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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. 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. 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

This place is very clean and the staff and doctors are very nice.

5 days ago

- Too S.

I was seen yesterday in the office. Everyone here is very friendly, profession and respectful. I love the fact that they clean the instruments with alcohol wipes in front of you before they use them. The doctors and technicians are very professional. They were very reassuring. They listened carefully to my questions and concerns. I recommend this office and doctors especially Dr. Patel and Dr. Esmail.

7 days ago

- Stephanie T.

Went there with my girlfriend two days ago and she hasn’t stopped talking about how amazing her visit was with the entire staff and Doctor. Now she’s making me schedule an appointment there. Top of the notch technology and very educated and friendly staff

1 week ago

- Alec R.

My experience is always beyond my expectation with Dr. Besheret and The Eye Center. Thank you all for being so concerned and caring.

1 week ago

- Sheila C.

From the moment we walked in to our appointment yesterday, we had wonderful staff welcome us. My husband had an eye exam done, my family seemed to bug the staff a bit but they were so informative about everything, once we went to get examined the young female that also helped us was such a help! Would defenietly come back to get an eye exam here!

3 weeks ago

- Sharlon W.

Dr. Geeta Chowdry was great! So thorough, and kind. I felt she was very present, listening to my questions and concerns. I felt very confident I was under the best care, during my visit. The techs were wonderful as well - pleasant, fast, and good at their jobs.

3 weeks ago

- Hannah M.

Excellent experience, from beginning to end. Everything was explained in detail. The doctor & his assistant were both extremely professional, I didn't feel like a number I felt like a well respected patient. I will definitely return for all my eye care needs.

3 weeks ago

- Star G.

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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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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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