Eye Doctor Panama City, FL
Optometry • Panama City, FL • Since 1999
About
Eye Center of North Florida is a small medical practice-based eye care provider serving North Florida, including Panama City. Founded in 1999 and based in Chipley, FL, the clinic offers cataract surgery, LASIK, contact lenses, and other eye care services. They operate two offices (Chipley and Panama City, FL) and have a staff of about 6. Contact: 850-784-3937; email contactus@eyecarenow.com. Website: eyecarenow.com. If you’re specifically seeking an eye doctor in Panama City, this center lists itself as serving the Panama City area and maintains a Panama City location in Florida.
Clinic Type
Optometry
Address
Panama City, FL
Phone
+1-850-784-3937
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Social Media
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Academy of Eye Care): 4.6/5 stars (420 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Jeffrey Duncan): 4.8/5 stars (64 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Brenda Wainwright): 5.0/5 stars (6 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Todd Robinson): 4.8/5 stars (19 reviews)
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction regarding surgical outcomes, especially cataract surgery
- Thorough and informative examinations by some providers
- Professional and friendly staff mentioned at certain practices
- Convenience of locations and availability of modern diagnostic technology
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and office visits
- Rudeness or unprofessional bedside manner reported by some patients
- Issues with billing, refunds, or insurance processing
- Frustration with appointment scheduling and office communication
"I will never, ever come back to anywhere this man ever practices."
— Healthgrades user review for Dr. Jeffrey Duncan"Had Cataract surgery on both eyes, Dr. Robinson performed both eyes... felt no pain, no stress, surgery went as planned without any complications. Post surgery care was perfect, got my vision back."
— Vitals user review for Dr. Todd Robinson"I went in today... and Dr. Bazarte from the beginning of my entry to the room ignored my "hello, how are you today" and was rude and condescending in every word he spoke to me."
— BBB complaint for Bay Vision CenterSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Welcome Dr. Lori Long to the ECNF Team! | The Eye Center of North Florida — Sep 3, 2025
- Kayla Sims, Nurse Practitioner | Panama City, FL | WebMD
- Dr. Troy D. Bell, OD - Optometrist in Pensacola, FL — May 14, 2026
- Janet L. Gysi - Nurse Practitioner in Panama City, FL — May 14, 2026
- Kimberly L. Mendoza, PA - Physician Assistant in Panama City, FL — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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