Eye Care Center
South Texas Eye Institute - San Antonio Office
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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 23, 2026
What AI says about South.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 lasik surgeon in San Antonio”
ChatGPT answered with other businesses. South Texas Eye Institute - San Antonio Office was not mentioned.
Checked July 16, 2026
Perplexity
Named ✓
Asked “best lasik surgeon in San Antonio”
“Gregory Parkhurst 4.9 San Antonio Eye Specialists 5.0 South Texas Eye Institute - San Antonio Office 4.6 Parkhurst NuVision LASIK Eye Surgery - San Antonio Office 4.9 San Antonio Eye Center 4.7 Ophthalmology Associates of San Antonio 4.8 Stuart Terry MD: Brave”
Checked July 23, 2026
Gemini
Not named
Asked “best lasik surgeon in San Antonio”
Gemini answered with other businesses. South Texas Eye Institute - San Antonio Office was not mentioned.
Checked July 16, 2026
Named by 1 of 3 assistants as of July 23, 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.
South Texas Eye Institute is primarily recognized for its ophthalmology services in San Antonio, although patient experiences highlight significant issues with appointment management and wait times.
What people keep saying.3
Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.
Customers express frustration over long wait times, often exceeding an hour, even with scheduled appointments. However, some reviewers appreciate the care provided by Dr. Marten and other staff, highlighting their friendly demeanor and thoroughness during consultations and surgeries.
Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
The bottom line: Despite skilled doctors like Dr. Marten, the clinic struggles with significant wait times and scheduling issues.
The score, explained
Why 51.4
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 55% of eye care centers in the registry.
Scanned July 23, 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 – 5:30 PM
- Monday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Typically busiest — Wednesday
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Questions
About South Texas Eye Institute - San Antonio Office.
What are the operating hours of South Texas Eye Institute?
The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Does South Texas Eye Institute require reservations for appointments?
The clinic does not require reservations for appointments.
What is South Texas Eye Institute known for?
The clinic is known for providing a range of eye care services, including cataract surgery, and has received positive feedback for the expertise of its doctors.
Is there parking available at South Texas Eye Institute?
Yes, there is parking available at the clinic for patients.
What should I expect regarding wait times at South Texas Eye Institute?
Patients have reported varying wait times, with some experiencing longer waits despite having scheduled appointments.
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