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Maine Eye Center

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15 Lowell St
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37/100
Needs attention

Strong is 80 or better. Under 40 is weak. Half of eye care centers in the registry score 40–59.

Verified July 16, 2026

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Maine Eye Center — Portland, Maine
Maine Eye Center · 15 Lowell St

What AI says about Maine.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 Portland

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. Maine Eye Center was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Perplexity

Not named

Asked best ophthalmology clinic in Portland

Perplexity answered with other businesses. Maine Eye Center was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Gemini

Not named

Asked best ophthalmology clinic in Portland

Gemini answered with other businesses. Maine Eye Center was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Named by 0 of 3 assistants as of July 16, 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.

Maine Eye Center is best known for its exceptional ophthalmology services, particularly through Dr. Wajda, who receives high praise for her patient interactions and expertise. The clinic also excels in oculoplastics, providing thorough care and detailed explanations to patients.

Dr. Wajda - Top Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmologists in Portland
Portland Ophthalmology Services
Oculoplastics in Portland
Dr. LaRochelle - Experienced Specialist

What people keep saying.3

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

Maine Eye Center offers a mix of experiences, with some patients appreciating the thoroughness of their exams and the professionalism of doctors like Dr. Miller and Dr. Cady. However, frustrations arise from long wait times and scheduling issues, leaving some feeling neglected and dissatisfied.

Consistently praised

Dr. Cady's thorough explanation for cataract surgery
Dr. Miller's knowledgeable and professional exams
Timely and comprehensive appointments

Recurring complaints

Long wait times and scheduling problems
Cancelled appointments without proper rescheduling
Rude or dismissive staff interactions

The bottom line: While some patients praise the thorough care from specific doctors, many express frustration over scheduling and communication issues.

Maine Eye Center — Portland, Maine
Maine Eye Center · 15 Lowell St

The score, explained

Why 37.4

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.

77% of eye care centers in the registry outrank you — when AI is asked who to recommend, you're rarely the name it gives.

Scanned July 16, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites — AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
35
Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you — YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
40
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you — and for the right service.
0
Reviews & responseNot just star average — volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
82
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
57
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
67
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
50
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
60

What’s holding this entry back: retrieval grounding and ai visibility — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

The facts

Address15 Lowell St, Portland, ME 04102, USA
Hours
Today (Mon) · 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Monday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Typically busiest — Thursday

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Questions

About Maine Eye Center.

What are the hours of operation for Maine Eye Center?

Maine Eye Center is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The clinic is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Does Maine Eye Center accept reservations for appointments?

The clinic does not accept reservations for appointments. Patients are encouraged to call for availability.

What is Maine Eye Center known for?

Maine Eye Center is known for providing comprehensive eye examinations and specialized care, including cataract surgery, with a focus on professionalism and patient education.

Is parking available at Maine Eye Center?

Yes, there is parking available at Maine Eye Center for patients visiting the clinic.

What special features does Maine Eye Center offer?

Maine Eye Center offers thorough examinations with detailed explanations of procedures, ensuring patients understand their care. The clinic is staffed by competent professionals who prioritize patient comfort and education.

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