What's the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?

Optometrists handle exams, glasses, and contacts. Ophthalmologists are medical and surgical. Both appear under eye care here. If you searched "eye doctor," start with the listings and ask the office which you need.

Do I need prescription sunglasses on the water?

Polarized lenses cut glare on Pensacola Bay and the Gulf. Bring your current Rx if you are ordering them with the exam. The beach itself has no shop on this list — the offices are in town.

Where should I look if I live in Gulf Breeze?

You will be driving into Pensacola for almost every listing. Factor the bay bridges into a morning exam so you are not sitting in windshield glare on the way back.

Pensacola, FL

Pensacola eye doctors for exams and Gulf glare

Looking for a Pensacola eye doctor for an exam, new glasses, or contacts that can handle Gulf glare? Optometrists and medical practices cluster along Davis Highway and Nine Mile, not on the island — plan around the water, not the beach parking lot. If you fish or boat, ask about polarized prescription sunglasses; cheap lenses wash out on the bay. Listings mix exam shops and surgical care. Call the office for wait times.

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Eye Care

50 Dollar Eye Guy

Pensacola

5328 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32503

(850) 434-6387

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Center For Sight - Pensacola

Pensacola

6190 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32504

(850) 476-9236

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Clarkson Eyecare

Pensacola

5101 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32503

(850) 479-7379

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Clarkson Eyecare

Pensacola

1308 W 9 Mile Rd Ste 11 & 12, Pensacola, FL 32534

(850) 479-2020

Hours unknown — call

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Dr. C Vision Care

Pensacola

9409 US-98 Ste. 50, Pensacola, FL 32506

(850) 456-2019

Hours unknown — call

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Dr. Donna Corder, MD - Southern Eye Group

Pensacola

907 Garden Gate Cir, Pensacola, FL 32504

(850) 484-4733

Hours unknown — call

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Dr. Nicholas Krevatas, P.A.

Pensacola

7005 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32504

(850) 476-2633

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Dr. Nolton & Associates

Pensacola

5100 N 9th Ave Office E503a, Pensacola, FL 32504

(850) 471-1186

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Eye Institute At Medical Center Clinic

Pensacola

8333 N Davis Hwy Building 2 Floor 2, Pensacola, FL 32514

(850) 474-8436

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Eyeglass World

Pensacola

7160 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32504

(850) 477-2030

Hours unknown — call

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Gulf Coast Vision Center

Pensacola

460 E 9 Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514

(850) 477-1499

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Gulf Coast Vision Center - East Hill, Optometry in Pensacola, FL

Pensacola

800 N 12th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32501

(850) 912-4222

Hours unknown — call

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Jennifer Werrell, OD

Pensacola

8333 N Davis Hwy Building 2 | Floor 1, Pensacola, FL 32514

(850) 474-8220

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LensCrafters

Pensacola

5100 N 9th Ave Office E503a, Pensacola, FL 32504

(850) 484-9444

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Mills Eye + Facial Surgery

Pensacola

9050 University Pkwy, Pensacola, FL 32514

(850) 266-7500

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My EYE GUY Coffee Guy

Pensacola

6700 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32504

(850) 434-6387

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MY EYE GUY EXAMS @ COFFEE GUY Underground

Pensacola

6677 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32504

(850) 466-3682

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OPTI-CLUB

Pensacola

6495 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32504

(850) 484-2807

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Optical Shop at Medical Center Clinic

Pensacola

8333 N Davis Hwy Building 2 | Floor 1, Pensacola, FL 32514

(850) 474-8220

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Panhandle Vision Institute

Pensacola

5101 N Davis Hwy Suite B, Pensacola, FL 32503

(850) 438-1277

Hours unknown — call

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Pensacola Vision Center - Barry Stein, OD

Pensacola

6400 N Davis Hwy #1, Pensacola, FL 32504

(850) 476-6100

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Retina Specialty Institute

Pensacola

5150 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32503

(850) 476-6759

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Southern Eye Group

Pensacola

907 Garden Gate Cir, Pensacola, FL 32504

(251) 990-3937

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Stanton Optical

Pensacola

7000 N Davis Hwy unit a, Pensacola, FL 32504

(850) 250-5924

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StarVision Optometry PLLC

Cordova Park

Visionworks, Cordova Mall, 5100 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32504

(850) 477-7646

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Terrezza Optical

Pensacola

113 Palafox Pl, Pensacola, FL 32502

(850) 434-2060

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Terrezza Optical Group

Pensacola

121 Baptist Wy Suite 1200, Pensacola, FL 32503

(850) 407-9474

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Ullman Eye Consultants

Pensacola

5528 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32503

(850) 208-1900

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Visionworks Cordova Mall

Pensacola

5100 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32504

(850) 484-3077

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West Florida Optometry

Pensacola

5062 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32506

(850) 453-4373

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Eye Care by area

Nearly every practice is in Pensacola, with one Cordova Park listing. There is no island clinic on this list — budget drive time from Gulf Breeze or Pensacola Beach.

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Common questions

What's the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?: Optometrists handle exams, glasses, and contacts. Ophthalmologists are medical and surgical. Both appear under eye care here. If you searched "eye doctor," start with the listings and ask the office which you need.
Do I need prescription sunglasses on the water?: Polarized lenses cut glare on Pensacola Bay and the Gulf. Bring your current Rx if you are ordering them with the exam. The beach itself has no shop on this list — the offices are in town.
Where should I look if I live in Gulf Breeze?: You will be driving into Pensacola for almost every listing. Factor the bay bridges into a morning exam so you are not sitting in windshield glare on the way back.

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