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. Thomas Walent, Dr. Kevin Ritter, Dr. Jigna Patel, Dr. Rena Pate, Dr. Greyssy Melgar, Dr. Courtney Ward, Dr. Zach Engle, Dr. Clayton Davis, 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. Clayton Davis

The Eye Center is excited to welcome Dr. Clayton Davis to our team of optometrists. Dr. Davis is an experienced optometrist, and his eye care expertise is a welcome addition to our practice....

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. 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...

Dr. Zach Engle

Dr. Zach Engle graduated from Wake Forest University with a BS in Biochemistry and a Minor in Biology in 2008. He graduated from the Southern College of Optometry in 2012. Dr. Engle has been granted an Eagle Vision Award and...

Dr. Greyssy Melgar

"I was born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras and moved to the US when I was five years old. I grew up in sunny Southern California. For Optometry school, I went to Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA...

Dr. Mark Salopek

Dr. Salopek was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh). He earned his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Notre Dame in 1988 and Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1993. Valuable clinical...

Dr. Courtney Ward

Dr. Courtney Ward was born and raised in Sumter, SC. She started her undergraduate career at Clemson University where she joined the Calhoun Honors College and received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences in 2013. Shortly after, she moved...

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Read Our Reviews

Everyone from the front desk staff to the tech to Dr Ritter was professional, friendly, and efficient. Good experience. Dr James Hedrick

2 days ago

- James H.

THE STAFF WAS PHENOMENAL!!! So quick and efficient. Very clean establishment. Dr. Walent was the best hands down. He takes his time and make sure you understand everything about the exam . I love my experience and recommends The eye center to EVERYONE!!

3 days ago

- Sydney M.

This is my second visit and both times i received great service from the front desk to the assists to the doctors. They very polite and plesant experience. I will definitely continue to go there yearly.

3 days ago

- Gertrudys R.

everyone was pleasant, AND SERVICE GREAT,DR EXPLAINED EVERYTHING SO I UNDERSTOOD IT AT MY LEVEL

5 days ago

- Lois C.

The staff was very friendly, they made my day by being so helpful.

5 days ago

- Kim K.

Prompt, friendly, and utterly professional!

5 days ago

- Ian F.

Wonderful place! Dr. Walent and his staff are friendly, courteous, and very helpful. Have been a patient for 2 yrs and Dr. Walent tirelessly worked with me in getting just the right contacts for my eyes. Wonderful doctor, and great staff.

6 days ago

- Joyce D.

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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 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!

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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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