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Clarifye is now at The Eye Center!

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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 include: Dr. Naheed Kassam, Dr. Mojgan Besharat, Dr. Glenn Middleton, 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. Shirin Esmail

Shirin Esmail Bsc, OD, an Eye Center Optometrist since 2007 has been practicing optometry for 12 years and stands ready to help you with all your primary care optometry needs. Those needs include the treatment of Dry Eye and Pediatrics...

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. Glenn Middleton

Dr. Glenn Middleton graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. Coming to The Eye Center, Dr. Middleton brings more than 19 years of experience in optometric practice. This first seven years of practice were spent in...

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

Dr Ritter is great

1 week ago

- Karen A.

My experience here was refreshing. The entire staff including the doctor was wonderful. The entire medical profession can surely take a page out of their book to learn how to treat a client or patient.

2 weeks ago

- T.S. B.

Had a great appointment today. No waiting and excellent service!

2 weeks ago

- Kelly B.

From the moment I walked in I was assisted right away. All of the staff was kind and professional. The doctor enlighten me on some things I was doing wrong and was so helpful. It was a great experience at the eye doctor.:)

3 weeks ago

- Kimberly M.

Dr. Covington is so personable and attentive to his patients. I really appreciate the time he spends making sure my eye health is well. The staff are amazing and make sure you're comfortable throughout your visit.

4 weeks ago

- Lanetta P.

Staff is friendly. Dr. Engle is the best.

4 weeks ago

- avischris

Friendly, competent staff. Sam was personable and thorough. Dr. Walent was informative, kind and caring.

1 month ago

- Laurie L.

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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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Whether you live in a climate with cold winter weather or you are planning a ski trip up north, winter can be a challenge if you suffer from dry eyes. Dry, cool air, cold winds...

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Diabetes and Your Eyes

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Nov 12, 2018

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