The Eye Centers

4.9 out of 5 · 507 reviews

Optometry • Lakewood, OH • Since 1979

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Summary: - The Fairview Eye Center is a private ophthalmology practice founded in 1979 with locations in Fairview Park and Cleveland, Ohio (and a related Lakewood site reference). It offers comprehensive eye care including medical eye exams, cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma treatment, retinal surgery, eyelid surgery, and dry eye therapy. - They highlight advanced technologies (first in Ohio to offer Eyeonics CrystaLens accommodating IOL and Restore multifocal implant) and emphasize high-quality, personalized care. - Key details: 7 physicians across 3 offices (including Lakewood-related services), about 10 employees, annual revenue around $20.2M. - Contact/locations: main offices at 21375 Lorain Rd, Cleveland/Fairview Park, OH; multiple listed phone numbers. - Online presence: modest monthly site visits (~4.7k), strong employer rating (4.7/5 from 5 reviews), U.S. focus. If you’re looking specifically for “The Eye Center of Lakewood”: this page references Fairview Eye Center with Lakewood as an alias and notes a Lakewood-related site, but it does not provide distinct Lakewood-only services or a separate Lakewood Mab location beyond the Lakewood-area association.

Clinic Type

Optometry

Address

16400 Hilliard Road, Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Phone

(216) 228-1800

Email

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Opening Hours

Hours vary; please call for current hours

Website

https://fairvieweyecenter.com/the-eye-center-of-lakewood/

Services Offered

Optometry
Ophthalmology
Eye exams
Contact lens fittings
Glasses and eyewear
Laser vision correction referral (if applicable)
Retina/Vitreous services (via affiliated specialists)
Pediatric eye care (if offered)
Medical/surgical eye care (via centers)

Insurance & Payment

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Credit card, Cash, Check, Financing available (unspecified)

Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What are the hours?

Please call for our hours as they change on the day and week

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Yelp: 4.0/5 (17)
Birdeye (Fairview Eye Center): 4.9/5 (220)
Google Maps data for The Eye Center of Lakewood: 4.9/5 (270)

Patients praise

Professional and knowledgeable staff and doctors
Effective medical care and thorough examinations
Clean facility environment
Generally personable and friendly service

Common complaints

Long wait times for appointments
Issues with office management and administrative processes (e.g., records release fees)
Concerns regarding the cost of services such as glasses and lenses

"Very personable, knowledgeable, and professional. the clinic itself is clean the wait time is AWFUL !!!"

— Yelp review

"Excellent care by Dr. Wellensiek and her staff, highly knowledgeable, professional and friendly service."

— Yelp review via MapQuest

"The only way I can receive my own personal records is to pay a fee of $40... I would never recommend this office as they do not pl..."

— Birdeye review

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