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Clarifye is now at The Eye Center!

The Eye Center of North Carolina!

The Eye Center is committed to providing comprehensive, gentle, quality eye care services in a comfortable, family-oriented environment. We emphasize personal care that provides treatment for visual problems as well as recognizing what our patients’ eyes tell us about their overall health. We are located beside Lenscrafters in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Fayetteville, Wilmington and Burlington, N.C. Our welcoming team of optometrists includes: Dr. Naheed Kassam, Dr. Mojgan Besharat, Dr. Geeta Chowdhary, Dr. Thomas Walent, Dr. Kevin Ritter, Dr. Shirin Esmail, Dr. Jigna Patel, Dr. Rena Pate, and Dr. Mark Salopek.

Dr. Naheed Kassam

Dr. Naheed Kassam not only finds personal satisfaction by diagnosing and treating his patient's visual problems but also enjoys interacting and learning more about his patients lives. Dr. Kassam grew up in the serene majestic rocky mountain beauty of Alberta,...

Dr. Mojgan Besharat

Dr. Besharat is the eye doctor to come to in the Durham area for great eye care! She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pennsylvania College in 1997, where she received clinical honors. Prior to this, she obtained a...

Dr. Geeta Chowdhary

Dr. Geeta Chowdhary was born and raised in beautiful Kenya. In 1997, she completed a Bachelors degree in Optometry at Aston University in Birmingham, England where she practiced before moving to the United States with her husband. She further completed...

Dr. Thomas Walent III

Dr. Thomas Walent has recently graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2011. Prior to entering Optometry school, he attended King’s College in his hometown of Wilkes-Barre, PA, receiving a dual Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Neuroscience. Dr. Walent...

Dr. Kevin Ritter

After practicing optometry for almost nine years in the Hillsborough/Chapel Hill area, Dr. Kevin Ritter joined The Eye Center in April 2014. He received his undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and completed his optometric training at the Southern College of Optometry...

Dr. Rena Pate

Dr. Pate adds another dimension in optometry in her work at the Eye Center. Her focus is Primary Care with a focus on Contact Lens and Ocular disease. She received her Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Bio Chemistry from...

Dr. Jigna Patel

Dr. Jigna Patel brings a fresh approach to Eye Care, with her specialties being Dry Eye and contact Lens fitting. Practicing Optometry since 2012, Dr. Patel graduated from the Salus College of Optometry in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. She possesses commendations...

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Read Our Reviews

Very friendly staff and they are very quick to get you in and out

1 day ago

- Lela G.

Today I had an exam for my 7 year old son with aspergers/adhd, and a new wear contact lens appointment for myself. Dr. Walent, the techs and the front desk staff were all so amazing and friendly. They were able to get a great exam for my squirmy little chatterbox son, and I left with comfortable contacts in a better prescription that help me see much better. I highly recommend this office to anyone in the area!! You'll leave feeling like you have been properly taken care of and you'll be happy. I just know it ^_^

4 days ago

- Brittney R.

Great staff, great doctors, great experience!

6 days ago

- Farhin S.

Excellent customer care by the front desk and Dr. Kevin Ritter who was very professional, friendly and polite.

1 week ago

- Feng Z.

It was excellent.

1 week ago

- William B.

Another great experience with good people!

1 week ago

- jayce w.

I had a bad morning, had an attitude, and immediately calmed down when I walked in the door. Everyone was so nice! I couldn't be mad at the world any more. LOL! The exam was thorough and the doctor was knowledgeable and truly seemed to care. AWESOME VISIT Highly recommend!

1 week ago

- Fran W.

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Alcon contact lenses - Optometrist - Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Fayetteville, Burlington & Wilmington, NC

For All Eye Emergencies Call Us Immediately

If you experience loss of vision, double vision, swelling, infection or any eye emergency, contact us immediately for guidance. We’ll help you with the best treatment to prevent complications and promote long-lasting clear eyesight.
Use your best judgment on urgency, if you feel you need to find the nearest emergency room.

Please call one our 6 offices:

Durham: 919-213-6490 Fayetteville: 888-495-9186

Burlington: 336-221-3233 Raleigh: 919-213-6483

Wilmington: 910-218-8375 Cary: 919-213-6253

Clarifye: The Digital Eye Exam That Shows You More

Using Clarifye and Optos Retinal Imaging, your Lenscrafters optometrists at The Eye Center in Durham, North Carolina can diagnose Glaucoma, Cataracts and Macular Degeneration and identify various systemic disorders like diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol.

We Are Contact Lens Specialists!

The Eye Center provides the right testing and measurements in your contact lens eye exam - to give you the most up-to-date prescription and rule out any pre-existing conditions that could interfere with contact lens wear. Whether you wear daily, weekly or monthly disposables, or conventional lenses, check out our selection including the highly recommended Alcon line!

Make a Difference! The Eye Center is proud to sponsor:

OneSight. OneSight has helped more than six million people see more clearly by providing free eye exams and glasses.

Giving the gift of Sight. Eye Doctor - Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Burlington, Wilmington & Fayetteville, NC

What's New?

UV Safety Awareness Month

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, and no wonder! With the summer sun out in full force, it’s now more important than ever to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. During this month, people...

Jul 22, 2019

See Under the Sea & in the Swimming Pool Too

Wear goggles for clear & healthy underwater vision You don’t swim naked at a public beach or swimming pool, and you shouldn’t swim with naked eyes either! At the beach, it’s hard to know if...

Jul 15, 2019

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The Eye Center of North Carolina!

For All Eye Emergencies Call Us Immediately

Clarifye: The Digital Eye Exam That Shows You More

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