Centennial Eye & Cosmetics Associates

Reviews

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  Thomas Fisher

  Jul 10, 2026
  5.0
  I waited a little while to write this review because I wanted to put the advice I was given into practice and see if it made a difference. I'm happy to report it did! I had repeated problems with dry eyes that got bad enough around the holidays that I decided to go in for a thorough eye exam and try to understand what was happening with my vision. Dr. Van Meter and the staff here were thoughtful, kind, and informative every step of the way. Dr. Van Meter was diligent, thorough, and most importantly helpful. He helped me understand the root cause of my dry eyes and also noticed that I was using reading glasses to compensate for a condition I didn't even know I had. He prescribed me a pair of glasses that has made a world of difference for me. I can see and work much more effectively now without constant eye strain. The high-quality coatings on the prescription lenses make them much easier to take care of than cheap pharmacy readers too. When I first walked into this practice, I didn't understand what was wrong with my vision, and I was anxious about it. Now I have an effective eye care routine along with glasses that make my life so much better. Thank you Dr. Van Meter and your excellent team of professionals.
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  Mae

  May 19, 2026
  2.0
  I found this office through my insurance to remove a small cyst from my tear duct. While scheduling was easy and the facility is nice, the actual experience felt optimized for their profit rather than my care. I feel like they completely lost sight of the main reason for my visit. The Issues: Lack of Consent for Testing Before seeing the doctor, a tech administered pressure and glaucoma tests without my prior knowledge or consent. When I expressed nervousness, the tech brushed it off without explaining anything about the test or why it was necessary. Even though my insurance covered it, billing for unauthorized tests is a major red flag. Distractions & Upselling When I finally saw Dr. Burrell, she confirmed the cyst but immediately shifted focus to an "overpopulation of eye mites." I was instructed to buy two OTC OCuSOFT products at the front desk for $60 (which I later found on Amazon for $40). As for my actual cyst? She told me to use a hot compress on it for a month to see if it reabsorbs into my body and to schedule a follow-up. Padding Appointments During the intake, the tech asked about dry eyes. I casually mentioned they only get dry when I smoke marijuana, but they formally added "dry eyes" to my medical chart. The Runaround A month later, the hot compresses had done absolutely nothing. I called to ensure my upcoming second appointment would be the actual cyst removal. Instead, the tech told me the doctor wanted to use that visit to follow up on the "dry eyes" and eye mites, and just "assess" the cyst again before scheduling the removal. It shouldn't take three separate appointments (and three co-pays) to remove a minor cyst. After failing to reach an agreement for cyst removal to be done on my next visit, I canceled my appointment and decided I'll just find another Dr. If you want a provider who respects your time, your consent, and your wallet, I would look elsewhere. I felt "squeezed" for profit every step of the way.
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  Tammy Payne

  Mar 4, 2022
  5.0
  Have been going here for years and would not consider changing. Very professional staff and always a wonderful experience, be it for a routine exam or surgery. Highly recommend this practice for excellent quality high care.
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  larry johnson

  Jan 20, 2022
  5.0
  Very professional, friendly service. Excellent care
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  Nimi Shak

  Oct 29, 2021
  5.0
  Nice and professional staff.

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