EYE SURGERY CENTER OF THE CAROLINAS is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in SOUTHERN PINES, NC, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 1564 reviews.

EYE SURGERY CENTER OF THE CAROLINAS

southern pines, NCMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

2170 MIDLAND RD

SOUTHERN PINES, NC

Service Area

This provider serves patients in SOUTHERN PINES 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.
Breast Augmentation / ReductionBreast size is increased by placing implants, or decreased by removing breast tissue and skin and repositioning the remaining tissue. Reduction is often performed to relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain caused by breast weight.RhinoplastySurgery that reshapes the nose by altering the bone and cartilage beneath the skin. It is performed to change appearance, to correct breathing problems caused by internal structure, or both. Swelling takes months to fully resolve.FaceliftLiposuctionFat is suctioned out from beneath the skin through small tubes called cannulas, reshaping a specific area such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. It targets localized deposits and is a contouring procedure rather than a method of weight loss.Wound ReconstructionRebuilds skin and underlying tissue where a wound is too large or too damaged to close directly. Surgeons move nearby tissue, or transfer skin and muscle from elsewhere on the body, to cover the defect. Often follows trauma, infection, or cancer removal.Skin GraftingHealthy skin is taken from one area of the body and transplanted to cover a wound or burn elsewhere. Both the graft site and the donor site need care, and the donor site is often the more uncomfortable of the two.

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

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 92/100 (-1 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 103 surveys · 35% 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
92-1 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
92+0 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
97+1 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
94+0 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.

0.02%

natl avg ~1.0%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

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

0.02%

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

4.6
1564 reviews
Paul Sale

Paul Sale

I am very pleased with the exceptional care I receive from Dr John Miller OD, he is excellent and I would highly recommend him without hesitation. However, dealing with the administrative side of Carolina Eye is challenging. For example, when calling to make an appointment I was on hold for 20 minutes before giving up and trying again. The wait times are also often longer than reasonable, so bring a good book.

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Steve Glaser

Steve Glaser

Everyone I worked with was very good at their position. My only complaint is probably similar to others. Suggest getting an early appointment if possible. I had a 9:45 appointment and was almost late for a noon appointment. Hoping running that far behind is not the norm. Good grades for everyone that worked with me though

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Jackie Gunter

Jackie Gunter

Very pleasant beside manner with all staff. Made me feel relaxed and at ease with my procedure. Dr. Fakadej is very experienced and precise with her technique, explained everything very well before, during and after my procedure. Highly recommend Carolina Eye associates. Wish the public could understand that medical clinics are not like a drive thru at McDonald's. One can not come in and expect to not have some waiting time. Anything that should be considered emergent should be at the ER or an urgent care facility. There are also more than one provider (with their own scheduled patients) waiting to be seen. If you have sat and feel like you have been overlooked because of the time; keep in mind that "you" are not the only one there to be seen and as soon as "your" appointed provider and staff are completed with the work up for the "patient scheduled appointment before you"; they will call you back to be seen. Those that have never worked in healthcare do not understand how it works. Please be patient and kind to the staff and providers because they are doing great work!

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carelyn monroe

carelyn monroe

May be a good option if you have major eye issues, but for routine eye care this is not the place to go unless you have lots of time to kill. You will spend hours moving from waiting room to waiting room for evaluations, then seeing an doctor, then checking out. The office is always packed with people. I sent a message on the portal to cancel an appointment that was never responded to - then waited 15 minutes on hold just to cancel an appointment.

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Carol Clark

Carol Clark

This morning I had a cataract evaluation appointment! Though it took several hours it was thorough and everything worked like clockwork. The examination requires visiting several different areas and interacting with many professionals for various procedures. Dr. French is very personable and professional in his exam. I was also impressed with Tiana who performed I believe 6 different tests on my eyes with different pieces of equipment. She was friendly and very professional and also explained each procedure along the way! I would highly recommend Carolina Eye Associates. My husband had several eye procedures here also over the past few years and experienced the same professional service and care from everyone he encountered!

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Years in Operation

44 years

Est. 1982

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

5

Specialties

OphthalmologyPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Medicare Certified

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