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Clarifye is now at The Eye Center!

Welcome to 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

Front staff & doctor was great! Made sure any questions or concerns were taken care of. Love this place!!!

2 days ago

- Krystal T.

In and out less than an hour. All staff were friendly and helpful to include the optometrist. Highly recommend.

2 days ago

- Amy G.

Very through and probably the most complete eye exam ever from an optometrist. I do see an eye ophthalmologist for another issue, but that one does not prescribe needed lenses, just medicines to help my eye issues. Would certainly recommend Dr. Walent and his office staff.

3 days ago

- Gerald F.

The Eye Center exceeded my expectations at this visit! Not only was there no wait time, but they were professional and knowledgeable! The tech was super nice and Dr. Davis was efficient and knew just what I needed! I will totally be back! In and out in less than 45, from the time of check in! And I am very satisfied!

5 days ago

- Cicily K.

They had great customer service!!!!

1 week ago

- Sean S.

From the moment I stepped in the office at The Eye Center next to Lenscrafters till my exit, my visit was absolutely fabulous. The ladies at the front desk were very friendly, professional and attentive to each person that came in. Dr Engle is always a pleasure during my exam. I normally get a medical eye Exam and he’s very thorough in explaining everything out.

2 weeks ago

- Pamela M.

Great experience

2 weeks ago

- Waqas R.

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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 your 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.

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Dec 14, 2017

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Welcome to 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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