To Our Loyal Friends and Patients of Navasota and surrounding Grimes County,

First of all, welcome back to our website! Allow me to thank you for your patronage and your loyalty over the years. As you have probably heard by now, we made a difficult decision to consolidate the Navasota Eye Care Center & Eye Care Center in August 2014. I would love nothing more than to welcome you back for your all your eye care needs.

Personally and professionally, opening a satellite practice in Navasota was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had to date. Reflecting upon the our time in Navasota, we have developed many relationships, shared lots of laughs, and enjoyed getting to know each and every one of you. As your eye doctor, my passion is deeply rooted in a commitment to provide you exceptional service, quality products, and an experience second to none. Our patients are our top priority.

As most of you know, our primary practice is located in Bryan/College Station. Both practices have grown exponentially thanks to your continued business and kind word-of-mouth referrals. Our vision has never been stronger or more precisely focused than today.

We must face the simple fact that our growth has exceeded our ability to ‘be in more than one place at one time.’ In consolidating our locations, we offer you more appointment options (including walk-in’s), a renovated optical with increased selections, and premier advancements that bring you the most state-of-the-art technology in the entire Brazos Valley.

When its time for your next eye appointment, call the same phone number (936) 825-CARE or schedule online at www.NavasotaEye.com. The same friendly staff, dedicated eye doctor, and welcoming environment will be right up the road! We maintain your medical records, prescriptions, etc, etc. There is essentially no change other than the physical location with a better opportunity for service.

Many a thanks for you for a great two years, and we are excited to see what our future holds! A special thanks is due to the doctors and staff of Navasota Medical Center for their hospitality and friendship. Navasota, you are fortunate to have such a great team of doctors here locally. We proudly continue to work with them closely to ensure you receive the best care possible.

Until next time,

Belinda Dobson, O.D.
Eye Care Center

Since its inception in 1983 by Dr. Sue Simpson, O.D., Eye Care Center has always been committed to quality eye wear, top-notch eye exams, and exceptional patient satisfaction. In 2008, ownership of Eye Care Center was transferred to Dr. Belinda Dobson, O.D. of College Station Texas. Dr. Dobson’s focus was centered on driving further advancements in technology, as well as eye disease diagnosis, management, and treatment. This leadership and passion allows Eye Care Center to remain ‘ahead of the curve’ through each evolving decade. Proudly Aggie owned and operated, Eye Care Center continues to provide the very best eye exams, eye glasses, and contact lenses to the Bryan / College Station communities, as well as surrounding areas such as Anderson, Caldwell, Hearn, Navasota, Normangee, North Zulch, and a long list of others!

In 2002, Eye Care Center was invited into an elite network of eye doctors called Vision Source. Vision Source eye doctors are a group of premier private practice eye doctors who are uniquely identified as the “cream of the crop” in eye care. These doctors of optometry are highly trained individuals who dedicate their practices to maintaining the latest and greatest in technology, possess advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise to diagnose and treat numerous eye diseases, and value patient relationships and education above all else. Our vision source doctors are therapeutic optometrists, meaning they have exceeded basic optometric training in order to better serve the needs of their patients. For more information about each of our optometric physicians, please click HERE.

Eye Care Center’s commitment to community, professionalism, and superior personal service drive our core values. We are inspired experts who eagerly aim to delight our patients with supreme care every day. We provide only the highest quality lenses and eyewear, the most state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, and the very latest in contact lens advancements. Our highly trained eye care professionals dedicate each day to exceeding the expectations of every patient and their needs, ensuring an experience for which you’re guaranteed to see the difference.

We love our patients and our patients love us! While most patients have a five-star experience, sometimes we meet patients who show us opportunities for growth. Because we value your opinion and yearn to provide consistent, world-class service, we invite every patient to review us online after his or her appointment and/or eyewear experience. We read every review and adapt accordingly so we may radically exceed patient expectations and provide the best customer service possible.

Click HERE to read patient reviews, which are confirmed and certified as true Eye Care Center patients, or HERE to see what our patients are saying about us on Google. Facebook is also a common area patient like to show us love.

These days, we place so much faith in online reviews to give us ideas of product and service expectations. At Eye Care Center, our patients are invited to review us on Google and Demand Force following their experience with us. We love this method because these are truly our patients and their experiences. CLICK HERE to read these reviews. Our management and doctor read every review and utilize it to provide an even better service to our patients.

Every comprehensive eye exam includes a vision analysis, an ocular health check, and an eyeglass prescription at no additional charge. These eye prescriptions can be as generalized or specific as you need. Just like you wouldn’t wear your high heals to the gym, “everyday” glasses don’t always provide the best results for certain tasks or hobbies.

We enjoy customizing glasses to help you perform at 100%. Such lenses include: driving glasses, computer glasses, golf glasses, reading glasses, safety glasses, shooting glasses, sunglasses, and the list goes on and on. You name the task and we can create the lens to help you be on your “A Game!”

Sometimes glasses are not the best option. Whether you just don’t like glasses, or you work outside and the demands of your job put you at a safety risk, we can offer other alternatives. For these patients, contact lenses provide great solutions. Whether you’ve worn contacts before or this is all new to you, we help you through every step of the way.

Contact lenses offer such convenience, flexibility, and versatility. Regardless of your previous experience with glasses or contacts, our eye doctor and professionals take pride in helping patients successfully wear contact lenses for any occasion.

So you say, “But I have been told by my last eye doctor I can’t wear contacts?” While some patients are truly not candidates, Dr. Dobson’s skills and technology awareness allow her to utilize different, more “cutting-edge” contacts to “wow” those who have not tolerated contacts well in the past.

During your eye exam, Dr. Dobson will determine if you qualify for a contact lens fitting. Your glasses prescription is determined during the eye exam and is used to customize an initial contact lens prescription. We stock thousands of lenses so in most cases you leave the office the same day with your free contact lens trials. If you have never worn contacts, our trained professionals will spend quality time teaching you the proper methods for insertion and removal, as well as how to care for the contacts. When possible, we select daily contact lens. These lenses are voted the most convenient and comfortable lenses on the market. Studies prove these daily contacts are the safest contacts, and the fastest growing lens in the world.

Not sure you can wear contacts but still want to try it? No problem. We have a “no strings attached” policy. This means that after you engage in the contact lens fitting process, you are not obligated to purchase contacts lenses if you change your mind or are unable to wear them successfully. This allows you to try them out without purchasing contacts. The trial lenses are always free during this fitting process. Click HERE to hear more about contact lenses.

Our professionals at Eye Care Center make every effort to accommodate your eye appointment requests. We have extended hours on Mondays for those who need to have an eye exam after work. For your convenience, you can begin scheduling online by clicking HERE. If you do not see the time you need, feel free to call us at (979) 779-9000 and we may still be able to work with your schedule.

To expedite your eye exam, please complete your patient interview before your appointment. This may be completed in the comfort of your own home, or “on-the-go” from your smart phone. The link is secure and forwards all information directly to your own patient chart.

Common questions we hear from patients are…

From the moment you arrive for your office visit, YOU are our number one priority. We schedule ample time for your appointment so you will never feel rushed or hurried. Our desire is to make certain you have all of your questions and concerns addressed in our office before you leave. The most common comment we hear is, “Wow, I’ve never had an eye exam like that before!” The time and compassion every member of our staff offers makes for a world-class experience.

This level of care takes time! We ask you allow approximately 2 hours for your appointment. If you have a meeting or something you need to run off to, please let our receptionist know and we will accommodate your visit to the best of our ability. You will spend the first part of your eye exam with a highly trained optometric technician, where he/she will conduct your welcome interview and case history including allergies, medications, and your medical health history. The technician will also acquire pertinent data from Dr. Dobson, including visual acuities, blood pressure, intraocular eye pressure, high definition retinal photography (Optomap Retinal Imaging, eye muscle alignment, color vision, and peripheral vision screening. All the while, the technician will educate you on the process. In most cases, we can avoid dilation of your pupils by utilizing the Optomap high definition retinal camera, but in the event you need to be dilated, we do offer a reverse dilation drop.

Dr. Dobson will review your medical record prior to visiting with you in the exam room. She is equipped with the VERY BEST technology and skill set to identify multiple eye and visual pathway anomalies, but also to screen healthy eyes and obtain the best set of baseline diagnostic data that proves useful for years to come. She really takes the time to answer any and all questions, and its important to her you leave Eye Care Center more informed and with a better understanding than when you arrived.

After your comprehensive eye health exam and vision analysis, you will be escorted to the frame bar by your own personal Eye Care Center Optician, who will assist you in shopping for the most comfortable, stylish, and customized eyewear for you and your sense of style. Your concierge optician will also tailor your eyeglass lenses to the frame you pick, use laser technology to obtain precise measurements of the glasses as you wear them, and complete your experience with an estimated quote on a ship date for your new eyewear. In many cases, we offer same day or “one-hour glasses” as a courtesy for patients who need same-day service. In other cases, premium eyeglass lenses do take time to custom design. It is in this digital technology and cutting-edge customization where we truly shine. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in your optical experience is a high priority for everyone at Eye Care Center.

Dr. Belinda Dobson, O.D. is a member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2003! She graduated Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.

While at A&M she held numerous community/leadership positions in organizations such as Alpha Epsilon Delta (pre-medial honors society), Phi Eta Sigma Academic Honors Society, Big Event, and student government.

In her spare time, Dr. Dobson also competed in NCAA Archery for Texas A&M University and volunteered at the Health Department providing health and vision screenings.

After college, Dr. Dobson attended 4 more years at the University of Houston, College of Optometry, where she earned her Doctor of Optometry Degree. She now practices as a licensed therapeutic optometrist and glaucoma specialist in Bryan, Texas. Her externship training was in Plano and Cleburne, Texas, both very medically driven practices. These sites allowed her to gain the superior knowledge and skills to treat a variety of pathologies such as dry eye, keratoconus and other corneal diseases, and a host of other complicated ocular abnormalities.

The Vision Care Institute in Jacksonville, Florida has also recognized Dr. Dobson as a specialist in contact lens fitting for astigmatism and bifocal/multifocal contact lenses. Her extensive training and background in contact lens serves as her foundation for successfully fitting the most challenging contact lens patients. Dr. Dobson enjoys these patients the very most, as these are usually the patients other doctors have told they will never successfully wear contact lenses. These experiences are especially rewarding!

In addition, Dr. Dobson specializes in the management of cataract surgery; including the laser cataract surgery as well as premium bifocal cataract implants, which often require no glasses or contacts after surgery. She also co-manages refractive surgery cases such LASIK, ICL, and PRK. Some of her other passions include diagnosis and management/treatment of ocular conditions such as corneal foreign bodies, dry eye, eye infections, glaucoma, diabetes, and macular degeneration.

Dr. Dobson’s professional affiliations include: Better Business Bureau, Lions Club of Navasota, both Bryan/College Station and Navasota Chambers of Commerce, American Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association, Vice President of Aggieland Professionals, and secretary of Brazos Valley Optometric Society. Community involvement includes: Volunteer with BCS Foodbank , Bargain Blitz, and Stuff the Bus, as well as BCS Junior League. Dr. Dobson and her family attend Brazos Fellowship and love the Lord!

Outside work, Dr. Dobson and her husband Josh are co-owners of quite possibly the largest tailgate at Texas A&M University, SNAKEBITE TAILGATE, awarded “2014 Tailgate of the Year.” Football weekends are full of hosting patients, friends, families, and even “the other team” at times. It’s fun for the whole family! And finally, most importantly, Dr. Dobson is the mother of two precious kiddos, Chelsea Jo (13) and Gage (10). They keep her on her toes and keep life full of excitement!

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From the moment you arrive for your visit, YOU are our number one priority. We schedule ample time for your appointment so you will never feel rushed or hurried. The desire of Dr. Belinda Dobson, Dr. Abby Zike, and Dr. Isis Kaldas is to make certain you have all of your questions and concerns addressed in our office before you leave. The most common comment we hear is, “Wow, I’ve never had an eye exam like that before!” The time and compassion every member of our staff offers makes for a world-class experience.

Our team also pays attention to the details and this ensures your time with us is efficient, enjoyable, and informative. Dr. Dobson’s leadership at Eye Care Center drives a unified team-approach that breeds exceptional customer service during every part of your eye exam. Our passion is simply providing exceptional customer service.

Finally, our team of eye care professionals wants to get to get to know you! Our belief is that if we truly get to know our patients and what makes them happy, we can visually accommodate them in every stage of life. It’s the perfect balance of the “science ” and the “getting to catch up with an old friend.”

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WE HAVE MOVED!!  March 2018 was a big month for us here at Eye Care Center.  Our previous location was in Bryan, TX near St. Joseph's hospital at 2320 East Villa Maria.  Now, our new home is conveniently located in South College Station, Texas near HEB in the TowerPoint area right off Highway 6 and William D Fitch.  Our new address is 903 William D Fitch and we are located approximately 0.5 miles west of Highway 6 on William D Fitch between Bahama Bucks and Taco Bell.  

At Eye Care Center, our professional eye care staff will be happy to assist you with your vision needs. we pride ourselves in providing the utmost quality care, complete with the latest advancements in technology.  Our sleek new cutting edge facility is now equipped with the highest level medical and optometric equpiment to provide treatment options available for everyone. Whether you are interested in making an appointment for a LASIK consultation, have cataracts, need an annual eye exam, or just need glasses, we can help!  You may TEXT or call (979) 779-9000 with eye exam appointment requests for Dr. Belinda Dobson, OD or Dr. Abby Zike, OD.  

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