Alabata Eye Center

I had an amazing experience with my LASIK surgery. The doctor and entire staff were incredible -- very friendly, welcoming, and extremely knowledgeable. They took the time to explain everything and made me feel comfortable every step of the way. I couldn't be happier with my results and would highly recommend them to anyone considering LASIK!

Dr. Alabata is the most experienced Dr I ever had! He did surgery on my my eyes and I am AMAGED at how good my eyesight is; no more stmatism also!!!! He is the best of the best!!!!! He deserves 10 stars!!!!! Thank you Dr. Alabata!!! You changed my life!!!!

Sadly, I came in seeking a second opinion for iritis, hoping for clarity and reassurance. I'm 24 years old and dealing with severe light sensitivity and pain, I can't drive at night anymore or go outside so this visit was already emotionally difficult. The doctor did not numb my eye and performed only a very brief exam before stating that my condition was chronic and that I could need drops for life -- despite also saying my eyes appeared calm and clear and making no changes to my treatment plan. What was most upsetting was the delivery. Instead of explaining findings, probabilities, or next steps, the conversation felt HOPELESS and DISMISSIVE. I left feeling more anxious, discouraged, and confused, which was the opposite of why I sought a second opinion. Every other provider I've seen has taken time to explain my condition, acknowledge improvement, and create a clear, hopeful treatment plan. This visit lacked compassion and left me feeling unheard and unintelligent for asking questions. While the doctor may be knowledgeable, bedside manner matters -- especially for young patients navigating scary diagnoses. Unfortunately, this experience increased my health anxiety and trust was lost. I will not be returning.

This is hands down the best decision that I've made in my life. Between working manual jobs in the military and my personal exploits on car maintenance, my glasses have always been in the way or fallen off, got dirty scratched, you name it. I don't have to worry about contacts anymore or buying new glasses constantly. Amazing experience, wonderful staff, flawless execution. I went from Astigmatism in both eyes to 20/20 vision over night. I've already recommend friends and family. This is the go to place for corrective eye surgery if you're anywhere in the northwest Florida area.

Dr. Alabata does a great job with cataract surgery. His demeanor is very calm and his staff is great. I give him a 12 out of 10!

Staff is friendly and caring. Although the wait can be long, the waiting room is comfortable and when you do see Dr. Alabata, he always takes his time and answers all my questions. I have been very pleased with all the services I've received at his office.

I was referred to Dr. Alabatta by the opthamology department of Emory University for treatment of a rare eye condition that had blinded me and caused severe glaucoma with eye pressure above 50. Dr. Alabatta was able to operate on my eyes and restore my sight. He was able to perform a dual surgery on each eye replacing my cataract destroyed lens with a new lens and also implant a glacuoma drain tube to relieve the pressure. He then placed me on the correct medications to prevent this eye disease from recurring. That was 10 years ago and he has continued to monitor treat my condition so that I have had 10 years of perfect sight when I was so blind I could not read or drive and barely could walk around. That is 10 years of normal life I have been blessed with and I owe Dr. Alabatta a lot of thanks for this. I highly recommend Dr. Alabatta and his staff to anyone needing eye surgery or treatment of complex eye issues. August Huber

Saw Dr Alabata for my annual check and he recommended cataract surgery soon. Where does he perform the surgery and how long are the wait for doing this procedure as well as the time it takes to conduct the procedure.