Southern Eye Group
Ophthalmology • Atmore, AL
About
Southern Eye Group's Atmore office provides comprehensive eye care and surgical services at 166 Lindberg Avenue, Atmore, Alabama. The practice offers LASIK surgery, cataract surgery, dry eye treatment, comprehensive eye exams, and emergency eye care, with Dr. Kelvin McDaniel on staff. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
166 Lindberg Avenue, Atmore, AL 36502
Phone
(251) 990-3937
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Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm
Emergency Care
Emergency care available
Services Offered
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Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Pay Online (Athenahealth)
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the office hours?
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm.
What is the address for the Atmore office?
166 Lindberg Avenue, Atmore AL, 36502.
What is the phone number for the Atmore office?
(251) 990-3937.
Is there a fax number available?
Fax: (251) 990-9990.
How can I book an appointment?
Request a Consult: https://southerneyegroup.com/contact/ or Book Online: https://southerneyegroup.com/book-online/.
Is online payment available?
Pay Online through Athenahealth: https://payment.athenahealth.com/.
Is there a patient portal?
Patient Portal: https://21430-1.portal.athenahealth.com/.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Atmore Vision Center (Facebook): 80% recommend (12 reviews) (12 reviews)
- Dr. Rollins Tindell (Sharecare): 4.7/5 (28 ratings/reviews)
- Dr. Rollins Tindell (WebMD): 4.5/5 (20 ratings)
- Dr. John T. Cooper / Optical World Eye Care Center (Birdeye): 3.0/5 (3 star rating) (6 reviews)
- Dr. John T. Cooper / Optical World Eye Care Center (localitybiz): Not clearly stated (Multiple reviews (examples shown))
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction for cataract care with strong physician ratings (Dr. Rollins Tindell)
- Positive experience/supportive staff and communication reported in Southern Eye Group testimonials
- Some patients report their eye care “worked fine” at Dr. John T. Cooper’s practice
Common complaints
- Complaints about rude/unprofessional behavior and poor customer service/front desk at an Atmore eye care/optical practice (Dr. John T. Cooper / Optical World)
- Scheduling/overbooking and long waiting times mentioned
- Atmore Vision Center complaints include incorrect prescription/script and products/fit issues, leading to reluctance to return
"“Everytime I have been there they were extremely rude.”"
— localitybiz review snippet about Dr. John T. Cooper / Optical World Eye Care Center in Atmore, AL"“I can’t emphasize enough how rude Dr. Cooper has been…”"
— Birdeye review snippet about Dr. John T. Cooper / Optical World Eye Care Center in Atmore, AL"“Best eye doctor and staff… His explanations are easily understood…”"
— Sharecare review excerpt for Dr. Rollins Tindell, MD (Atmore area)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- LASIK Eye Surgery Gulf Coast | LASIK Mobile Alabama AL — Dec 3, 2025
- Cataract Surgery Gulf Coast | Cataracts Mobile Alabama AL — Feb 24, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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