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Established in 1980 in Dothan, Alabama, we have built a steadfast reputation across the Southeast for delivering top-tier specialty eyecare. Our seasoned team of eye surgeons employs cutting-edge technology to administer advanced treatment for various eye conditions. We aspire to treat you with the same warmth and diligence as we would our own kin. With several offices strategically located in central and south Alabama, as well as Northwest Florida, we ensure convenient access to dependable, centralized, and superior eyecare services.

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Cataract Care

By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. Eye Center South makes removing cataracts and restoring vision as easy as possible.

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Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye’s optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. With early treatment, you can often protect your eyes against serious vision loss.

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Retina

Disorders of the retina vary widely, however most of them cause symptoms that affect your vision. Retinal disease can impact any part of your retina, a thin layer of tissue inside the back wall of your eye.

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Refractive Surgeries

Refractive surgeries that involve corneal reshaping yield more than 90 percent success rate.

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Cornea

The cornea is your eye’s clear, protective outer layer serving as a barrier against things that can cause damage to your eye.

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Dry Eye

Our comprehensive approach to dry eye relief is among the most proven in the ophthalmic industry.

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Pediatrics

A Pediatric Ophthalmologist specializes in treating eye disorders in children. Oftentimes, young children can’t express or describe their symptoms or answer medical questions.

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Cosmetics

We offer a range of surgical and non-surgical services cosmetic services including eyelid and brow lifts, Botox and more.

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Prosthetics

Only state-of-the-art fitting techniques are used when fitting the prosthesis.

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Hearing

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