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Welcome to Dunedin Eye Care
Your Optometrist in Dunedin, FL

Call us at (727)- 733-0443 today.

Welcome to Dunedin Eye Care in Dunedin. Dr. Stephanie Coates and the Dunedin Eye Care team strive to provide the best in optometry services. We invite you to browse our website to learn more about our optometry services and join our patient family by scheduling an eye exam appointment at our Dunedin office.

Dunedin Eye Care is a full service eye and vision care provider, accepting both eye emergencies as well as scheduled appointments. Patients throughout the Dunedin area come to Dunedin Eye Care because they know they will receive the personal attention and professional care that is our foundation. Dr. Coates and our team are dedicated to keeping our patients comfortable and well-informed at all times. At Dunedin Eye Care, we will explain every exam and procedure and answer all of our patients' questions. Additionally, at Dunedin Eye Care, we offer vision financing options and will work with vision insurance providers to ensure good eye health and vision care for all of our patients.

Our Approach to Optometry

Our one-on-one approach to optometry makes Dr. Coates and the Dunedin Eye Care staff the eye and vision care providers of choice in the Dunedin area. Our Dunedin optometrist offers the following services: complete eye exams, contact lenses, glasses, glaucoma testing, and pre- and post-operative care. For a complete list of services, visit our services page or call our Dunedin office at (727)- 733-0443.

At Dunedin Eye Care, we are dedicated to providing high-quality optometry services in a comfortable environment.Call us at (727)- 733-0443 or schedule an appointment today online.

Dr. Stephanie R. Coates, Dunedin Eye Care 
1228 County Road 1 
Dunedin, FL  34698
(P) 727-733-0443   (F) 727-733-0444

Our Location

Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-7:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Meet Our Optometrist

Learn Who We Are

  • Dr.
    Stephanie Coates
    O.D.
    Optometrist

    Dr. Coates was born and raised in Illinois.  She attended college at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL for her bachelors degree, then Illinois State University for her masters degree.  She graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, and then moved to Florida to start her career.  She has been an optometrist in Pinellas County since 2004.

    Dr. Coates is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Florida Optometric Association, as well as the Pinellas Optometric Association.

    As a licensed optometrist, Dr. Coates is available for general eye exams, contact lens exams, and  diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect the eye or vision. In addition to training in eye diseases and disorders, Dr. Coates is also trained in anatomy, biochemistry,  microbiology, and physiology. With this background, Dr. Coates is trained to recognize a range of health issues; such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes and hypertension. Dr. Coates works hard to stay current on the latest advances in eye health and vision care and regularly attends continuing education seminars and advanced training courses. It is because of her dedication to continuing education that our patients receive the most modern and progressive vision care available.  She will spend the time needed to make sure that you receive a thorough exam, and that you understand any eye conditions and treatment recommendations.  

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