MORGANTON EYE PHYSICIANS PA is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in MORGANTON, NC, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.9 out of 5 from 156 reviews.

MORGANTON EYE PHYSICIANS PA

morganton, NCMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

335 E. PARKER RD.

MORGANTON, NC

Service Area

This provider serves patients in MORGANTON and surrounding areas in NC.

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Note on Service Area

This ambulatory surgery center serves patients in the surrounding area. Contact this surgery center directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Procedures Performed

Common outpatient procedures performed at this ambulatory surgery center, based on reported specialties.

Cataract SurgeryThe clouded natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with a clear artificial one. It is one of the most common outpatient procedures performed in the country, usually takes under 30 minutes per eye, and is done under light sedation with numbing drops rather than general anesthesia.LASIK / Refractive SurgeryA laser reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, reducing dependence on glasses or contacts. The procedure itself takes minutes per eye. Vision is often noticeably better within a day, though it can take several weeks to fully stabilize.Glaucoma SurgeryCreates a new drainage path for fluid inside the eye to lower internal pressure. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve silently, so the goal is preventing further vision loss rather than restoring vision already lost. Several minimally invasive options are now performed in outpatient settings.Retinal SurgeryRepairs the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, most often for a detached or torn retina, or for bleeding related to diabetes. Timing matters — a detaching retina is treated urgently because delay increases the risk of permanent vision loss.Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Removes excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids. When drooping upper lids block part of the visual field, the procedure is functional rather than cosmetic and is often covered by insurance if visual field testing documents the obstruction.Corneal TransplantReplaces damaged or clouded corneal tissue with donor tissue. Modern techniques often replace only the affected layer rather than the full thickness, which shortens recovery. Vision improves gradually over months, and stitches may stay in place for a year or longer.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 98/100 (+5 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 32 surveys · 19% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0–100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
98+5 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
99+7 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
97+3 vs national avg (94)
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Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0–100 scale.

Safety Metrics

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.03%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

% of cases involving wrong-site, wrong-side, wrong-patient, or wrong-implant surgical events. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.01%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Affiliated Surgeons

Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.

+ 14 more affiliated surgeons on record

Surgeon affiliations are sourced from CMS NPPES data and may not reflect current practice arrangements. Contact the facility to confirm.

Google Reviews

3.9
156 reviews
Juliet Rumfelt

Juliet Rumfelt

Been here 3xs over 3 yrs personal chart is never updated in 3 yrs. Multiple times gone over signed papers with correct information to come back and still have all the wrong info. Then tell them he cant see the tv and they say go get a pair of glasses at the pharmacy!? Why are we at the eye doctor?

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Alicia Austin

Alicia Austin

I’m sure I’m probably the only one with this experience, but just in case it helps someone in the future. There is NO return policy whatsoever at this facility. Meaning if you get glasses that do nothing but cause headaches, ones that aren’t supposed to have prescription by the way… that there is no way to get your money back; even if you specially were told they were for protective wear ONLY. If you are told by this place that you need protective lenses, then purchase them online for if you get them here then insurance won’t cover unless there’s a prescription in them which I was failed to be given that information before hand. I’m not mad at the facility for me not doing research, just upset at the facility for not explaining the glasses purchases before hand and the doctor not telling me about the prescription. I recommend you explain to all customers giving you money for lenses how there is no return policy in place, not even a restock fee. But hey, maybe it’s just me.

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Angie Winkler

Angie Winkler

Thank you Morganton Eye, Dr Lowery and all the amazing staff from the surgery center, examination, check in, and check out for excellent treatment with kindness, compassion, and sincere concern for my comfort, understanding, and safe successful surgery! If you like personal attention, being cared for by compassionate nurses, office personnel, anesthetist, and a professional knowledgeable staff who truly care for you and who make you comfortable, please visit Dr Lowery and his amazing team of professionals! If you've ever visited an Eye care center and felt like you were being herded through like I have, you will definitely love the family atmosphere at Morganton Eye! Angie Winkler

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Kim Page

Kim Page

I’ve been using Morganton eye for about nine years until the Valdese office was closed. Then I went to the Morganton location. So my two last pair of glasses from Morganton eye didn’t even work for me to use. I paid extra money to have progressive lens this last time. I went as far as to bring in the font size that I need to be able to read with my glasses. That didn’t matter. The far away lens, I can’t see the small print on my TV and the close-up lens I can’t read the fine print on my prescription bottles from Drexel drugstore or any other small print that size. I went in there three times to let them know these glasses did not work for me and they had the nerve to tell me to wait and a five person line to reschedule an appointment to have my eyes rechecked. I was getting ready for surgery and they knew that and it didn’t matter. They made me take home glasses that I told them they did not work out for me. The female eye doctor stated my eyes didn’t change in over four years, which I don’t believe. I have way too many appointments to waste my time with you. So either they can fix the glasses without me going back in or I can find another optometrist who can actually do good work and care if I can see with my new glasses.

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Emma Mathews

Emma Mathews

I saw Dr. Ford for my eye exam (as a new patient of Morganton Eye) and he was nice, efficient, and knowledgeable. When I went back last week to pick out my glasses, Teri helped me and she was wonderful. Overall, it was a great experience.

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Years in Operation

37 years

Est. 1989

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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