Coastal Eye Center of Elizabeth City

Coastal Eye Center is an optometrist in Elizabeth City, NC. The practice specializes in ophthalmology, providing diagnosis, treatment, and surgical care for eye diseases, injuries, and trauma. Services include comprehensive eye exams, glaucoma diagnostics and laser treatments, cataract surgery with multifocal and toric lens implants, retinal care for diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, and corneal services such as transplants and DSAEK. The center also offers LASIK and PRK laser vision correction, eyelid surgery, and contact lens fitting. Dr. Vincent J. Verdi and Dr. Quentin J. Franklin lead the clinical team. Dr. Verdi focuses on cataract surgery, anterior segment surgery, corneal transplantation, and dry eye treatments. Dr. Franklin is a board-certified ophthalmologist with nearly twenty years of experience, specializing in cataract surgery. He served in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps as a carrier pilot and physician, graduated from the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, and is an associate professor at EVMS.

The practice accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicare, Medicaid, TriCare, and VSP. For patients without insurance, the center offers financing options through Care Credit or discounted cash payments to help secure necessary eye care. The doctors treat patients of all ages and severities, working in multidisciplinary approaches for complex conditions.

Located at 1855 W City Dr, the office sits about 0.7 miles from the Sentara Albemarle Regional Health Campus and 0.8 miles from Central Elementary School. It is also within half a mile of the Forest Park and Ulster Gardens neighborhoods.

Coastal Eye Center holds a rating of 3.40 based on customer reviews. The practice combines surgical expertise with routine care, serving the Elizabeth City community with specific medical and corrective services.