Eye Care Center
eyecarecenter
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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 eyecarecenter.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 eye care center in Durham”
ChatGPT answered with other businesses. eyecarecenter was not mentioned.
Checked July 17, 2026
Perplexity
Named ✓
Asked “best eye care center in Durham”
“Completed 2 steps eyecarecenter 4.6 Duke Eye Center 2.8 The Eye Center Durham 4.8 Optix Eyecare 4.7 Optometric Eye Site 4.0 OPTIX EYE CENTER Mark S.”
Checked July 17, 2026
Gemini
Not named
Asked “best eye care center in Durham”
Gemini answered with other businesses. eyecarecenter 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.
Eye Care Center is best known for its thorough eye exams and knowledgeable staff, making it a reliable choice for comprehensive eye care in Durham. While they excel in patient interactions, billing issues have been noted.
What people keep saying.3
Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.
The Eye Care Center in Durham has a mixed reputation. Many reviewers appreciate the thoroughness of the eye exams and the professionalism of the doctors, particularly Dr. Barbour. However, numerous complaints highlight significant issues with billing practices and customer service, leading to frustration among patients.
Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
The bottom line: While the doctors provide quality care, the Eye Care Center struggles with billing and customer service, leading to patient dissatisfaction.
The score, explained
Why 50.4
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 52% of eye care centers in the registry.
Scanned July 17, 2026
What’s holding this entry back: ai visibility and speed & mobile — 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 — Tuesday
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Questions
About eyecarecenter.
What are the operating hours of the clinic?
The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Does the clinic accept reservations for appointments?
The clinic does not accept reservations; appointments are handled on a walk-in basis.
What is the clinic known for?
The clinic is known for its friendly and helpful staff, thorough eye exams, and personalized service.
Is there parking available at the clinic?
Yes, there is parking available at the clinic for patients.
What special features does the clinic offer?
The clinic offers a range of eye care services with a focus on patient care and satisfaction, although it has received mixed reviews regarding billing practices.
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