Optometrists in Southern Pines, NC
Primary eye care: comprehensive exams, prescriptions, and screening for eye disease.
11 verified providers in Southern Pines
Finding a optometrist in Southern Pines, NC
Southern Pines and Pinehurst together form the medical core of the Sandhills, a Moore County market shaped by a large retirement-age population. FirstHealth of the Carolinas operates the regional system; primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, and behavioral health all run deep here, supported by demand from a patient base that skews older than the state as a whole.
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 Southern Pines, NC
PRESSLEY WARREN HALES, OD
Pressley Warren Hales, OD, is an optometrist serving the Southern Pines, NC area. Dr. Hales provides comprehensive vision care and eye health services to patients of all ages.
NICOLE PIATT APPLE, OD
Nicole Piatt Apple, OD, is an optometrist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to help you maintain healthy eyesight.
MIDLAND OPTOMETRIC PA
Midland Optometric PA provides optometry services to the Southern Pines, NC community. The practice offers comprehensive eye care and vision services for patients of all ages.
LIANNA BALLENTINE, OD
Lianna Ballentine, OD, is an optometrist serving the Southern Pines, NC area. She provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to her patients.
JOHN DANIEL MILLER, OD
John Daniel Miller, OD, is an optometrist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to help patients maintain healthy eyesight.
JOEY LEE HARRIS, OD
Joey Lee Harris, OD, is an optometrist providing care in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Harris works with patients on their vision health and eye care needs.
JOELLE NICOLE FISHER, OD
Joelle Nicole Fisher, OD, provides optometry services to patients in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Fisher works with patients to address their vision care needs and help maintain healthy eyesight.
ERIC R FOGLEMAN, OD
Eric R Fogleman, OD, provides optometry services to patients in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Fogleman is committed to comprehensive eye care for the community.
DAVID BRENNEN THRONEBURG, OD
David Brennen Throneburg, OD, is an optometrist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to help patients maintain healthy eyesight.
CODY STEVEN HICKS, OD
Cody Steven Hicks, OD, is an optometrist in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
ANDREW LEWIS APPLE, OD
Andrew Lewis Apple, OD, is an optometrist based in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Apple provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
Frequently asked
How many optometrists are listed in Southern Pines, NC?
Our directory currently lists 11 NPI-verified optometrists in Southern Pines, NC. This count updates as new providers are approved, so the number reflects current inventory rather than a static snapshot.
Do these optometrists accept TRICARE or military insurance?
Medicare is the primary insurer for a large share of patients here. Most practices accept Medicare; supplemental and Medicare Advantage acceptance varies by plan. Confirm coverage before booking.
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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