Coastal Bend Eye Center
Ophthalmology/Eye Center • Corpus Christi, TX • Since 1977 • Multiple locations in TX; Corpus Christi main office and ambulatory surgical center at 900 Morgan Ave locations
About
Coastal Bend Eye is a Corpus Christi-based ophthalmology practice offering comprehensive eye care since 1977. Services include LASIK (Alcon Refractive Suite), cataract surgery, glaucoma and diabetic eye care, age-related macular degeneration treatment, and a full-service optical shop. They serve Corpus Christi and nearby areas (Kingsville, Beeville, Alice) with multiple offices, including their HQ at 900 Morgan Ave, Corpus Christi. They emphasize medical/surgical eye care, have a dedicated medical director, and provide typical patient-facing and professional services in ophthalmology and vision correction.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology/Eye Center
Address
900 Morgan Avenue, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Phone
+1-361-888-4288
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
24-hour emergency coverage through Christus-Spohn hospitals when needed
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are offered at Coastal Bend Eye Center in Corpus Christi?
The team offers eye care including treatments for eye diseases, LASIK, cataract surgery and other eye care services.
Do you offer urgent or emergency eye care?
Yes, urgent and emergency eye care is provided for conditions such as sudden vision changes, eye injuries, infections, or severe eye pain, with 24-hour emergency coverage through Christus-Spohn hospitals when needed.
Is there online ordering for contact lenses?
Yes, online contact lens orders are available through their website.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. Richard Bond): 4.9/5 stars (77 reviews)
- DemandForce (Samir Bhakta OD PA): 5/5 stars (1,374 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Anthony Eby): 5/5 stars (6 reviews (3 written))
- Birdeye (Five Points Eyecare): 4.9/5 stars (1,618 reviews)
- Loc8NearMe/ZipAppointments (Drs. McIntyre, Garza, Avila and Jurica): 4.5-4.8/5 stars (203-767 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Patrick P. Avet): 4.2/5 stars (50 ratings (16 written))
Patients praise
- Highly knowledgeable and professional doctors
- Thorough, unhurried examinations
- Friendly and helpful office staff
- Clear explanations of eye conditions and treatments
- Good appointment availability and efficient processes
Common complaints
- Occasional reports of long wait times
- Some patients reporting difficulty reaching offices by phone
- Isolated negative feedback regarding staff responsiveness or perceived rudeness
"Dr. Bond very knowledgeable and takes time to listen! Not in a hurry when with you! Awesome!"
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Richard Bond"They never answer the phone and when you finally get a hold of someone at the emergency number, they are so rude!"
— Birdeye review for Five Points Eyecare"cataract surgery, which was carried out with... resulting in 20/20 vision. I have... other eye and... looking forward to soon having Dr. Avet to all who need cataract surgery."
— Vitals review for Dr. Patrick P. AvetSynthesized 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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