We are especially pleased to announce the launch of our NEW Online Shopping system!
Now you can order your contact lenses and solutions directly from our office 24/7 from
the comfort of your own home, from the same doctor you’ve known and trusted for years.
Try the new Shopping System today!
Our Mission:
The mission of Gulf Coast Eye Center is to contribute to a lifetime of healthy vision, providing each patient with the highest quality vision care and consequently quality of life. We will seek continuing education to remain at the forefront of our profession and will offer the latest eye care technology, professional service, and products. The visual needs and wellness of each patient will always be our first priority. Everything we do shall communicate this.
Office Hours
Gulf Coast Eye Center is located at the northeast corner of Webber and Beneva. The address is 3691 Webber St , Sarasota , Fl. 34232. Click here for a map. Office hours are:
Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(If all lines are taken please leave a message and we will return your call ASAP. If it is after hours and it is an emergency the answering service will have us call you back immediately.)
Appointments
To best serve our patients, all visits are by appointment only. When you call to schedule, our receptionist will ask the purpose of your visit so an appropriate amount of time can be allocated. If you cannot keep an appointment, we ask that at least 24 hours noticed be given. This courtesy makes it possible to give that time to another patient.
Payments
Our staff will be happy to file insurance for all services. Payments from insurance companies are not guaranteed; therefore, the patient is responsible for the unpaid balance. Itemized statements are mailed monthly. Calls regarding your statement are accepted and returned during our normal office hours as listed above.
Health Insurance Claims
Gulf Coast Eye Center participates with most insurance plans. The co-payment must be made at the time office services are rendered unless you have a co-insurance. All questions regarding your statement will be gladly answered. The following is a list of most of the insurance plans we currently take. Please note these plans change from time to time and if your current insurance is not listed please do not hesitate to call to confirm if we take your plan.
| Medicare |
VCI |
| Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO, PPC and HO |
VSP |
| Aetna |
Vision Benefits of America |
| Cigna |
American Medical |
| PHCS |
Eyemed |
| Beech Street |
Avesis |
Prescriptions
Refilling your prescriptions is quick and easy. During normal office hours we can always refill your pharmaceutical, contact lens, and spectacle prescription. You can also use our convenient web store to order your lenses!

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