Eye Care Center
Retina Center of Vermont
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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 18, 2026
What AI says about Retina.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 ophthalmologist in South Burlington”
ChatGPT answered with other businesses. Retina Center of Vermont was not mentioned.
Checked July 16, 2026
Perplexity
Named ✓
Asked “best ophthalmologist in South Burlington”
“David Shiple 5.0 Retina Center of Vermont 4.8 Ophthalmology - Tilley Drive, University of Vermont Medical Center 3.5 Ophthalmology, University of Vermont Medical Center 3.2 MyEyeDr.”
Checked July 18, 2026
Gemini
Not named
Asked “best ophthalmologist in South Burlington”
Gemini answered with other businesses. Retina Center of Vermont was not mentioned.
Checked July 16, 2026
Named by 1 of 3 assistants as of July 18, 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.
The Retina Center of Vermont is best known for its skilled ophthalmologists, particularly Dr. Michelle Young and Dr. Hinkle, who combine expertise with a compassionate approach. They excel in treating complex eye conditions, including macular edema.
What people keep saying.3
Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.
Patients often describe their experiences at the Retina Center of Vermont as a mix of excellent medical care and frustrating wait times. Dr. Hinkle is frequently praised for his thoroughness, gentle injection technique, and compassionate bedside manner, while some patients express dissatisfaction with the office's efficiency and staff interactions.
Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
The bottom line: The Retina Center of Vermont is known for its skilled ophthalmologists like Dr. Hinkle, but patients often face significant wait times and variable staff interactions.
The score, explained
Why 52.4
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.
50% of eye care centers in South Burlington outrank you — when AI is asked who to recommend, you're rarely the name it gives.
Scanned July 18, 2026
What’s holding this entry back: ai visibility and content freshness & schema — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.
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Where the entry ranks.
of 8 eye care centers in South Burlington, ranked by AI Score.
The facts
Today (Mon) · 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Monday7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Typically busiest — Friday
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Questions
About Retina Center of Vermont.
What are the operating hours of the Retina Center of Vermont?
The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Does the Retina Center of Vermont accept reservations?
The clinic does not require reservations for appointments.
What is the location of the Retina Center of Vermont?
The clinic is located at 99 Swift St #200, South Burlington, VT 05403, USA.
Is parking available at the Retina Center of Vermont?
Yes, the clinic provides parking facilities for patients.
What makes the Retina Center of Vermont stand out?
The clinic is known for its compassionate care and thorough explanations provided by its ophthalmologists, who combine technical expertise with a warm bedside manner.
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