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Thomas Eye Center

1077 BAXTER ST STE 100, Athens, GA 30606
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About

Thomas Eye Center serves patients in Athens and the surrounding part of Georgia from its office at 1077 Baxter St Ste 100. Both exams and glasses are handled here — exam rooms and an optical shop share the same address. Insurance accepted includes VSP, EyeMed, Aetna Vision and Cigna Vision (10 plans in total). Doctors at this practice include Kajene Thasan Vethanayagam, OD, OD, Sampson Abu, OD, OD and Stuart J Thomas, OD, OD. The optical carries 38 frame brands. You can walk in without an appointment. Call (706) 549-7757 to confirm hours and coverage before you visit.

Listing type
Optical · Optometrist
Address
1077 BAXTER ST STE 100
Athens, GA 30606
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Phone
(706) 549-7757
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Walk-ins
Accepted

Insurance accepted

✓ VSP Vision Care ✓ EyeMed ✓ Aetna Vision ✓ Cigna Vision ✓ Humana Vision ✓ Humana Vision PLUS ✓ Humana Focus / Optimum / Advantage ✓ Humana Medicare Advantage ✓ Humana Medicare Supplement
Self-reported by the practice. These details have not been confirmed yet. Vision plans and medical plans are billed differently — call ahead to confirm which side of your coverage applies to your visit.

Services offered

Services not listed are not offered at this location.

Frame brands carried

Airlock Anne Klein AVIO bebe Calvin Klein Canada Goose Cole Haan Columbia Converse Cutler and Gross DKNY Donna Karan Dragon Draper James Ferragamo Flexon Genesis JOE Joseph Abboud Karl Lagerfeld Kendra Scott Lacoste Lenton & Rusby Linda Farrow Longchamp Marchon Maui Jim McAllister Nautica Nike Vision Nine West Otis & Piper Paul Smith Pure Ray-Ban Spyder ZEISS

Brands on the floor as of the practice's last update. Stock varies — call for a specific model.

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Currently closed. Times shown in America/New_York. Holiday hours may differ.

Doctors at this practice

KT
Kajene Thasan Vethanayagam, OD, OD
Female Speaks English
NPI 1407412471
SA
Sampson Abu, OD, OD
Male Speaks English
NPI 1982433645
SJ
Stuart J Thomas, OD, OD
Male Speaks English
NPI 1568436186

Reviews on Google 754

4.9
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Anthony Llano
Anthony Llano 6 months ago

I visited Thomas Eye Center today and came away genuinely impressed. From the moment I walked in, the team set the tone, i.e., professional, welcoming, and simply kind. McKenzie, Mattie, Kennedy, and others created an experience that felt both seamless and personal. That doesn’t happen by accident. What stood out most, however, was Dr. Sampson Abu. His humanity and humility are unmistakable. He took the time to explain everything clearly, with a level of care and consideration that you don’t always see. You could feel it; this is someone who truly puts patients first. As a result, my wife and daughter will be seeing him as well. Well done to the entire Thomas Eye Center team. This is what excellence looks like!! Onward!!! 👏🙌🙏👌 Truly and best, Anthony (Tony) L

tyler geertz
tyler geertz 2 months ago

I’ve seen both Dr. Vetha and Dr. Abu and they are truly the best doctors I have ever seen. The care from them and their staff is unmatched! I have gotten multiple pairs of glasses from them and can say that the quality you get will leave you shocked with how well you can see! 10/10 will recommend them to my family and friends!

Maurey Spencer
Maurey Spencer 2 months ago

From start to finish, I had a wonderful experience. The entire staff was friendly, welcoming, and professional. Everyone was knowledgeable, and the whole process was quick and easy. Dr. Sampson Abu took the time to explain everything thoroughly, answered all of my questions, and made me feel comfortable throughout the visit. The office has a great atmosphere, and you can tell they truly care about their patients. I highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for excellent eye care

Jeffrey Bryan
Jeffrey Bryan a month ago

The Thomas Eye Center provided me outstanding care. They scheduled me an appointment promptly, addressed all my concerns, and helped me maximize the benefit of my insurance. All costs were discussed up front and everyone was very friendly and helpful. Fantastic experience.

Alicia Benetz
Alicia Benetz a month ago

Great experience. I was quickly seen upon arriving, the tech was great - personable and efficient. Dr Abu is amazing. He actively listened to my concerns and asked clarifying questions and truly made me feel heard and fantastically cared for. Everyone I worked with was just aces and helped assure me I was making decisions that were tailored to my needs. Thanks, team!

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