or contacts, a list of medications you take, and your insurance information. If it’s your first visit, we recommend arriving a few minutes early to complete the necessary forms.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp/Apple Maps: 3.9 out of 5 stars (14 reviews)
- Facebook: 90% recommended (46 reviews)
Patients praise
- Efficient, same-day scheduling for urgent issues
- Professional and knowledgeable doctors, specifically Dr. Patterson
- Helpful and prepared office staff
- Good quality of care reported by some patients
Common complaints
- Patient concerns regarding doctor communication and bedside manner
- Issues with prescription accuracy or suitability
"Wonderful office, staff, service, and great quality care. Dr. Patterson was so nice, personable, knowledgeable. The staff is always prepared, professional and ..."
— Vision Source / Emerald Coast Eye Care website"I had an eye event while traveling. They fit be in the same day I called. Doctor did a thorough exam and determined the issue was a normal part of aging. I felt well cared for."
— Apple Maps (User review)"I had a bad experience and do NOT recommend this Dr. He would not listen to me and prescribed something I could not take."
— Yelp/MapQuest (User review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Contact Lenses in Panama City, FL - Emerald Coast Eye Care — May 26, 2026
- Emerald Coast Eye Care — Jul 5, 2026
- Dr. David Huston OD - Fun 4 Emerald Coast Kids
- Alexander DeCubellis, M.D. - Eye Center South — Aug 5, 2025
- Welcome Dr. Lori Long to the ECNF Team! | The Eye Center of North Florida — Sep 3, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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