Maine Eye Center
Ophthalmology and Eye Services • Portland, OR • Since 1907
About
Maine Eye Center is a private, multi-location eye care practice based in Portland, Maine, founded in 1907. It is northern New England’s largest comprehensive eye specialty group, offering a full range of services including cataract treatment, retina and cornea care, pediatric eye care, routine eye exams, optical services, oculoplastics, and related patient education. The practice operates 5 offices (primarily in Portland, ME) and employs about 57 staff, with annual revenue around $20.6 million. They provide patient resources such as forms, insurance information, referrals, and education, and maintain a public profile for access to their physicians and optometrists. If you’re looking for an eye doctor in Portland, ME, Maine Eye Center is a long-established, comprehensive option.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology and Eye Services
Address
Portland, Maine
Phone
207-774-8277
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Opening Hours
Office hours: Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM (per text: Billing and phone hours listed; Optical Shop hours noted separately)
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FAQs
What services does Maine Eye Center provide?
General ophthalmology/eye care services including routine eye care, cataract and LASIK centers, retina, cornea, pediatric, optical, oculoplastic, and surgery center services.
Where is Maine Eye Center located?
Portland, Maine
What are the office hours?
Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Lowell Street Optical Shop hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM to 5 PM, Friday 7:30 AM to 4 PM. Billing Department Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Incoming telephone hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- myvision.org: 4.1/5 (aggregate) (42)
- lasikscore.com: 4.5/5 (74)
- Birdeye: 4.6/5 (96 (for Dr. Cady profile))
Patients praise
- high surgical success rates, especially for cataract and retinal surgeries
- commendable surgeon expertise and professional bedside manner
- thorough, informative, and patient-centric care during consultations and procedures
- successful visual outcomes reported by patients
Common complaints
- scheduling issues and overbooking
- long wait times
- inconsistent communication regarding appointments and surgery timings
- occasional reports of rude staff interactions
"Maine Eye Center provided me a level of care and intervention that easily rivals any other practice in New England, and my entire course of care was done right here in Portland."
— Patient review on MDIdentity/Maine Eye website"I cant believe the difference in my eyesight and how simple everything was as a patient. This was definitely one of, if not the best experience I have had as a patient in the delivery system."
— Patient review for Dr. R. Samuel CadySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Local Ophthalmology Practices to Join MaineHealth Family | MaineHealth — Jan 1, 2026
- Kun Ding, M.D. | Eye Health Northwest — Sep 16, 2025
- Janet Lim, M.D. - Eugene Eye Clinic - Eugene Eye Clinic — Aug 28, 2025
- Maine charity care expansion couldn’t come at a worse time, hospitals say — Jul 20, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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