Ophthalmologists in Fayetteville, NC
Physicians for medical and surgical eye care, from cataracts to glaucoma.
9 providers in Fayetteville
Finding a ophthalmologist in Fayetteville, NC
The Fayetteville healthcare market is shaped by three things: Cape Fear Valley Health, the regional referral system operating Cape Fear Valley Medical Center; Fort Bragg, the largest Army installation in the country and a heavy TRICARE-acceptance driver; and the Methodist University area east of the medical center, which holds the densest concentration of independent practices.
What does an ophthalmologist do?
Ophthalmologists are physicians who provide medical and surgical eye care: cataract evaluation and surgery, glaucoma management, diabetic eye disease, macular and retinal conditions, and eye injuries. They complete medical school and surgical training, which is the key distinction from optometrists, who provide primary eye care such as routine exams, glasses, and contact lenses.
The two professions work together constantly. A typical path is an optometrist or primary-care provider spotting something during an exam, then referring to an ophthalmologist for medical or surgical management. Both specialties have pages in this directory.
When to see one, and how to choose
See an ophthalmologist when a condition needs medical or surgical care: worsening vision from cataracts, a glaucoma diagnosis, diabetes affecting the eyes, or a referral after an abnormal exam. The practical checks are the usual ones, credentials, in-network with your insurance, accepting new patients, and many ophthalmology visits require a referral, which the guides below explain for military families and veterans in the Fort Bragg area.
Eye emergencies move fast. Sudden vision loss, a curtain or shower of new floaters and flashes, chemical splashes, or an eye injury deserve immediate care: call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department, and don't wait on an appointment. Don't search a directory.
Ophthalmologists in Fayetteville, NC
Listings built from the public NPPES registry, refreshed May 2026.
Phillips Eye, PLLC — Ophthalmology
Phillips Eye, PLLC provides ophthalmology services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive eye care for patients in the area.
Carolina Eye Associates PA — Ophthalmology
Carolina Eye Associates Inc provides ophthalmology services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive eye care for patients in the area.
Cape Fear Eye Associates PA — Ophthalmology
Cape Fear Eye Associates PA provides ophthalmology services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive eye care for patients in the area.
Walter Lovell Bogart, MD
Walter Lovell Bogart, MD, is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fayetteville, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
Shelby a Stephenson, MD
Shelby A Stephenson, MD, is an ophthalmologist serving patients in Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Stephenson provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to the local community.
James Michael Geiger, MD
James Michael Geiger, MD, is an ophthalmologist serving the Fayetteville, NC area. He provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the region.
Gerry Stetson Hayes, MD
Gerry Stetson Hayes, MD, is an ophthalmologist serving the Fayetteville, NC area. Dr. Hayes provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the region.
George Leonard Cooper, MD
George Leonard Cooper, MD, is an ophthalmologist based in Fayetteville, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
Frank Ward Browning, MD
Frank Ward Browning, MD, is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fayetteville, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
Frequently asked
How many ophthalmologists are listed in Fayetteville, NC?
Our directory currently lists 9 ophthalmologists in Fayetteville, NC. This count updates as new providers are approved, so the number reflects current inventory rather than a static snapshot.
Do these ophthalmologists accept TRICARE or military insurance?
TRICARE participation matters for a large share of patients here because of the Fort Bragg community. Each provider's profile shows their contact information so you can confirm coverage before booking.
What's the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist?
Ophthalmologists are physicians who manage eye disease medically and surgically. Optometrists provide primary eye care: routine exams, prescriptions for glasses and contacts, and screening that catches disease early. They refer to each other routinely, and both appear in this directory.
Do I need a referral to see an ophthalmologist?
Often yes, particularly for surgical evaluations and when insurance requires it. An optometrist or primary-care provider can refer you, and the profiles here show each ophthalmologist's accepted insurance so you can confirm fit before booking.
Which eye symptoms are emergencies?
Sudden vision loss, a sudden burst of new floaters or flashing lights, a curtain over part of your vision, chemical exposure, or a significant eye injury. Seek emergency care immediately: call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
Using TRICARE near Fort Bragg?
Our guides cover finding civilian ophthalmologists and other providers who accept TRICARE in the Fayetteville-area area, referrals, and setting up your PCM after a PCS.
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