Optometrists in Sanford, NC
Primary eye care: comprehensive exams, prescriptions, and screening for eye disease.
17 verified providers in Sanford
Finding a optometrist in Sanford, NC
Sanford is the Lee County seat and the medical center of gravity for a stretch that pulls in patients from Lee, Harnett, and Chatham counties. Central Carolina Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, anchors the inpatient and specialty side; UNC Health and Cape Fear Valley have a growing outpatient presence here as well.
What does an optometrist do?
Optometrists provide primary eye care: comprehensive eye exams, prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses, evaluation of common eye conditions (dry eye, conjunctivitis, mild infections), and screening for eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. They're trained at the doctoral level (Doctor of Optometry, OD) and are licensed to prescribe most eye medications.
When a condition needs surgery or specialised medical management, the optometrist refers to an ophthalmologist (an MD eye surgeon). The two specialties often work together: the optometrist handles routine care and follow-up, the ophthalmologist handles surgery and complex disease.
Children, adults, and screening for disease
Most children have their first eye exam between six months and one year, then again before kindergarten and roughly every two years through school. Adults without complaints typically get a comprehensive exam every one to two years; people with diabetes, glaucoma history, or other risk factors should follow their provider's schedule, which may be annual.
Vision screenings at a school or primary-care office aren't a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam. Screenings catch obvious problems; a full optometry exam evaluates eye health, pressure, retina, and binocular function in a way a screening doesn't.
Optometrists in Sanford, NC
WILLIAM DOUGLAS ROSCOE, OD
William Douglas Roscoe, OD, is an optometrist practicing in Sanford, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
VISION ONE EYE CENTER OD PA
Vision One Eye Center OD PA provides optometry services to patients in Sanford, NC. The practice offers comprehensive eye care and vision services.
SANFORD OPTOMETRIC OD PA
Sanford Optometric OD PA provides optometric care to the Sanford, NC community. The practice specializes in comprehensive eye exams and vision correction services.
ROSCOE OPTOMETRIC CLINIC PA
Roscoe Optometric Clinic PA is an optometry practice located in Sanford, NC. The clinic provides comprehensive eye care services to the community.
ROBERT BLUNT GOTSCHALK, OD
Robert Blunt Gotschalk, OD, is an optometrist serving the Sanford, NC area. He provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to patients of all ages.
NORTH CAROLINA PHYSICIANS EYECARE GROUP, P.C.
North Carolina Physicians Eyecare Group, P.C. provides optometry services in Sanford, NC. The practice is dedicated to comprehensive eye care for patients in the area.
NATHANIEL ALEXANDER MARTIN, OD
Nathaniel Alexander Martin, OD, is an optometrist serving the Sanford, NC area. Dr. Martin provides comprehensive eye care services to help patients maintain healthy vision.
MINDIE DO, OD
Mindie Do, OD, is an optometrist providing vision care services in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address their eye health and visual needs.
MARK CHANDLER MITCHUM, OD
Mark Chandler Mitchum, OD, is an optometrist serving patients in Sanford, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to help patients maintain healthy eyesight.
MARK C MITCHUM OD
Mark C Mitchum offers optometry services in Sanford, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care to help patients maintain healthy vision.
KATHERINE H. JOHNSON OD
Katherine H. Johnson is an optometrist practicing in Sanford, NC. She provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
ILAN MOSHE DOCK, OD
Ilan Moshe Dock is an optometrist providing vision care services in Sanford, NC. With an OD credential, Dock offers comprehensive eye exams and optical services to patients in the area.
EYECARECENTER OD PA
EYECARECENTER OD PA offers optometry services in Sanford, NC. The practice provides comprehensive eye care to patients in the area.
CHARLES VAN SIKES, OD
Charles Van Sikes, OD, is an optometrist practicing in Sanford, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
CENTRAL CAROLINA OPTOMETRY, P.A.
Central Carolina Optometry, P.A. provides optometry services in Sanford, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive eye care and vision correction for patients in the area.
C.V. SIKES,JR. & R.B. GOTSCHALK PTR
C.V. Sikes, Jr. & R.B. Gotschalk Ptr is an optometry practice located in Sanford, NC. The practice provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
ANDREW MICHAEL GRAVES, OD
Andrew Michael Graves, OD, is an optometrist in Sanford, NC. Dr. Graves provides comprehensive eye care services for patients in the local community.
Frequently asked
How many optometrists are listed in Sanford, NC?
Our directory currently lists 17 NPI-verified optometrists in Sanford, NC. This count updates as new providers are approved, so the number reflects current inventory rather than a static snapshot.
Vision plan vs. medical insurance — which one pays for my visit?
Routine eye exams (refraction for glasses or contacts) usually run through a vision plan, which often has separate billing from your medical insurance. Visits for an eye complaint or disease (red eye, diabetic eye exam, glaucoma follow-up) typically run through medical insurance. Many practices accept both and can tell you which one applies before the visit.
How is an optometrist different from an ophthalmologist?
An optometrist (OD) provides primary eye care, prescribes corrective lenses, treats common eye conditions, and screens for disease. An ophthalmologist (MD or DO) is a physician and surgeon who handles eye surgery and complex medical eye disease. Many patients see an optometrist for routine care and are referred to an ophthalmologist only when surgery or specialised treatment is needed.
Do I need to bring my old glasses?
Yes, if you have them. Your current prescription and frames give the optometrist a baseline for comparison. Bring contact lenses too if you wear them, along with the boxes or lens packaging so they can confirm brand and prescription details.
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