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Restoration Eye Care

4.7 out of 5 · 826 reviews

Ophthalmology • Columbia, MO

About

Restoration Eye Care is a Columbia, MO ophthalmology practice offering comprehensive eye care and laser/cataract services. Key points for a new patient search: - Services: cataract surgery (including Advanced Technology Cataract Surgery), refractive/cataract-related laser options, corneal cross-linking, LASIK history, dry eye, eyelid disorders and cosmetic eyelid procedures, glaucoma management, eye and vision exams. - Expertise: led by Dr. McGarity; extensive experience with thousands of cataract and LASIK procedures. - Locations: four offices in Columbia, MO (HQ at 201 West Broadway; additional offices at Forum Katy Parkway). - Contact: info@restorationeyecare.com | (573) 441-7070. - Useful for: new patients seeking cataract or LASIK-related care, eyelid procedures, or comprehensive eye exams in Columbia, MO. Note: The page highlights the practice’s focus on community and its established track record, with an emphasis on surgical and diagnostic eye care. If you’re specifically seeking a “New Patient Special,” further details would require checking the site or contacting the office directly for current offers.

Clinic Type

Ophthalmology

Address

Columbia, MO

Phone

+1 573-441-7070

Email

stephanie@surgerycenterattheforum.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Emergency Care

Available

Services Offered

  • Comprehensive eye exams
  • Cataract evaluation and surgery
  • Dry eye diagnosis and treatment
  • LASIK and refractive surgery consultation
  • Glaucoma treatment
  • Eyelid surgery
  • Emergency eye care

Team

  • Dr. Vance — Ophthalmologist

Insurance & Payment

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Phone/online appointment payment via Weave (link in extracted extras), Possibly credit/debit card payment via card processor enlace in extras

Languages Spoken

  • English

Current Offers

New Patient Special

Awards & Accreditations

  • 4.9 ★★★★★ Based on 846 reviews

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Eyes On Missouri - Columbia: 4.5 out of 5 stars (~500 reviews)
  • Dr. David Cordry, Optometrist, and Associates (Birdeye): 4.7 out of 5 stars (319 reviews)
  • Eye Care of Columbia (Birdeye): 4.9 out of 5 stars (326 reviews)
  • Dr. Kent Studer, OD (Healthgrades): 4.2 out of 5 stars (5 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Kind and personalized staff service
  • Professional and respectful treatment
  • Helpful and supportive office environments
  • Effective medical diagnosis and vision preservation
  • Efficient and prompt service for repairs or appointments

Common complaints

  • Lack of in-person interaction with doctors in telehealth-focused models
  • Lack of transparency regarding costs for certain tests prior to service
  • Instances of patients feeling ignored by clinicians regarding prescription needs
  • Issues with product durability (e.g., lens quality)

"Busy office, with kind personalized service from staff and doctor!"

— Eyes On Missouri - Columbia Review

"Not a huge fan of the virtual doctor. You lose the in person connection when it’s a doc on the screen. Disappointed they performed the MAP test and didn’t tell me why or the cost until after I was ready to pay."

— Birdeye Review for Dr. David Cordry and Associates

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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