Eye Care Center
Coastal Eye Institute - Sarasota
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Strong is 80 or better. Under 40 is weak. Half of eye care centers in the registry score 40–59.
Verified July 17, 2026
What AI says about Coastal.1
We ask the assistants the questions customers actually ask, and record what comes back — quoted verbatim, dated, with the capture kept as evidence.
ChatGPT
Not named
Asked “best ophthalmology clinic in Sarasota”
ChatGPT answered with other businesses. Coastal Eye Institute - Sarasota was not mentioned.
Checked July 16, 2026
Perplexity
Named ✓
Asked “best ophthalmology clinic in Sarasota”
“asota Completed 2 steps Center For Sight - Sarasota 4.7 Gulfcoast Eye Center 4.9 Center For Sight: Joaquin De Rojas, MD 4.8 Center For Sight: Priya Mathews M.D. M.P.H. 4.9 SK Retina 4.9 Murray Friedberg, MD: Coastal Eye Institute 4.9 Strom Eye Center 4.2…”
Checked July 17, 2026
Gemini
Not named
Asked “best ophthalmology clinic in Sarasota”
Gemini answered with other businesses. Coastal Eye Institute - Sarasota was not mentioned.
Checked July 16, 2026
Named by 1 of 3 assistants as of July 17, 2026.
Reputation
What they’re known for.2
Drawn from live Google search results — the searches this business surfaces for when people look nearby. What its customers say is a separate read, below.
Coastal Eye Institute excels in ophthalmology, particularly with Dr. Scott Silverman and Dr. Davis, who are both noted for their attentive and thorough patient care.
What people keep saying.3
Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.
Coastal Eye Institute in Sarasota is characterized by a blend of thorough care and attentive staff, with many patients expressing satisfaction with their experiences over the years. Specific doctors like Dr. Ames and Dr. Kansara are frequently mentioned for their approachable demeanor and effective communication, making visits feel personalized and unhurried.
Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
The bottom line: The clinic is known for its experienced doctors and thorough patient care, but faces criticism for inconsistent front desk service and communication challenges.
The score, explained
Why 58.4
Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.
Higher than 71% of eye care centers in the registry.
Scanned July 17, 2026
What’s holding this entry back: off-property attestation and ai visibility — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.
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The facts
Today (Mon) · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Typically busiest — Monday
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Questions
About Coastal Eye Institute - Sarasota.
What are the operating hours of Coastal Eye Institute - Sarasota?
The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Does Coastal Eye Institute - Sarasota accept reservations?
The clinic does not require reservations for appointments.
What is Coastal Eye Institute - Sarasota known for?
The clinic is known for its excellent eye care, thorough examinations, and a caring, professional staff.
Is there parking available at Coastal Eye Institute - Sarasota?
Yes, there is parking available for patients at the clinic.
What special features does Coastal Eye Institute - Sarasota offer?
The clinic is praised for its friendly and knowledgeable staff, as well as its commitment to providing thorough and thoughtful patient care.
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