Central Florida Eye Center

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  1. The entire staff was knoledgeable in their profession & they work like a team so your time spent there is minimal. I would recommend them to anyone that cares about their vision care.

  2. Wonderful staff, very attentive, great place to go for quality care also many choices of frames that fit your budget. Thank you Central Florida Eye Care.

  3. Very well staffed operation they are super super girl you get a tremendous I exam that you can trust me and my wonderful reputation I’ve been going there for probably 25 years

  4. Doctors and staff are very friendly and very caring in very precise of looking at your eyes taking time with you too explain and understand I am so blessed that I found them

  5. I have been coming here for years and have always had the best experience. Never a wait. Everything is explained to me in terms I understand and the staff is just wonderful.

  6. Our family has been going to the Central Florida Eye Center for over thirty years. Dr. Gatson and now Dr. Verkaik are like family. Everyone makes you feel welcome and answer any concerns.

  7. Very professional in all aspects of caring for my eyes. They keep a watchful eye on my macular degeneration, cataracts, and overall eye health. I trust them.

  8. Everyone was friendly and very informative.Dr. Verkaik was great.I was in and out with picking out new glasses in 2 hours!! I have already told people about this visit!!Highly recommend!!

  9. There is no waiting at this office. I have been here numerous times and never waited enough for my seat to get warm. The staff & doctors here are great, very polite, professional & informative.

  10. I have been going to Central Florida Eye Center for over 15 + years and they are the Most professional office I have ever been to in all my years . Fantastic staff that is always there you you . I strongly believe this is the only Eye center you need .

  11. I took my 12 year old daughter for her annual and Dr. Gatson and staff were very patient with her, explaining everything they were going to do. Will continue to have all our vision needs met here!

  12. Very short wait, excellent staff, ultra friendly. Dr.V is a very thoughtful,and professional ,with a gift for explaining eyecare options for the best treatments.

  13. I had a great experience here. They were able to get my husband in at the last minute to remove a piece of metal out of his eye. The staff here are awesome.

  14. Everyone was very friendly and professional. Dr. Gatson was wonderful and took extra time to explain everything that was going on to me. I really appreciated everyone’s kindness and professionalism.

  15. I love going to my annual eye appointment. I’m in and out with everything I need and everyone is so friendly. I know that I’m in great hands and am getting the best eye wear products.

  16. I was very pleased with Dr. Vivian Rios and her staff. The technology is up to date and my exam was on point. I confidently recommend Central Florida Eye Care Center.

  17. I arrived right on time for my appointment. I asked to look at glasses frames prior to being dilated and was accommodated with my request. I then was taken back to do some basic tests and then Dr. Verkaik did some assessments, then the …

  18. Great staff, excellent care and very prompt service. Dr. Rios was very nice and showed a lot of care when it came to giving me some unexpected news regarding my sight. I highly recommend Central Florida Eye Center

  19. Very nice staff & doctor! I felt welcomed, so happy I decided to try this office for my new glasses & eye exam. I can’t wait for my new glasses to get here now!

  20. Timely, pleasant staff and doctors…they were all eager to please and make sure my vision correction was satisfactory. The Doctor spent extra time trying to adjust contacts and explain the findings on my eye exam

  21. Personalized eye care where you’re not a “number” and are met by professional, smiling faces. Appointments are met on time with an easy flow of each testing area to ensure you have the perfect prescription to enable you to see the best …

  22. Great place. Very nice very professional very clean love the colors. Love how they help you with your eye glasses or contacts. I would recommend this place.

  23. I have diminished vision in my left eye. Dr V has worked extensively with me to help optimize my vision. She has been extremely patient and caring. I highly recommend the practice.

  24. I was very impressed with the system and how well everything flows. However, with a bunch of fabulous women running the show, I know why that is. Bravo!

  25. Everyone we dealt with during my husband’s appointment was not only nice and knowledgeable but made us comfortable and assured that they would help us as much as possible. I would recommend them to everyone.

  26. I love Central Florida Eye Center. Dr. Verkaik and her staff are efficient, friendly, and very prompt. They notify me a week in advance to confirm my appointment, and text me the day of the appointment. This is very helpful to me.

  27. It is a warm, friendly office. One in which I feel at ease. Technically, they are not only proficient at their trade, but also they practice it with up to date technology. This gives me a sense of assurance and well being. I could not ask for more.

  28. Was recommended to the eye center I can see why great staff very professional and don’t beat around the bush, thank you Dr Rios for pointing out to me what you found on my eye picture you woke me up, I highly recommend this office you won’t be disappointed, Anthony Toto.

  29. I went to this eye doctor specifically to get contact lenses. I normally wear glasses, and I went there for my first contact lenses. The staff were friendly but inexperienced in dealing with my eye insurance. They also did not get my …

  30. Wonderful experience. Very friendly and professional staff, beautiful atmosphere, and quick service. Plenty of frame choices and wide range of prices so there’s something affordable for everyone. I’ve already recommended to several friends.

  31. Dr. Verkaik is an exceptional professional. Every time I visit, there are higher levels of evaluation and demonstration for the patient. The fact that she accepts my limited insurance makes eye care reasonable and possible. Thank you Dr. Verkaik

  32. Dr Verkaik and all her staff do a wonderful job! From walking in the front door, through all you eye exams, to ordering your new glasses. Dr Verkaik takes the time to explain and discuss with you her diagnosis and prognosis all along the way. My wife and I very pleased with Central Florida Eye Center.

  33. Great staff, smooth, simple process. They are on top of their game. Only downside is frame selection is lacking. I prefer Ray Bans because that’s the only manufacturer I have found to be incredibly durable. I ended up going with a titanium frame so hoping they will last. The next year.

  34. My experience was wonderful. Very helpful and friendly staff at every stage of the appointment process. I received a great plan from the doctor to help me see my best. I definitely recommned Central FL Eye Center.

  35. Dr. Verkaik and the staff at Central Florida eye are the best. The exam is multi faceted and thorough. Thank you Central Florida eye for taking care of all of my vision needs!

  36. I came in without an appointment with an emergency and was treated like I had been a paitient there for years, my daughter recomended this doctor to me, and she was totally right, they are great, the staff was tremendous and the doctor …

  37. I moved here 5 years. I’ve used 2 other large eye centers, where I was just another number, then “next.”
    Not the case at Central Florida Eye Center. What a great bunch of folks! Very …

  38. Excellent service, everybody was very friendly, Dr. was very professional and overall just covered all the bases and had a good system in place to move you in and out in a timely manner

  39. A very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Eye exam thorough with explanations for every step. I highly recommend Central Florida Eye Center to anyone that has been there done that but wants a little more explanation on why.

  40. Outstanding care. Will be bringing my family and friends. Doctor Rios was so thoughtful of my situation and the staff were so caring and united into an awesome team!

  41. Dr. Verkaik has taken care of my eyes for years now and I can’t imagine going to anyone else. She is so thorough and so focused on me at the time she’s with me is amazing. Also her staff is incredible.

  42. My 12 y/o daughter was fitted for contacts and was very happy and excited on how well the the doctor’s and staff treated her. She says they’re the best clinic that she’s been to.

  43. Nicest eye care center I have ever been to. Both doctors and all the associates I have had the pleasure to meet are very knowledgeable, straight forward, and helpful in every way. Clean, comfortable, relaxing atmosphere.

  44. The whole staff was very friendly.
    Dr. Rio’s was precise.
    My husband & I we’re very happy with the many tests they run.
    Thank you very much to everyone at Central Florida Eye.

  45. I enjoy my eye appointments at Central Florida Eye Center. Everybody is so polite and professional. I have been seen by all three doctors and have complete confidence in their talents.

  46. Central Florida Eye Center is a truly professional agency. From the minute one walks in the door, one can sense the friendliness and dedication to their profession. Detail oriented and have the patient’s best interest at heart. I highly recommend them!

  47. This visit was my 1st eye exam. I can’t say enough about the staff! I saw Dr. Vios who was very sweet..informative and her bedside manner was awesome! Mitsy in the eyewear dept was beyond amazing..since I was dialated attempting to pick out …

  48. The staff is always so nice and they keep you constantly moving throughout your appointment, with very little waiting/sitting around. They even took me in about 20 minutes early to my appointment!

  49. Central Florida Eye Center is the place to go for professional, state-of-the-art eye care for all your vision needs. Dr. Verkaik is my doctor and has been for several years. I have complete confidence and trust in her and the prescribed treatment plan that she carefully and thoughtfully covers with me at each visit.

  50. Extremely fast and friendly. Very efficient and the doctor (rios I believe) took time to answer all my questions. Great job at being quick without making the patient feel rushed. Definitely sticking with Dr Rios!

  51. They always explain what is going on with your eyes. All are very knowledgeable and professional. Nice selection of frames. The only complaint I have is they are not very good about fitting frames or adjusting them correctly. If you like …

  52. If i could give a zero star, I would. I’m a believer in writing positive reviews because negative reviews are so damaging. But this review is warranted.. I waited 4 weeks to be seen. Only to be told my appointment was with a different Dr. …

  53. Dr. Verkaik is great! She is professional, warm, friendly and caring. The staff are professional and friendly as well. I have been going here for several years, and always leave feeling they actually care about me as a patient.

  54. The staff was very pleasant and helpful, but most of all, to have such a thorough eye exam and get your glasses back with no issues. When I sat in front of my monitor at work and put these on, that told the story.
    Dr. Rios, thank you and your staff for such an awesome job!!!!!

  55. Everyone I came in contact with was friendly and professional. The office is well-organized. Dr. Gatson, his assistants, and Mitzie took the time to help me understand my situation and options. It would be great if all medical offices were this way. Thank you.

  56. Dr. Rios and staff were attentive to every detail and quick to explain or provide details on any questions I might have had. The staff were also helpful to walk me through the benefits of my insurance plan and its coverage.

  57. I had an excellent eye exam and staff are all friendly and polite. After receivong my glasses and wearing them for a few weeks I knew something was off with the lenses. I went back and they were very helpful in correcting the problem. They make sure you are happy and comfortable with your eyewear.

  58. Reception at Central Florida Eye Center was excellent. Our wait time was only a few minutes. Dr. Verkaik was excellent as usual. Definitely recommend this group.

  59. This visit was wonderful! Last year they seem a bit disorganized and it took forever but this year everything flowed smoothly and everyone was so nice and helpful. Dr Verkaik is the kindes, most explanatory Dr I’ve ever had. Thank you ladies!

  60. I had am extremely thorough examination with Doctor Verkiak and was very pleased in all respects. Not only was Doctor Verkiak very thorough she took the time to explain the results so that I could easily understand. Plus she has a fantastic courteous support staff.

  61. I just had my first visit yesterday. Dr. Verkaik and every single staff person was professional, efficient and kind. Dr. Verkaik took the time to actually discuss the results of my tests with me and explained the options. I highly recommend this practice for your eye care.

  62. I had a very good experience. They were very knowledgeable and friendly and I can’t wait to get my new glasses. I would recommend you all in a heartbeat.

  63. Dr. Verkaik is a very reliable, trustworthy, and amazing doctor! Her office works very efficiently, especially during this covid crisis. I highly recommend her because her decisions for me have been right on!

  64. Really appreciated the look of the facility and the organization of their operations. The staff were smartly dressed and patient friendly. The doctor explained both my wife’s results and mine with great clarity. Overall, a great experience!

  65. I used to love this place, but because of the way I was treated on my last visit I will never use them again nor will the other 5 members of my family. I will also inform co-workers and others about the way the front office staff treated …

  66. Fantastic doctor. I have been wearing glasses a long time- this was the most comprehensive eye exam I EVER had. Fabulous staff. Attention to detail, courteous and helped me pick out fantastic glasses. I will be a patient for life!

  67. Dr. Kristine Verkaik is simply outstanding. Her knowledge and skill is tremendous and her care and compassion for her clients is unsurpassed.

  68. I went there for severe dry eye problems. I was able to get an appointment with no problems. My wait time was minimal. Dr. Rios was very professional and thorough in diagnosing my issues and prescribing solutions. I called the office a few …

  69. Very nice place. The staff were friendly and helpful. I had a minor issue with my eye and they got me in right away (within 2 hours of calling). The Doctor took her time explaining the issue I was having with my eye.

  70. Dr V and all the staff are sweet, professional and very personable. I’ve battled some irritating eye infections and they’ve always fitted me into their schedule quickly. I’ve been going there for 8 years and won’t go anywhere else!

  71. From start to finish, totally professional in all aspects. The associates working there dress professionally, are knowledgeable in their craft, and treat you like your the most important person in their establishment. They are quick, …

  72. Had an amazing experience yesterday. They treated my daughter and myself very respectfully. They treated my 9 year old like an adult and explained things to her and not just me. Made her feel very special! We will defiantly continue going here.

  73. Absolutely the best Medical office on the planet! All of these women are great! From the receptionist to the Dr. are all very professional! I am new to the eyeglasses wearing world, so I don’t always treat my glasses with care. I’m learning …

  74. Dr. Rios and the whole entire staff is amazing! I highly recommend. They really care about your eye health and take their time with you. I have been a patient here for years and I will continue to be in the future. A++++ Great experience 🙂 …

  75. They were very friendly and helpful. Dr Gatson was the best, thorough and understanding. Even going through your vision benefits, explaining what is covered and how to get the most out of the insurance if you have coverage. I definitely plan on making this my regular location for vision health.

  76. Very friendly staff, exceptionally thorough with my exam. Dr. Rios listened to my questions and concerns and was very detailed with her answers and explications. The facility is clean and organized. Following CDC guidelines.

  77. New insurance this year, and my regular eye doctor wasn’t on my new plan, but Central Florida Eye Center was. Before making an appointment, I visited their location, and was pleased with what I saw. It was clean, organized, and modern. …

  78. This is by far my best experience of an optical center. From the moment you walk in all the staff have warm and welcoming smiles. The doctor was very friendly and very thorough and explained everything in detail. A great experience from start to finish. This is now my opticians of choice.

  79. I’ve been going here for about 3 years and it’s always a good experience. Appointments are on-time, staff is very friendly and they help make sure your purchases are within limits of your insurance. I highly recommend anyone looking for great eye care to give them a call.

  80. After a bad experience at another office, the fine folks at Central Florida Eye Center got me in the same day as I called. They were friendly and professional. Did a very thorough exam and had a large selection of glasses. It was a great experience from start to finish. Highly recommend this office.

  81. I was extremely impressed with my first visit here! The entire staff is very friendly and welcoming. I had to wait a little longer to see Dr. Gatson due to an unexpected emergency but I was notified of the delay and the staff checked in …

  82. The women in the office are great. I have recommended to four coworkers and another is going next week. I have been going here over 10 years and each time the customer service is great. If my insurance ever changed and I had to find somewhere else to go I would cry.

  83. There is genuine caring in this office. I like the multimedia approach, getting information from web, 3-D models, and paper brochures. Office is easy access; appointment was on time. I love my new glasses. Highly recommend!

  84. I have been going here for over 40 years and have never had a bad experience. Everyone is always friendly and nice. The doctors are great!!! I even continue to use them since we moved to NC 5 years ago.

  85. In the 30 years I’ve been a glasses wearer, this has been the best place I’ve ever used. Everyone, from the doctors to the receptionists are knowledgeable, happy to help, and professional. Every pair of glasses I’ve gotten here has been amazing.

  86. I called them and said I wanted to go there to see their glasses to see if I liked any of their frames. They wouldn’t even let me walk in the door without making an appointment. They lost the potential customer.

  87. Highly recommend Central Florida Eye Center. The staff and Drs. are very professional and well trained. Very friendly and courteous to each other and their patients. Office is very clean. Felt they met all my needs and genuinely care about you as an individual.

  88. Very professional and kind staff. Made for a very comfortable appointment. Mitzie, the eyeglass fitter was wonderful and insightful.

  89. Love this office and staff. So efficient and Dr. Rios is the absolute best. I have never felt more comfortable at a medical appointment. Really can’t say enough positive things about Central Florida Eye Center.

  90. I continue to be extremely impressed with the level of care I receive. Dr. Verkaik is exceptional, as she takes time to review my results with me, answers all of my questions, and addresses my concerns without me feeling rushed or not important. The entire staff are extremely professional and courteous.

  91. I love this place! Most people don’t like to visit their eye doctor, but I find it a pleasure. The staff greets you when you enter with professionalism and enthusiasm. All the doctors are friendly, have an excellent “bed side” manner, …

  92. Dr Rios and team do the very best they can to provide the very best of care including very detailed reviews of our eye health and what course of actions and treatment are available to us.

  93. I’ve been going to Dr Verkaik for about 10 yr very professional never felt rushed. She always allowed me to ask any concerned questions. Staff very helpful in choosing right glasses to fit my face.

  94. Staff very professional and just as important – timely with their appointment schedule. High quality service and facility

  95. I’ve been coming here for several years and have always been happy, just brought my Father-In-Law in for the first time cause he hasn’t been happy with the office he was going to…He was very happy when we left ! I new he would be. Thank you to all the girls for being so patient with him, I am very appreciative 😊👍 …

  96. Professional, knowledgeable and competent Doctors and staff. I have been a patient for over 8 years and have received outstanding quality care. Highly recommend this practice!

  97. This was only my 2nd eye exam ever so very nervous. The entire staff made me feel very calm. They did not make you feel rushed and explained each test to me. They gave me options to take my prescription to another location. Very caring and helpful facility.

  98. They are very professional and will answer your questions promptly. The doctors explain everything along the way during your visit in a way people will understand. I like them very much !

  99. I would like for the owner to contact me. Not the staff. I went through what I thought was not standard of care. I’m very disappointed in my care the last visit. My records are with the name above. Please contact me. …

  100. Very professional, friendly, thorough. I could go on all day. Don’t trust your eyes to a fly by night service. My whole family goes to Central Florida Eye Center as we all wear glasses. Wonderful staff, assistants, Doctors.

  101. Excellent service and attention to the patient – client.
    They use the last technology to check your eyes and explain everything to you with the pictures of the tests they had take it, very clearly and easy to …

  102. I switched to Central Florida Eye Center recently after issues with my previous eye doctor. Viviana Rios was great and her staff was friendly and efficient. Very easy in and out location, clean, and great communication after the appt. I couldn’t be happier!

  103. Had my yearly checkup yesterday 11/22 ,and just like my first every one very professional and very nice didn’t wait 10 minutes to get started with my checkup the assistant started with some eye tests then went to a room wasn’t long the eye …

  104. I really enjoyed going. They had me in and out quickly and that was a surprise because I am a new patient. The only down side to my experience was how expensive they are, but I guess you get what you pay for. I would recommend this place!

  105. Taylor, my daughter, just loved Dr. Rios and Ms. April. Ms. April taught her how to use contact lenses. She was very patient and explained everything thoroughly.

  106. The Center is clean, spacious and bright. Each staff member I encountered was friendly and accommodating and Dr. Rios was outstanding. She carefully explained all of the various exams and results and she thoroughly answered all of my questions. I highly recommend the Eye Center.

  107. As always, patients are seen to in good time, sometimes with minor waiting time. Each step of the process is explained. Dr. Rios was very pleasant, thorough and helpful. I would recommend Central Florida Eye Center whole-heartedly.

  108. I’m a new patient to Central Florida Eye Center and I was very happy with them. The facility was nice, the staff were super friendly and helpful, and the parking was good. I felt like they actually listened to me, and responded with caring and grace. Definitely made the right choice!

  109. My exam was very thorough and the results explained to me and all my questions answered.The office seems to run smoothly with everything done in a timely manner.

  110. Everything about my visit was exceptional. The facility is top notch, the equipment is state of the art, the staff is friendly and competent, Dr. Verkaik was very thorough, diagnosed my problem, and answered my questions. I was surprised that they did not try to sell me new glasses!

  111. Great experience. Everyone was very professional, provided exceptional service and care with my first appointment. Very highly recommend Dr Verkaik and her staff.

  112. Staffs are very friendly, very efficient for the whole procedure. Eye doctors knowhow and give recommendations for what customer needed most. Very happy to find Central Florida Eye Center from Google search online.

  113. Called to schedule an appointment and the earliest they could see me was 3 weeks out. At the time I scheduled the appointment, they verified my info including my insurance. The day before the appointment they call to say they no longer take my insurance. Very disappointed with the staff there…

  114. Entire staff very polite, patient and professional! Dr.Verkaik took time with me to explain my options and answer all of my questions. A big THANK YOU to everyone for a pleasant eye examination!

  115. First time going to central eye center. very impressive Walk thu the front door the receptionist are wonderful and very professional. After filling out my paperwork I was called back to do the eye exam I honestly have to say I had a great …

  116. Every step of the process from check in, to my appointment, contact ordering, and check out was top notch. Appreciate Dr. Kristine’s approach and expertise. It’s evident she demands excellence and runs her practice in the same way.

  117. I had been going to this facility for over a decade. I found the doctors to be very proficient and caring. As my health insurance changed I went for a follow up exam and was met by a blond lady behind the counter who was obviously having a …

  118. I had a significant eye irritation that had been going on for several days, and it wasn’t improving, so I gave the Eye Center a call. They got me in that afternoon and removed a small foreign body in my left eye which resulted in immediate …

  119. I had an outstanding experience right from the time I walked in the door. Office staff and technicians were very friendly and professional. I love how Dr. Verkaik took enough time to do a thorough exam with me and explain a number of issues that had been improperly diagnosed by another clinic. Highly recommended!

  120. What a very nice experience when having an eye exam! Dr Verkaik takes her time to go over your evaluation, listens well to any concerns and addresses them in easy to understand terms. The office staff are friendly and the visit was efficient and timely. Thanks

  121. First time with Dr. V. Rios. She was great! Explained everything ( the eye test that takes pix of your eyes) thoroughly and took her time which I appreciated. Very personable as well. Thank you for answering all my questions regarding my …

  122. I have been coming here for years and the doctors here are wonderful. The lady who always helps me with my glasses tries to veto my choice due to my face shape, this time I listened because I’ve been told my glasses make my face look even …

  123. I came here today and saw Dr. Viviana Rios, after feeling like I have something in my eye for the last couple of weeks. When I originally called to schedule an appointment, I spoke with Sierra, who was able to get me an appointment very …

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